Weekly Agenda :: Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2020

MONDAY

Mar.9: Feast Day of Saint Frances of Rome (Roman Catholic)

Mar.9: Holi (Hinduism)

Mar.9: Purim Eve / Fast of Esther @ sundown (Judaism; Israel)

Mar.9: Commonwealth Day (the British Commonwealth countries: UK, Canada, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Gibraltar, Turks + Caicos, Tuvalu, etc.)

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Mar.6-9  Canada: The 2020 Pan American Wrestling Championships @ Canada

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.9  Bulgaria: CPss Miriam presents her new jewellery collection “For Her” @ the Contrast Gallery, Sofia

Mar.9  Germany: It is reported that Pr.Christian & Pss Alessandra of Hanover are expecting twins in the Summer of 2020.  They live in Madrid, Spain.

Mar.9  Romania: Pr.Radu receives HE Mr. Talal Mansour Alhajeri (Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Romania) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.9  Romania: Pr.Radu receives Mr. Sergey Minasyan (Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Romania) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.9  Romania: Pr.Radu receives Mr. Tiberiu Dekany & Mr. Aurelian Roland Boit (the Dean of the College of Legal Advisers from Arand) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.9  Serbia: CPss Katherine hosts an International Women’s Day Lunch @ The White Palace, Belgrade [with attendance from: CP Alexander II]

Mar.9  Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah visit the King Hussein bin Talal Development Area @ Mafraq

Mar.9  UAE-Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Shkh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi chairs the Ministerial Development Council @ the General Secretariat of the UAE Cabinet, Dubai

Mar.9  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia [arrive @ the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, Jakarta]

Mar.9  Netherlands: Q.Maxima visits Indonesia [ holds several meetings focused on the state of good access to financial services in the country & speaks with representatives of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia & with national + regional CEOs of several multinationals]

Mar.9  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Patrick Dewael & Mrs. Sabine Laruelle @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

Mar.9  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mrs. Sophie Wilmes (Prime Minister)

Mar.9  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume participates in the Board of Directors of “Scouting in Luxembourg”

Mar.9  UK: Commonwealth Day (the British Commonwealth: UK, Canada, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Gibraltar, Turks + Caicos, Tuvalu, etc.)

Mar.9  UK: the Commonwealth Day Observance Service @ Westminster Abbey, London [with attendance from: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Camilla Dss of Cornwall, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, Meghan Dss of Sussex, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, & Sophie Ctss of Wessex]

Mar.9  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall attend a Reception given by the Commonwealth Secretary-General (the Baroness Scotland of Asthal) @ Marlborough House, London

Mar.9  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge hosts the Place2Be 25th Anniversary Reception (holds a Gala Dinner to mark the 25th Anniversary of Place2Be) @ Buckingham Palace, London

Mar.9  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester & Birgitte Dss of Gloucester attend the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Malcolm Ross (Extra Equerry to The Queen & formerly HM’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright + Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain’s Office) @ St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Mar.9  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex & Sophie Ctss of Wessex hold a Meeting for the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Mar.9  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester receives Mr. Palmer Hamilton (Prior of the Priory in the USA of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem)

Mar.9  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a dinner @ the Governor’s Residence, Lulea

Mar.9  Sweden: Pr.Daniel visits with Prince Daniel’s Fellowship & Entrepreneurship Program @ Haparanda

Mar.9  Sweden: Pss Madeleine releases a new photo of Pss Adrienne to celebrate her 2nd Birthday

Mar.9  Sweden: 2nd Birthday of Princess Adrienne of Sweden, Duchess of Blekinge   {2018}

Mar.9  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of the Norwegian Army [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Mar.9  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Major General Matthew Holmes (Commandant General of the Royal Marines)

Mar.9  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Mr. Jarle Aarbakke (appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav)

Mar.9  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja host a luncheon for the Crown Princess Martha Memorial Fund [with attendance from: Pss Astrid]

Mar.9  Norway: CP Haakon visits the mentor programme Catalyst @ Oslo

Mar.9  Norway: Pss Astrid attends the board meeting of Crown Princess Martha’s Memorial Fund

Mar.9  Denmark: Public Audience @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen

Mar.7-9  Denmark: CP Frederik is regent

Mar.9  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the opening of Dansk Retursystem’s new  factory @ Taastrup

Mar.9  Denmark: Pss Benedikte awards the Helene Alsace Award @ the Alsace Foundation, Charlottenlund

TUESDAY

Mar.10: Holi (Hinduism; India, etc.)

Mar.10: Purim (Judaism; Israel, etc.)

Mar.10: Feast Day of the 40 Holy Martyrs (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Mar.10  USA: Democratic Primaries in various U.S. states (US 2020 presidential election) (ID, Mich., WA, Mississ., Missouri)

Mar.10  USA: North Dakota Democratic Caucuses (US 2020 presidential election)

Mar.10  USA: Harriet Tubman Day

Mar.10  USA: Mario Day (Super Mario Brothers franchise)

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.10  Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II & Tsrtsa Margarita attend the reception of the Bulgarian Embassay on the occasion of National Day in Bulgaria @ the Miguel Angel Hotel, Madrid, Spain

Mar.10  Portugal: Pr.Duarte Pio Dk of Braganza & Infa Maria Francisca visit Brazil

Mar.10  Portugal: Pr.Duarte Pio Dk of Braganza hosts a conference on the origins of the Portuguese language, its current importance + future prospects @ Casa de Portugal de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mar.10  Romania: Pr.Radu receives Mr. Lt.Col. Daniel Alexe (Commander of the 33rd Mountain Hunters “Posada” Battalion) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.10  Romania: Pr.Radu receives HE Mrs. Sofia Grammata (Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Romania) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.10  Serbia: CPss Katherine presents a donation of 10,000 EUR to the elderly @ The Gerontological Center Belgrade, Belgrade

Mar.10  Brunei: 2nd Birthday of Princess Fathiyyah Raafahul Bolkiah of Brunei   {2018}

Mar.10  Jordan: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah opens/inaugurates the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Training City (affiliated with the Jordanian Armed Forces) @ Zarqa

Mar.10-13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia

Mar.10  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima visit Indonesia [attend a wreath laying in memory of victims of wars & the Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949) @ the Indonesian plot of Kalibata, Jakarta; attend an official welcome ceremony hosted by President Joko Widodo & First Lady Iriana Widodo @ the Presidential Palace, Bogor, Jakarta; attend a State Lunch hosted by President Widodo @ the Presidential Palace, Bogor, Jakarta; lay a wreath @ the Dutch plot of Menteng Pulo, Jakarta; visit the Pipiltin Cocoa chocolate factory @ Jakarta; meet the participants of the economic mission & attend the signing of various cooperation agreements between Indonesian + Dutch companies @ Jakarta; view the ‘Innovation’ photo exhibition in celebration of the Erasmus Huis’s 50th anniversary year & attend a reception for the Dutch community @ the Erasmus Huis, Jakarta]

Mar.10  Belgium: K.Philippe attends a solemn ceremony & presents the prestigious Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize @ the Palais des Academies, Brussels

Mar.10  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with a delegation from the Ghesellen van de Aardbei Hoogstraten

Mar.10  Belgium: K.Philippe holds audiences for the presentation of credentials @ the Royal Palace, Brussels [from: HE Jean Omer Beriziky (Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar), HE Hasan Ulusoy (Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey) & HE Gholamhossein Dehghani (Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran)]

Mar.10  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience ith HE Mrs. Saroja Sirisena (& Dr. Sudath Talpahewa) as she presents the Letters of Recall of her predecessor & her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in London

Mar.10  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon. Rishi Sunak MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer)

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends a WaterAid Summit @ London

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with Commonwealth High Commissioners @ St. James’s Palace, London

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture + Urbanism

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Dinner for The Prince’s Trust @ Buckingham Palace, London

Mar.10  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives winners of the Step Into Health Awards

Mar.10  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge)

Mar.10  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds an Early Years Meeting

Mar.10  UK: 56th Birthday of The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Viscount Severn, Earl of Forfar   {1964}

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex & Sophie Ctss of Wessex visit Essex [visit the Heritage Centre @ Churchend, Foulness Island; visit The Company Shed @ West Mersea; attend a Lunch @ the West Mersea Yacht Club, West Mersea; & visit Wilkin & Sons Limited @ Tiptree]

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester receives Mr. Ian Whitehead (Chairman of Habitat for Humanity Great Britain) & Mr. Tum Kazunga (Chief Executive Officer)

Mar.10  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent receives Dr. David Staples (Chief Executive Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England)

Mar.10  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel visit Norrbotten

Mar.10  Norway: CP Haakon opens the Statped Conference 2020

Mar.10-12  Denmark: Pss Benedikte is regent

WEDNESDAY

Mar.11  USA: National Promposal Day 

Mar.11  USA: National Johnny Appleseed Day 

Mar.11  USA: National Funeral Director + Mortician Recognition Day 

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.11  Romania: Pr.Radu receives Dr. Nicolae Istudor (University Professor & Rector of the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest) @ Elisabeta Palace

Mar.11  Jordan: K.Abdullah II departs Jordan on a private visit abroad

Mar.11  Jordan: Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein is sworn-in as Regent

Mar.11  UAE-Abu Dhabi: 59th Birthday of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi   {1961}

Mar.11  Lesotho: Moshoeshoe Day / Moshoeshoe’s Birthday

Mar.10-13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia

Mar.11  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima visit Indonesia [attends a discussion on the opportunities + challenges of Dutch business in Indonesia @ Jakarta; travel to Yogyakarta; are received by the Sultan of Yogyakarta @ the Palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, the Kraton Nga Yogyakarta Hadiningrat, Yogyakarta; attend a lunch @ the Kraton Nga Yogyakarta Hadiningrat, Yogyakarta; visit the ‘connected Kampoeng’ nerighorhood @ Yogyakarta; attends a discussion with students of the Innovative Academy @ The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta; & visit the temple complex of Prambanan @ Yogyakarta]

Mar.11  Belgium: K.Philippe visits the site of Sciensano for an information session on the impact of the Coronavirus @ Uccle

Mar.11  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Cardinal Jozef De Kesel, Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

Mar.11  Belgium: Q.Mathilde meets with women from different sectors of the Province of Flemish Brabant on the occasion of International Women’s Day @ the Provincial House, Leuven

Mar.11  Belgium: Pr.Laurent visits the shelter for homeless people accompanied by a dog @ Brussels

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Murphy upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion of The Royal Welsh, & Lieutenant Colonel Mark Powell upon assuming the appointment

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Professor Mark Compton (Lord Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem)

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with the Rt.Hon.Jacob Rees-Mogg MP (Lord President)

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds a Council

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with the Rt.Hon.Michael Gove MP (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster) as HM pricks the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of the Duchy of Lancaster

Mar.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury)

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. Anthony Pratt (Founding & Cornerstone Patron of The Prince’s Trust Australia)

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Sustainable Markets Meeting

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends The Prince’s Trust Awards @ the London Palladium, London

Mar.11  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall attends the 2nd Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2020 (Ladies Day) @ Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire [with attendance from: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Zara Phillips Tindall]

Mar.11  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting for the Earthshot Prize

Mar.11  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Ms. Olivia Garfield (Chief Executive Officer of Severn Trent)

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visit Bristol [visits Bridge Learning Campus @ Hartcliffe; visits Merchants Academy @ Withywood; & visits Orchard School]

Mar.11  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends The Fishmongers’ Company Court Dinner to Masters + Clerks of the Great 12 Livery Companies @ Fishmongers’ Hall, London

Mar.11  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends the 700th meeting of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission & a celebratory Lunch to mark the 50th Anniversary of HRH’s Presidency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission @ Canada House, London

Mar.11  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia visit France [attend a Lunch hosted by the President of the French Republic (Mr. Emmanuel Macron) & Mrs. Brigitte Macron @ Elysee Palace, Paris; & attend a tribute event on the occasion of the European Day of Victims of Terrorism @ Trocadero Square, Paris]

Mar.11  Sweden: CPss Victoria holds an audience with Professor Carl Folke from the Stockholm Resilience Center

Mar.10-12  Denmark: Pss Benedikte is regent

THURSDAY

Mar.12: World Kidney Day

Mar.12: World Glaucoma Day

Mar.12  USA: National Girl Scout Day 

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Mar.12-15  Mexico: The 2020 Rally Mexico (WRC #3) (rally racing) @ Mexico

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.12  Iran: 57th Birthday of Princess Farahnaz Pahlavi of Iran   {1963}

Mar.12  Brunei: 40th Birthday of Princess Hajah Hafizah Suurul Bolkiah of Brunei   {1980}

Mar.10-13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia

Mar.12  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima visit Indonesia [visit a research center in the middle of the peat forest area @ Sebangau National Park, Kalimantan; visit the Nyara Menting orangutan reception center @ Kalimantan; & attend a football training with the framework of the Pledge United program @ Kalimantan]

Mar.12  Netherlands: 12th Birthday of Benjamin van Vollenhoven   {2008}

Mar.12  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde host a Lunch on the occasion of International Women’s Day @ Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Mar.12  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde hold a reception for 30 new diplomatic intern trainees @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

Mar.12  Luxembourg: 14th Birthday of Prince Gabriel of Nassau   {2006}

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, holds an Investiture @ Buckingham Palace, London

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for The Prince’s Trust

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. Mark Carney (Governor of the Bank of England)

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends a Dinner in aid of the Australian Bushfire Appeal @ Mansion House, Walbrook, London

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex receive young leaders from The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust network @ Buckingham Palace, London

Mar.12  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends The Fishmongers’ Company Committee of Wardens Meeting, Court Meeting + Luncheon @ Fishmongers’ Hall, London

Mar.12  UK: 13th Birthday of Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden   {2007}

Mar.12  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends a Lecture + Dinner @ the Cavalry + Guards Club, London

Mar.12  UK: Death of Alexander Gordon, 7th Marquess of Aberdeen + Temair @ Fromantine House, on Mar. 12, 2020.

Mar.12  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends the Crown Princess’s Name Day celebration (receives flowers + congratulations from the Swedish Armed Forces during a small ceremony) @ the East Gate, the Royal Palace, Stockholm [with attendance from: Pr.Daniel]

Mar.12  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II transfers residence to Fredensborg Palace

Mar.12  Denmark: CP Frederik, CPss Mary, Pr.Christian, Pss Isabella, Pr.Vincent & Pss Josephine return home to Denmark early, from Switzerland, due to the Coronavirus

Mar.10-12  Denmark: Pss Benedikte is regent

FRIDAY

Mar.13: Friday the 13th

Mar.13: Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis (Roman Catholic; Vatican City, etc.)

Mar.13: World Sleep Day

Mar.13  USA: National K9 Veterans Day 

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Mar.12-15  Mexico: The 2020 Rally Mexico (WRC #3) (rally racing) @ Mexico

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.13  Russia/Germany: 39th Birthday of Grand Duke George/Georgii Mikhailovich of Russia, Tsesarevich of Russia, Prince of Prussia   {1981}

Mar.13  Vatican City: 7th Election Anniversary of Pope Francis   {2013}

Mar.10-13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia

Mar.13  Belgium: RTBF broadcasts the “Les Niouzz” daily French-language news show for children’s interview with Q.Mathilde on the occasion of the show’s 20th anniversary, filmed @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

Mar.13  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend the 4th + final day (Gold Cup Day) of the Cheltenham Festival 2020 @ Prestbury Park, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire [with attendance from: Peter Phillips, Autumn Phillips, Zara Phillips Tindall & Michael Tindall]

Mar.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an extraordinary audience with the Prime Minister

Mar.13  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]


SATURDAY

Mar.14: Pi Day

Mar.14: Feast Day of Saint Benedict of Nursia (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Mar.14: International Day of Mathematics

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Mar.12-15  Mexico: The 2020 Rally Mexico (WRC #3) (rally racing) @ Mexico

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.1-Mar.14: The 2020 Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Cardiff (Wales, UK), Dublin (Ireland), Saint-Denis (France), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Rome (Italy), London (England, UK)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.14  Albania: Summer Day in Albania {2004}

Mar.14  Bulgaria: 13th Birthday of Simeon Munoz y de Bulgaria   {2007}

Mar.14  Germany: 1st Birthday of Prince Welf August of Hanover   {2019}

Mar.14  Germany/Spain: Death of Countess Beatrix Wilhelmine Paula von Hardenberg, former Duchess of Seville, @ Hospital Quiron, Marbella, Spain, on Mar. 14, 2020. She was born on June 28, 1947 @ Donaueschingen, Germany, as a daughter of Count Gunther von Hardenberg (1918-1985) & Princess Maria Josepha of Furstenberg, Countess of Hardenberg (1922-2008). She married Francisco de Paula Enrique de Borbon y Escasany 5th Duke of Seville (b. 1943) on July 7, 1973 @ Baden-Baden, Germany. They had 3 children: Olivia de Borbon y Hardenberg (b. Apr. 6, 1974) (& her husband Julian Porras Toledano, b. Oct. 3, 1982), Christina de Borbon y Hardenberg (Sep.2, 1975-Feb.13, 2020) & Francisco de Borbon y Hardenberg (b. Jan. 21, 1979). They divorced on June 30, 1989. She also leaves 2 grandchildren: Flavia Maria Josepha de Borbon y Porras (b. Nov. 30, 2016) & Francisco Enrique de Borbon y Porras (Aug. 14, 2018).

Mar.14  Japan: White Day

Mar.14  Andorra: Constitution Day

Mar.14  Monaco: 62nd Birthday of Prince Albert II of Monaco   {1958}

Mar.14  UK: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall postpone their upcoming engagements due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar.14  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend the Wales vs. Scotland International Rugby Match @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales


SUNDAY

Mar.15: 2nd Sunday of Great Lent / Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Mar.15: 3rd Sunday of Western Lent (Roman Catholic)

Mar.15: The Ides of March

Mar.15: World Consumer Rights Day

Mar.15: World Sleep Day

Mar.1-31  USA: Irish-American Heritage Month (USA)

Mar.1-31  USA: National Women’s History Month (USA)

Feb.22-Nov.22  USA: The 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Feb.23-Nov.23  USA: The 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (NASCAR racing) @ the USA

Mar.12-15  Mexico: The 2020 Rally Mexico (WRC #3) (rally racing) @ Mexico

Feb.1-Mar.15: The 2020 Rugby Europe Championship (rugby union) @ Sochi (Russia), Lisbon (Portugal), Tbilisi (Georgia), Brussels (Belgium), Caldas de Rainha (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Botosani (Georgia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kaliningrad (Russia), Krasnodar (Russia), Paris (France)

Feb.2-Mar.15: The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship (rugby union) @ Pau (France), Dublin (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales, UK), Limoges (France), Glasgow (Scotland, UK), Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), Doncaster (England, UK), Legnano (Italy), London (England, UK), Padua (Italy), & Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)

Mar.15  Austria: Archdk Karl has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a conference in Geneva, Switzerland. He is presently recovering at home.

Mar.15  Italy: Death of Don Marescotti Ruspoli dei Principi del Poggio Suasa (b.1934) @ Brussels, Belgium, on Mar. 15, 2020.

Mar.15  Jordan: K.Abdullah II chairs a meeting on developments related to the coronavirus disease @ the National Centre for Security + Crisis Management, Amman [with attendance from: Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein & Pr.Ali bin Al Hussein]

Mar.15  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presides over the meeting of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management to combat the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) @ the National Leadership [with attendance from: Shkh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani]

Mar.15  UAE-Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives CP/Shkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi @ Dubai [with attendance from: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai, Shkh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Shkh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi & Shkh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai]

Mar.15  Belgium: Q.Mathilde, Pr.Emmanuel & Pss Eleonore bring flowers & homemade cakes to residents @ OCMW Nursing Home

Mar.15  Liechtenstein: 48th Birthday of Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg   {1972}

Mar.15  UK: Q.Elizabeth II attends Sunday church service @ The Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire

Mar.15  Spain: K.Felipe VI renounces the inheritance of K.Juan Carlos I, according to a statement released by the palace.  K.Juan Carlos I will also stop receiving an annual grant of $217, 100.

Mar.15  Norway: K.Harald V presides over an extraordinary Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]