Oct.7: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary {Roman Catholic}
Sep.30-Oct.9: Ten Days of Repentance {Judaism}
Oct.7: Navaratri ends / Maha Navami {Hinduism}
Oct.7: World Habitat Day
Oct.7: World Architecture Day
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.7 Italy: 48th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Italy, Duke of Savoy, Prince of Naples & Crown Princess Marina of Italy, Duchess of Savoy, Princess of Naples {1971}
Oct.7 Serbia: 2nd Wedding Anniversary of Prince Philip of Serbia & Princess Danica of Serbia {2017}
Oct.7 Brunei: 73rd Birthday of Queen Saleha of Brunei {1946}
Oct.7 Lesotho: 18th Birthday of Princess Mary Senate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho {2001}
Oct.7 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako attend the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the National Rehabilitation System @ the Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo
Oct.7 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander attends the 20th Evening of Science & Society @ the Ridderzaal, The Hague
Oct.7 Netherlands: Q.Maxima gives the opening speech during the 5th Global SME Finance Forum @ the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Schiphol
Oct.7 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Messrs Didier Reynders & Johan Vande Lanotte @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
Oct.7 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Charles Michel (Prime Minister)
Oct.7 Luxembourg: 19th Accession & Enthronement Anniversary of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg {2000}
Oct.7 Luxembourg: GD Henri visits the factory of the Ujet company
Oct.7 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume holds an audience with Mr. Michel Wurth
Oct.7 UK: Several leading UK networks broadcast the 3-minute film, ‘Every Mind Matters’ narrated by Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex, ahead of World Mental Health Day
Oct.7 UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits the UAE [attends Pitch@Palace UAE 3.0 Boot Camp @ the Khalifa Innovation Center, Abu Dhabi]
Oct.7 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Minchinhampton Centre for the Elderly to mark their 25th Anniversary (attends a 25th Anniversary Reception for the Minchinhampton Centre for the Elderly Limited) @ Horsfall House, Minchinhampton, Stoud, Gloucestershire
Oct.7-11 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco
Oct.7 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco [visits le Musee Mohammed VI pour la civilization de l’eau au Maroc @ the Water Museum, Marrakech; visits the Eve Branson Foundation @ le Jardin Secret, Marrakesh Medina, Marrakech; visits Dar Si Said @ the National Museum of Weaving + Carpets, Marrakech; & attends a Reception for Social Entrepreneurs @ Riad Kssour Agafay, Ksour, Marrakech]
Oct.7 UK: 42nd Birthday of Harry Lopes {1977}
Oct.7 UK: Engagement of Henry Robert “Bobby” Fitzroy Somerset, Marquess of Worcester & Lucy Eleanor Yorke-Long
Oct.7 UK: Engagement of Henry Robert “Bobby” Fitzroy Somerset, Marquess of Worcester & Lucy Eleanor Yorke-Long
Oct.7 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the start of production in Spain of the new 100% electric Opel Corsa @ the Plant of the PSA Group of Figueruelas, Zaragoza
Oct.7 Sweden: The Swedish Royal Court has announced that K.Carl XVI Gustaf has decided to changes to The Royal House. The children of Pr.Carl Philip & Pss Sofia (Pr.Alexander & Pr.Gabriel) and the children of Pss Madeleine & Christopher O’Neill (Pss Leonore, Pr.Nicolas & Pss Adrienne) will no longer be members of The Royal House. They will continue to be members of The Royal Family and will retain their titles of Duke and Duchess previously granted by HM. They will no longer enjoy the style of HRH & will not be expected in the future to perform duties incumbent on the Head of State. K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel are Sweden’s highest representatives within the Realm and vis-à-vis other States. Pr.Carl Philp, Pss Sofia & Pss Madeleine will continue their work in the non-profit foundations & organizations which they have founded or in which they are involved, and will perform official duties to the extent decided by HM.
Oct.7 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Susanne Ryden (President of the Royal Music Academy) & Permanent Secretary Fredrik Wetterqvist @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.7 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the award presentation of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize @ the Grand Hotel, Stockholm
Oct.7 Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a Board Meeting with Prince Daniel’s Fellowship + Entrepreneurship Program @ the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)
Oct.5-13 Norway: K.Harald V & his crew attend the Swan 50 World Championship (Nations Trophy, Swan 50) @ Mallorca, Spain
Oct.7 Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with the Chief of the Norwegian Home Guard
Oct.7 Norway: CP Haakon opens the project “Flyt” (Flow) – a project aimed at 10th graders initiated by The Crown Prince + Crown Princess’ Foundation @ Drammen
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
Oct.7 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives new ambassadors (from Bahrain, Mozambique, the Republic of Guinea, Sudan & Kosovo) @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.7-8 Denmark: CP Frederik & CPss Mary participate in a business promotion under the theme of “Denmark & France – together for a better life + a sustainable future” @ Paris, France
Oct.7 Denmark: CP Frederik visits France [visits the electricity producer EDF Group @ Paris; visits the district heating producer Dalkia’s showroom @ Paris; & attends an architectural conference on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of La Grande Arche, Paris]
Oct.7 Denmark: CP Frederik & CPss Mary visit France [participate in the official opening of the Danish business promotion in France @ La Grande Arche, Paris; participate in a meet + greet with Danish companies @ La Grande Arche, Paris]
Oct.7 Denmark: CPss Mary visits France [visits the Hopital Europeen Georges-Pompidou Hospital @ Paris]
TUESDAY
Sep.30-Oct.9: Ten Days of Repentance {Judaism}
Oct.8: Yom Kippur Eve / Erev Yom Kippur {Judaism}
Oct.8: Dusshera {Hinduism}
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.8 Albania: 3rd Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Leka II of Albania & Crown Princess Elia of Albania {2016}
Oct.8 Thailand: 37th Birthday of Princess Siribhachudhabhorn of Thailand {1982}
Oct.8 Monaco: Charlotte Casiraghi attends the fundraising event of Montblanc (RED) @ the Boutique Champs-Elysee, Paris, France
Oct.8 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander attends the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Move Foundation @ Utrecht
Oct.8 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the presentation of credentials @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague [from: the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala (HE Jorge Skinner-Klee Arenales), the Ambassador of Japan (HE Hidehisa Horinouchi) & the Ambassador of Canada (HE Lisa Helfand)]
Oct.8 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to Pabo Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Oct.8 Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends the Conference for Mental Health + Psychosocial Support @ the Royal Institute for the Tropics, Amsterdam
Oct.8 Belgium: K.Philippe attends the 25th edition of the “Company of the Year” award ceremony @ the Heysel Palace, Brussels
Oct.8 Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa undergoes knee surgery following a knee injury
Oct.8 UK: Q.Elizabeth II arrives from Balmoral Castle, Scotland, @ Buckingham Palace, London
Oct.8 UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with the Rt. Hon. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President)
Oct.8 UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds a Council [with attendance from: the Rt.Hon.Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt.Hon.Robert Buckland MP (Lord Chancellor + Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt.Hon.Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport), & the Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food + Rural Affairs), & Mrs. Ceri King Deputy Clerk of the Council] [The Rt. Hon. James Berry MP, the Rt.Hon.James Cleverly MP, Dr. Therese Coffey MP, the Rt.Hon. Oliver Dowden MP, the Rt.Hon.Joseph Johnson MP, the Rt.Hon.Kwasi Kwarteng MP & the Rt. Hon. Mark Spencer MP are sworn in as members of HM’s Most Honourable Privy Council] [The Rt. Hon. Therese Coffey MP takes the Oath of Office, kisses hands upon appointment & receives the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Work + Pensions]
Oct.8 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge receive Mr. William Gates (Co-Chairman + Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Oct.8 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive)
Oct.8 UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits the UAE [visits Hub71 @ Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square Island, Abu Dhabi; visits the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise @ Al Wahda Tower, Abu Dhabi; & visits the Emirates Diplomatic Academy @ Al Hosn Palace District, Abu Dhabi]
Oct.8 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Cheshire [visits the Brainwave North West Centre to celebrate its 10th Anniversary @ Birchwood One Business Park, Birchwood, Warrington; opens the new Outdoor Activity Centre (the new residential building “the Lookout” @ Cheshire Forest Pettypool Activity Centre, Sandiway, Northwich; & visits Tarporley War Memorial Hospital to celebrate its Centenary @ Tarporley]
Oct.8 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [depart from Heathrow Airport, London, for Japan]
Oct.8 UK: 26th Wedding Anniversary of David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon & Hon. Serena Armstrong-Jones, Countess of Snowdon {1993}
Oct.7-11 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco
Oct.8 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco [attends a Dinner @ the Residence of the Wali of Souss-Massa, Agadir]
Oct.8 UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent visits Bristol [visits the Wheels Project Limited to mark its 40th Anniversary @ Brislington; attends a Lunch for the United Grand Lodge of England @ Freemasons’ Hall; & views the progress of the Organ Renovation Project & the restoration of the Rose Window @ Bristol Cathedral]
Oct.8 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with the former President of the Royal Swedish Parliament, Michael Zell & Admiral Anders Grenstad @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.8 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria hold an audience on future state visits with Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde
Oct.8 Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends the Uppsala Health Summit @ Uppsala
Oct.8 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip attends the Test Day & presents prizes of the Prince Carl Phlip Racing Cup @ Gellerasen, Karlskoga
Oct.5-13 Norway: K.Harald V & his crew attend the Swan 50 World Championship (Nations Trophy, Swan 50) @ Mallorca, Spain
Oct.8 Norway: CP Haakon attends the opening of the “Nordic-African Business Summit 2019” @ Oslo
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
Oct.8 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a lunch fro HE President Sergio Mattarella of Italy @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.7-8 Denmark: CP Frederik & CPss Mary participate in a business promotion under the theme of “Denmark & France – together for a better life + a sustainable future” @ Paris, France
Oct.8 Denmark: CP Frederik visits France [attends a meeting of the Social Committee of the French National Assembly @ Paris; attends a meeting with representatives of the European Commission @ Paris; visits the La Seine Musicale Music Hall & the urban development project on the island of Seguin @ Paris; attends a wind seminar @ the La Defense Business District, Paris; visits Total energy company’s headquarters @ Paris; & attends the Development of Greater Paris conference @ Paris]
Oct.8 Denmark: CP Frederik & CPss Mary visit France [attend a dinner @ the City Hall of Paris, Paris (with attendance from: Pr.Joachim & Pss Marie)]
Oct.8 Denmark: CPss Mary visits France [visits the Korian Monceau nursing home @ Paris; attends a procurement seminar @ the Danish Church, Paris; participates in an investment seminar @ the House of Denmark, Paris; participates in a business lunch @ Flora Danica Restaurant, Paris; & visits the Les Peupliers private hospital @ Paris]
Oct.8 Denmark: Pss Benedikte visits the Danish Children’s Asthma Center @ Gentofte
Oct.8 Denmark: Pss Beneditke participates in SOS & Friends with SOS Children’s Villages @ Christian VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
WEDNESDAY
Oct.9: Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement {Judaism}
Sep.30-Oct.9: Ten Days of Repentance {Judaism}
Sep.30-Oct.9: Ten Days of Repentance {Judaism}
Oct.9: Feast Day of Saint James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
Oct.9: Feast Day of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
Oct.9: Feast Day of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
Oct.9: Feast Day of Saint Denis {Roman Catholic}
Oct.9: International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Oct.9: World Post Day
Oct.9: International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Oct.9: World Post Day
Oct.9 USA: Leif Erikson Day
Oct.9-15 USA: The 2019 World Beach Games @ San Diego, CA, USA
Oct.5-13 USA: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta @ Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.9 France: 1st Birthday of Princess Jacinthe Elisabeth Charlotte-Marie of Orleans {2018}
Oct.9 Bahrain: 51st Wedding Anniversary of King Hamad II bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain & Shaikha Sabika/Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain {1968}
Oct.9 Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends the congress “Meaningful together – You make the difference!” @ the Theater Flint, Amersfoort
Oct.9 Netherlands: Pss Beatrix unveils a statue of Willem van Oranje @ Dordrecht
Oct.9 Netherlands: the RVD publishes new photos of Pr.Constantijn to celebrate his upcoming 50th Birthday [including: Pss Laurentien, Ctss Eloise, Ct.Claus-Casimir & Ctss Leonore]
Oct.9 Belgium: K.Philippe receives the presentation of credentials @ the Royal Palace, Brussels [from: HE Mr. Andris Razans (Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia), HE Mr. Dionyssios Kalamvrezos (Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic), HE Mr. Per Strand Sjaastad (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway), & HE Makita Shimokawa (Ambassador of Japan)]
Oct.9 Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde hos a dinner for young federal officials (from the different Federal Public Services of Belgium) @ Chateau de Laeken, Brussels
Oct.9 Belgium: Q.Paola presents the Terre d’Avenir Award @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
Oct.9 Belgium: Pss Astrid & Pr.Lorenz attend the gala evening organized by the Steunraad Koning Boudewijnstichting Antwerpen @ the Antwerp Provinciehus
Oct.9 Luxembourg: GD Henri receives the presentation of credentials @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City [from: HE Mrs. Melitta Schubert (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria), HE Stephen Dawson (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of Ireland), HE Felipe Garcia Echeverri (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Colombia), HE Pablo Esteban Ortiz Garcia (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador), HE Haroldo De Macedo Ribeiro (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil), & HE Harriet Sena Siaw-Boateng (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana)]
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives The Rt.Hon.Christopher Pincher MP as he delivers up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Treasurer of the Household
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Miss Amanda Milling MP upon her appointment as Treasurer of the Household as HM hands to her her Wand of Office
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives The Rt.Hon.Mark Spencer MP as he delivers up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller of the Household
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Mr. Jeremy Quin MP upon his appointment as Comptroller of the Household as HM hands to him his Wand of Office
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Mr. Craig Whittaker MP as he delivers up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Mr. Stuart Andrew MP upon his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household as HM hands to him his Wand of Office
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives The Lord Ashton of Hyde upon his appointment as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives The Lord Bethell upon his appointment as Lord in Waiting to HM
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives The Baroness Berridge & The Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist upon their appointment as Baronesses in Waiting to HM
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Mr. Stuart Andrew MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) in an audience as he presents an Address from the House of Commons to which HM was graciously pleased to make reply
Oct.9 UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury)
Oct.9 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Ms. D. Jevans (Executive Chairman of the English Football League)
Oct.9 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Mr. Richard Master (Managing Director of the Premier League)
Oct.9 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Mr. Mark Bullingham (Chief Executive of the Football Association)
Oct.9 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge attends a Meeting with Sir Michael Dixon (Chief Executive of the Natural History Museum) @ the Natural History Museum, London
Oct.9 UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits the UAE [attends Pitch@Palace UAE 3.0 @ the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi]
Oct.9 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Northern Ireland [visits Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh; opens the Fermanagh Scouting Centre @ Cladagh Glen Scout Centre, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh; visits Lakeland Community Centre, Belcoo, County Fermanagh; & visits Mullylusty Cottage @ Belcoo, County Fermanagh]
Oct.9 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting for the Disability Initiative
Oct.9 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting for the Association of Show + Agricultural Organisations
Oct.9-13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Japan
Oct.9 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [arrive @ Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo; visit the Burrell Collection @ the Shizuoka City Museum of Art, Ali Tower, Koyamachi, Ali-ku, Shizuoka; attend the International Rugby Match between Scotland vs. Russia Rugby World Cup Pool Match @ Kakegawa Stadium, Fukuroi, Shizuoka]
Oct.9 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco [visits local granaries @ the Atlas Mountains]
Oct.9 UK: 84th Birthday of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Earl of St. Andrews, Baron Downpatrick {1935}
Oct.9 UK: 12th Birthday of Lola Parker Bowles {2007}
Oct.9 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the start of manufacturing of the new version of the Renault Captur @ the Renault Factory de Valladolid
Oct.9 Spain/UAE-Sharjah: K.Felipe VI of Spain holds an audience with Emir/Shkh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah (member of the Supreme Council of the UAE) on the occasion of his Official Visit to Spain as a guest of honor of the 37th edition of the International Book Fair @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid
Oct.9 Spain: Q.Letizia attends the institutional event of the “World Mental Health Day 2019” under the theme of “Connect with life” @ the Theater of La Latina, Madrid
Oct.9 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf visits Pitea & Lulea
Oct.9 Sweden: CPss Victoria attends the opening of “Home in the Arctic” @ the Nordic Museum
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
Oct.9 Denmark: CP Frederik visits France [visits the Entrepreneurial Campus Station F @ Paris; & participates in a round table on cyber security @ the Ministry of Economy + Finance, Paris]
Oct.9 Denmark: CPss Mary visits France [visits a school @ Paris]
Oct.9 Denmark: Pss Benedikte holds a board meeting of Queen Ingrid’s Honorary Legate @ Christian VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
THURSDAY
Oct.10: World Mental Health Day
Oct.10: World Sight Day
Oct.9-15 USA: The 2019 World Beach Games @ San Diego, CA, USA
Oct.5-13 USA: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta @ Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.10 Brazil: Birth of Joao Francisco d’Orleans e Braganza e Trinidade de Souza, 1st son + 3rd child of Pss Marie Elisabeth of Orleans-Braganza & Pablo Trinidade de Souza @ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Oct.10 Bulgaria: 22nd Birthday of Prince Boris Turnovski of Bulgaria {1997}
Oct.11 Jordan: Q.Rania visits Ras El Ain Hangar exhibition in connection with Amman Design Week, Amman
Oct.10 Jordan: K.Abdullah II & Q.Rania visit Egypt [are welcomed by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt & Mrs. Entissar Amer @ Cairo International Airport, Cairo; & attend bilateral + expanded talks @ Al Ittihadiya Presidential Palace]
Oct.10 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander attends the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Dutch Council for Refugees @ Zaandam
Oct.10 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands hosts a lunch for K.Felipe of Spain @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague, the Netherlands
Oct.10 Netherlands: Pss Margriet makes a working visit to the Bartimeus Eye Examination Program for People with Intellectual Disabilities on the occasion of World Sight Day @ ‘s Heeren Loo, Ermelo
Oct.10 Belgium: K.Philippe visits the Agrinature + Recup’art exhibitions as part of the Namur Nature International Festival @ the Citadel of Namur, Namur
Oct.10 Belgium: Pss Astrid & Pr.Lorenz attend the Gala Dinner organized by the Duve Institute (Institute de Duve)
Oct.10 Belgium: Pr.Laurent attends the Linklaters (a multinational law firm in Brussels) celebration “50 Golden Years: celebrate, innovate, navigate”
Oct.10 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume attends the concert organized on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the SOS Children’s Villages World Association @ the Philharmonie Luxembourg
Oct.10 UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an Investiture @ Buckingham Palace, London
Oct.10 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds 2 Meetings for the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge
Oct.10 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex visits Nottinghamshire [visits Nottingham Academy @ Mapperley, Nottingham; & visits the Community Recoding Studio @ St. Ann’s, Nottingham]
Oct.10 UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York arrives @ Heathrow Airport, London, from Abu Dhabi, UAE
Oct.10 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Northern Ireland [visits 2nd Battalion The Rifles @ Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim; attends a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @ Hillsborough Castle; attends a Luncheon for supporters of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @ Hillsborough Castle; & visits Belfast Activity Centre to celebrate its 30th Anniversary @ the Stable Yard, Barnett Demesne, Belfast]
Oct.10 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex participates in a Meeting for the Women’s Network Forum
Oct.10 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex receives the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict)
Oct.9-13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Japan
Oct.10 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [attend a breakfast Meeting with the Scotland Rugby Team @ the Okura Act City Hotel, Nakaku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka; attend a Reception to mark UK-Japan Collaboration in the Nuclear Industry (to mark the UK-Japan Nuclear Decommissioning collaboration) @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; receive Save the Children (Japan) members of staff working in Fukushima; receive members of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic + Paralympic Games @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; & visit John Smedley Limited to mark its 235th Anniversary @ the Miyuki Garden Building, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo]
Oct.10 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Morocco [visits Oufella Fortress Agadir; & arrives @ Heathrow Airport, London, from Morocco]
Oct.10 UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester attends a Reception for Parkinson’s UK @ Buckingham Palace, London
Oct.10 Spain/the Netherlands: K.Felipe VI of Spain visits The Hague & Amsterdam, the Netherlands [attends a meeting & a lunch with K.Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague; & presides over the opening ceremony of the Rembrandt-Velazquez exhibition @ the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam]
Oct.10 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds solemn audiences with Ambassadors (from: Mexico, Zimbabwe, Estonia & the UK) @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.10 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with representatives from the Barsarkar & Vikingar Association @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.10 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend a church evening @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.10 Sweden: Q.Silvia attends the scholarship awards of the Freemason Barnhuset Foundation @ Baatska Palace
Oct.10-12 Sweden: CPss Victoria attends The Arctic Circle Assembly @ Harpa Conference Center + Concert Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland
Oct.10 Sweden: CPss Victoria visits Iceland [visits Iceland’s Marine Research Institute; visits the Swedish Residence @ Reykjavik; gives a speech & listens to talks during the Arctic Circle conference; & attends a dinner @ the Swedish Residence]
Oct.10 Sweden: Pr.Daniel visits with Prince Daniel’s Fellowship & Entrepreneurship Program @ Ostersund
Oct.5-13 Norway: K.Harald V & his crew attend the Swan 50 World Championship (Nations Trophy, Swan 50) @ Mallorca, Spain
Oct.10 Norway: Q.Sonja holds an audience with representatives of the Norwegian Opera + Ballet
Oct.10 Norway: Pss Astrid attends the official opening of the exhibition “The Dream of Norway. King Haakon & Queen Maud in the Royal Collections”
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
Oct.10 Denmark: CP Frederik & CPss Mary hosts a dinner for the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
Oct.10 Denmark: The Danish Royal Court announces that Pr.Christian, Pss Isabella, Pr.Vincent & Pss Josephine will all stay together @ the International School in Lemania, Verbier, Switzerland, from the start of the new year in 2020 and for the following 12 weeks, then they will return to Denmark & their regular school. CPss Mary will primarily stay with the children in Switzerland during the period, & CP Frederik will be with the family when there are opportunities for it in his program. During this time, CPss Mary’s official activities in Denmark will be reduced.
Oct.10 Denmark: The Danish Royal Court announces that Pr.Christian, Pss Isabella, Pr.Vincent & Pss Josephine will all stay together @ the International School in Lemania, Verbier, Switzerland, from the start of the new year in 2020 and for the following 12 weeks, then they will return to Denmark & their regular school. CPss Mary will primarily stay with the children in Switzerland during the period, & CP Frederik will be with the family when there are opportunities for it in his program. During this time, CPss Mary’s official activities in Denmark will be reduced.
FRIDAY
Oct.11: Feast Day of Pope Saint John XXIII {Roman Catholic}
Oct.11: Old Michaelmas Day {Western Christian, Celtic Christian}
Oct.11: Shia Day of Remembrance: Birth of Janab-e-Salman-e-Farsi {Islam}
Oct.11: Old Michaelmas Day {Western Christian, Celtic Christian}
Oct.11: Shia Day of Remembrance: Birth of Janab-e-Salman-e-Farsi {Islam}
Oct.11: International Day of the Girl Child
Oct.11: International Newspaper Carrier Day
Oct.11: International Newspaper Carrier Day
Oct.11-13 USA: the Austin City Limits festival (Part II) @ Austin, TX
Oct.9-15 USA: The 2019 World Beach Games @ San Diego, CA, USA
Oct.5-13 USA: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta @ Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.11 Jordan: Q.Rania visits Ras El Ain Hangar exhibition in connection with Amman Design Week, Amman
Oct.11 Jordan: 56th Birthday of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan {1963}
Oct.11-13 Morocco: the Moga Festival @ Essaouira
Oct.11 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander presents the Royal Award for Modern Painting 2019 @ the Royal Palace, Amsterdam
Oct.11 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia) (HE Roman Buzek) @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague
Oct.11 Netherlands: 50th Birthday of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg {1969}
Oct.11 Belgium: K.Philippe makes a working visit aboard the Belgian Navy frigate LEOPOLD I to Gibraltar
Oct.11 Belgium/Austria: 24th Birthday of Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, Princess Imperial of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary, Bohemia + Croatia, Princess of Modena {1995}
Oct.11 Belgium: Pr.Laurent visits the Heilig Hart Nursery + Primary School on the occasion of “Rode Neuzen Dag” @ Wezembeek-Oppem
Oct.11 Luxembourg: GD Henri swears-in Henri Kox as a new member of the government
Oct.11 UK: Q.Elizabeth II visits the London Borough of Merton [officially opens a new housing development @ Haig Housing Trust, Morden (opens the Centenary Development @ Haig Housing Trust, Alban Dobson House, Morden, Surrey, Greater London {meets residents + beneficiaries; views the new buildings; visits a family in their home; meets members of staff, supporters & those involved in the design + construction of the new development})]
Oct.11 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge visits the Prince Albert, London
Oct.11 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds a Meeting for the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge
Oct.11 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex receive Ms. Samantha Cohen upon relinquishing her appointment as Private Secretary to TRH
Oct.11 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex tours the new South Transept Exhibitions & attends Evensong (visits the South Transept Exhibition & attends Evensong) @ Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire
Oct.9-13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Japan
Oct.11 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [visit the Sea Forest Olympic Cross-Country Course @ Tokyo; visit the Baji Koen Equestrian Centre @ Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; meet participants of a Scottish Food + Drink Promotion Exhibition @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; call upon/are received by E.Naruhito + Emprss Masako of Japan @ Akasaka Imperial Palace, Tokyo; attend a Reception for the Scottish Rugby Union @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; & attend a Dinner @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo]
Oct.11 UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends the Beret Parade of The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover, Kent
Oct.11 UK: Pss Alexandra of Kent attends a Dinner to mark the 180th Anniversary of the Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society @ the Corinthia Hotel, Whitehall, London
Oct.11 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the WWF Autumn Meeting @ the World Nature Fund, Stockholm
Oct.11 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the opening of Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom exhibition “Look at the carpets – that’s me” @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.11 Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a board meeting of the Care about the Children Foundation @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Oct.11 Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends the Entrepreneur of the Year @ Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm
Oct.11 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip & Pss Sofia post a new photo portrait of themselves on their Instagram account
Oct.5-13 Norway: K.Harald V & his crew attend the Swan 50 World Championship (Nations Trophy, Swan 50) @ Mallorca, Spain
Oct.11 Norway: CP Haakon presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo
Oct.11 Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Germany [visit Pankebuch – the Nordic bookshop @ Berlin; & open the exhibition “Edvard Munch gesehen von Karl Ove Knausgard” @ Dusseldorf]
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
Oct.11 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.11 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II presents Queen Ingrid’s Researcher Award @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.11 Denmark: CPss Mary receives 14-year-old Farzana (from Dhaka, Bangladesh) on the occasion of the UN International Day of the Girl Child @ Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.11 Denmark: CPss Mary receives 14-year-old Farzana (from Dhaka, Bangladesh) on the occasion of the UN International Day of the Girl Child @ Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen
Oct.11 Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the UN International Girl’s Day @ Gasvaerksvejens School, Copenhagen
SATURDAY
Oct.12: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Pillar {Roman Catholic}
Oct.12: Freethought Day
Oct.12: UN Spanish Language Day
Oct.12: Freethought Day
Oct.12: UN Spanish Language Day
Oct.11-13 USA: the Austin City Limits festival (Part II) @ Austin, TX
Oct.9-15 USA: The 2019 World Beach Games @ San Diego, CA, USA
Oct.5-13 USA: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta @ Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.12 Aga Khan: 48th Birthday of Prince Rahim Aga Khan {1971}
Oct.11-13 Morocco: the Moga Festival @ Essaouira
Oct.12 Morocco: 18th Wedding Anniversary of King Mohammed VI of Morocco & Princess Consort Lalla Salma of Morocco {2001} [NIKAH]
Oct.12 Brunei: 38th Birthday of Princess Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah of Brunei {1971}
Oct.12-14 Japan: The Labyrinth festival @ Gunma
Oct.12-14 Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits Austria & Slovakia
Oct.12 Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits Austria [attends the “Flame of Peace” party organized by Mrs. Herta Habsburg-Lothringen & Count Sandor @ Vienna]
Oct.12 Luxembourg: GD Henri participates in the commemorative ceremony on the occasion of the National Day of Remembrance @ the National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity
Oct.12 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume & HGDss Stephanie attend the opening ceremony of the 2019 edition of the “Home and Living Expo” @ Luxexpo
Oct.12 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Italy [departs from Aberdeen Airport for Italy; & arrives @ Ciampino Airport, Rome]
Oct.9-13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Japan
Oct.12 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [attend a product launch (attend a Reception for Globe-Trotter) @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; & attend a Dinner @ the British Embassy, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo]
Oct.12 UK: Engagement of Charles David Bowes-Lyon & Dr. Eleanor L. Harland
Oct.12 Spain: National Day in Spain (Fiesta Nacional de Espana) {1492}
Oct.12 Spain: K.Felipe VI, Q.Letizia, Infa Leonor Pss of Asturias & Infa Sofia attend the solemn act of homage to the National Flag & the milirary parade @ the Plaza de Lima
Oct.12 Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia host a traditional commemorative reception of the National Holiday Day @ the Royal Palace, Madrid
Oct.10-12 Sweden: CPss Victoria attends The Arctic Circle Assembly @ Harpa Conference Center + Concert Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland
Oct.5-13 Norway: K.Harald V & his crew attend the Swan 50 World Championship (Nations Trophy, Swan 50) @ Mallorca, Spain
Oct.12 Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Germany [visit Pankebuch – the Nordic bookshop @ Berlin]
Oct.7-13 Greenland-Denmark: the Nuuk Nordisk Kulturfestival @ Nuuk, Greenland
SUNDAY
Oct.13: Sukkot @ sundown / Erev Sukkot / Sukkot Eve {Judaism}
Oct.13: Sunday of the Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council {Eastern Orthodox}
Oct.13: Feast of Saint Edward the Confessor {Roman Catholic, Anglican; England (UK)}
Oct.13: Sharad Purnima {Hinduism}
Oct.13: Conclusion of the Rainy (Vas) Retreat {Theravada Buddhism}
Oct.13: International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Oct.11-13 USA: the Austin City Limits festival (Part II) @ Austin, TX
Oct.9-15 USA: The 2019 World Beach Games @ San Diego, CA, USA
Oct.5-13 USA: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta @ Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct.13 USA: The 2019 Chicago Marathon @ Chicago, Illinois
Oct.13 USA: The 2019 Chicago Marathon @ Chicago, Illinois
Oct.6-13 Poland: the Unsound festival @ Krakow
Oct.13 Italy/Greece: 52nd Birthday of Prince Aimone of Savoy-Aosta, Duke of Apulia, Duke of Aosta {1967}
Oct.11-13 Morocco: the Moga Festival @ Essaouira
Oct.12-14 Japan: The Labyrinth festival @ Gunma
Oct.13 Japan: Formula One Japanese Grand Prix @ Suzuka Circuit, Japan
Oct.13 Thailand: 3rd Accession Anniversary of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand {2016}
Oct.13 Bhutan: 8th Wedding Anniversary of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan & Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan {2011}
Oct.13 Bhutan: 14th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck of Bhutan & Dasho Sangay Wangchuck {2005}
Oct.13 Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits Slovakia [attends an event for the 1st edition of the “No Finish Line” organized by Mr. Philippe Verdier @ Bratislava]
Oct.13 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima visit India [arrive @ Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi]
Oct.13 Netherlands: De RTL Nieuws Special ‘Constantijn, meer dan een prins’ interview is broadcast to celebrate Pr.Constantijn’s 50th Birthday [including: Pss Laurentien, Ctss Eloise, Ct.Claus-Casimir & Ctss Leonore]
Oct.13 Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 47th Birthday of Prince Jaime (Jacques) of Bourbon-Parma, Count of Bardi, Duke of San Jaime {1972} [TWIN]
Oct.13 Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 47th Birthday of Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma, Countess of Colorno {1972} [TWIN]
Oct.13 UK: Feast Day of Saint Edward the Confessor (England)
Oct.13 UK: British Touring Car Championships Finale @ Brands Hatch
Oct.13 UK: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – NFL UK (American football) @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Oct.13 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Vatican City [is received by HH Pope Francis @ the Basilica of St. Peter; attends the Canonisation of Cardinal Newman @ St. Peter’s Square; views an exhibition on Cardinal Newman’s 4 visits to Rome @ the Venerable English College; attends a Reception @ the Pontificio Collegio Urbano; & arrives in the UK from Italy]
Oct.9-13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Japan
Oct.13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [attend a Church Service + Reception @ Yokohama Christ Church, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; attend a Luncheon for the Mission to Seafarers Limited @ Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel, Nichi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; attend a Meeting with Members of the Riding for the Disabled Association @ the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand, Nichi-ku, Yokohama; visits the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Hodogaya Cemetery @ Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama; attend a Reception for the Scottish Rugby Union @ Yokohama Creative City Centre, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; & attend the Scotland vs. Japan Rugby World Cup Pool Match @ the Nissan Stadium, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama]
Oct.13 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence visit Japan [attend a Church Service + Reception @ Yokohama Christ Church, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; attend a Luncheon for the Mission to Seafarers Limited @ Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel, Nichi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; attend a Meeting with Members of the Riding for the Disabled Association @ the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand, Nichi-ku, Yokohama; visits the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Hodogaya Cemetery @ Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama; attend a Reception for the Scottish Rugby Union @ Yokohama Creative City Centre, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa; & attend the Scotland vs. Japan Rugby World Cup Pool Match @ the Nissan Stadium, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama]
Oct.13 Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Germany [appear as a guest on the programme “Die Literaturagaenten” @ the Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg radio + tv station, Berlin; attends the presentation of the Crown Princess’s Norwegian anthology “The Homeland and other stories” (Hjemlandet og andre fortellinger) @ the RBB, Berlin]
Oct.13 Sweden: Pss Madeleine posts a new photo of her children, Pss Leonore, Pr.Nicolas & Pss Adrienne, on her Instagram account
