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Monday, November 30, 2020

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, November 30 - Sunday, December 6, 2020

MONDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.30: Feast Day of Saint Andrew the Apostle “the First-Called” / St. Andrew’s Day [Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican; Patron Saint of Romania, Scotland (UK), Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Barbados]

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Nov.30: Feast Day of Saint Maura (Roman Catholic)

Nov.30: Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday – the Founder of Sikhism {Sihk}

Nov.30: International Computer Security Day

Nov.30  USA: Cyber Monday 

Nov.30  USA: Formal End of the American Revolutionary War – The U.S. & Great Britain Sign a Peace Treaty in Paris, France {1782} (USA/UK)

Nov.30  USA: Cider Monday 

Nov.30  Barbados: Independence Day (1966)

Nov.30  India: Guru Nanak Jayanti 

Nov.30  Philippines: Bonifacio Day 

Nov.30  Yemen: Independence Day 

Nov.30  Greece: Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle “the First-Called” / St. Andrew’s Day [Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican]

Nov.30  Romania: Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle “the First-Called” / St. Andrew’s Day [Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican]

Nov.30  Russia: Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle “the First-Called” / St. Andrew’s Day [Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican]

Nov.30  Japan: 55th Birthday of Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan, Prince Akishino   {1965}

Nov.30  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a virtual visit to the upcoming G20 President Italy about inclusive finance [speaks with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy & the Governor of the Banca d’Italia (Ignazio Visco)]

Nov.30  Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends the online start of the MIND Week of Performance Pressure

Nov.30  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister)

Nov.30  UK: National Day in Scotland / Day of St. Andrew / Feast Day of Saint Andrew the Apostle / St. Andrew's Day [Scotland (UK)]

Nov.30  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Professor Mark Compton (Lord Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem), Mr. Alain Laurencelle (Chancellor of Canada) & Mr. Nigel Heath (Prior of the USA) via video link

Nov.30  Spain: Q.Letizia presents the 32nd edition of the “Rei Jaume I Awards” @ the Lonja de los Mercaderes, Valencia

Nov.30  Spain: Q.Letizia holds an audience with a representation of the Local Police of Valencia @ the Lonja de los Mercaderes, Valencia

Nov.30  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an Information Council @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.30  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the King Carl XVI Gustaf Foundation for Scientific Research + Education @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.30  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital meeting of the Queen Silvia Foundation for Scientific Research + Education

Nov.30  Sweden: Q.Silvia participates in the Silvia Home certification of St. Carolus’ Hospital in Gorlitz, Germany

Nov.30  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a digital meeting of the Crown Princess Victoria’s Foundation for Scientific Research + Education 

Nov.30  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of Norwegian Joint Headquarters [with attendance from: CP Haakon]


TUESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.1: Feast Day of Blessed Charles de Foucauld (Roman Catholic)

Dec.1: World AIDS Day

Dec.1: Antarctica Day

Dec.1  USA: Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday 

Dec.1  USA: 65th Anniversary of the Arrest of Rosa Parks for Refusing to Give Up her Seat in the Front Section of a Bus, in Montgomery, Alabama {1955} 

Dec.1  USA: Rosa Parks Day in Ohio & Oregon

Dec.1  USA: Giving Tuesday 

Dec.1  USA: Basketball Day 

Dec.1  Central African Republic: National Day / Republic Day (1958)

Dec.1  Chad: Freedom + Democracy Day 

Dec.1  Iceland: Independence Day 

Dec.1  Kazakhstan: Day of the 1st President of the Republic of Kazakhstan 

Dec.1  Portugal: Flag Day / Restoration of Independence / Independence Day (1640/1910)

Dec.1  Romania: Union Day / Great Union Day / National Day (1918)

Dec.1  Romania: CPss Margarita sends a video message to Romanian children living abroad, via Itsy Bitsy FM radio

Dec.1  Brunei: 2nd Birthday of Princess Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul of Brunei   {2018}

Dec.1  Japan: 19th Birthday of Princess Aiko of Japan, Princess Toshi   {2001}

Dec.1  Japan: The Imperial Household Agency releases new photos of Pss Aiko to celebrate her 19th Birthday

Dec.1  Thailand: Prince Damrong Rajanubhab Day in Thailand {2001}

Dec.1  Thailand: 4th Accession Anniversary of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand   {2016} (formal accepting of the throne)

Dec.1  Jordan: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah meets with a group of youth from various governorates @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman

Dec.1  Jordan: 7th Birthday of Prince El Hassan bin Rashid of Jordan   {2013}

Dec.1  UAE: Commemoration Day 

Dec.1  Monaco: Pss Stephanie gives an interview to Monaco’s national TV channel on the occasion of World AIDS Day

Dec.1  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the Stadsschouwburg & Concertgebouw De Vereeniging @ Nijmegen

Dec.1  Belgium: Q.Mathilde delivers a speech & participates in the high level session of the European Health Summit, devoted to mental health

Dec.1  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting via video link with families affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack

Dec.1  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds an Early Years Meeting

Dec.1  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Meeting via video link with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Dec.1  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video conference call with Commodore Angus Menzies upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive of the Wellington Trust, & Mr. Alastair Chapman upon assuming the appointment as Chairman

Dec.1  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends The Royal Armoured Corps’ Colonels’ Annual General Meeting via video conference call

Dec.1  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital Meeting with the Swedish Institute

Dec.1  Sweden: Name Day of Prince Oscar of Sweden

Dec.1  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II transfers household to Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Dec.1  Denmark: Pss Marie releases a video message on the occasion of World AIDS Day


WEDNESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.2: Feast Day of Saint Bibiana (Vivian), Martyr (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Dec.2: Feast Day of Blessed Rafal Chylinski (Roman Catholic)

Dec.2: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Dec.2  USA: Special Education Day 

Dec.2  Laos: National Day (1975)

Dec.2  Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II validates a postage stamp featuring his portrait from a 1943-1947 bank note on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the Bulgarian lev & the 135th anniversary of Bulgarian banknotes @ Vrana Palace

Dec.2  Bhutan: 39th Birthday of Princess Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck of Bhutan   {1981}

Dec.2  Japan: Emp.Emeritus Akihito & Emprss-Emerita Michiko participate in a New Year video shoot

Dec.2  Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah visit the Dead Sea area to inspect the Dead Sea Martyrs Civil Defense Centre & the Zarqa-Maeen bridge rehabilitation project @ the Dead Sea

Dec.2  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in the International Conference in Support of the Lebanese People via teleconference @ Amman [with online attendance from: President Emmanuel Macron of France]

Dec.2  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Senior Advisor to the U.S. President (HE Jared Kushner) & his accompanying delegation @ the Amiri Diwan Office

Dec.2  UAE: National Day / Formation Day in the United Arab Emirates (1971)

Dec.2  UAE-Dubai: 13th Birthday of Sheikha Al-Jalila bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai   {2007}

Dec.2  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the presentation of credentials @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague [from: the Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica (HE Arnoldo Brenes Castro), the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan (HE Askar Zhumagaliyev) & the Ambassador of the Republic of Iceland (HE Kristjan Andri Stefansson)]

Dec.2  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander speaks online with representatives of organizations on Bonaire that are committed to fighting the consequences of the corona pandemic in the Caribbean Netherlands

Dec.2  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan (HE Kamal Bashir Ahmed Mohamed Khair) @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague

Dec.2  Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends a meeting of nlgroeit (platform where entrepreneurs help each other with growth) @ Grant Thornton, Gouda

Dec.2  Netherlands: Q.Maxima opens the National Year of Voluntary Efforts 2021 @ The Hague

Dec.2  Netherlands: Pr.Constantijn participates in an online video presentation of the 2020 Prince Claus Awards

Dec.2  Belgium: Q.Mathilde holds an audience with the Belgian author Mr. Bart Van Loo

Dec.2  Belgium: 69th Birthday of (Lea) Princess Alexander of Belgium   {1951}

Dec.2  Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with the Executive Committee of the Committee for the Memory of the Second World War (CM2GM)

Dec.2  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury) via telephone @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales chairs a Meeting of the Trustees of the Royal Collection Trust via telephone

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. Mark Chester upon relinquishing his appointment as Executive Director of the Royal Drawing School

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. David Ross (Chairman of the Trustees of the Royal Opera House)

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting via video link with The Prince’s Trust International

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits the National Gallery @ London

Dec.2  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge hold a Meeting with the Lord Hague of Richmond (Chairman of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge) & Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive) via vido link

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting with the Baroness Grey-Thompson (Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award) & Ms. Ruth Marvel (Chief Executive Officer) via video link

Dec.2  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a “Bright Stars” Christmas Reception via video link

Dec.2  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Surrey Lieutenancy Business Discussion convening business leaders + entrepreneurs from across the County via video link

Dec.2  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits a Royal Navy contingent on public duties @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Dec.2  UK: 32nd Birthday of Edward Windsor, Baron Downpatrick   {1988} 

Dec.2  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital board meeting of the World Childhood Foundation @ Stockholm

Dec.2  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a video conference meeting about the Sustainable Ocean Plan

Dec.2  Sweden: CPss Victoria participates in a digital greeting for the Wood Prize Gala

Dec.2  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital steering group meeting with Generation Pep

Dec.2  Denmark: Pss Benedikte visits Hellebro (an association which helps young homeless + vulnerable people, offering drop-in centers, hostels + drop-off homes) @ Valby



THURSDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.3: Feast Day of Saint Francis Xavier (Roman Catholic)

Dec.3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Dec.3  Saba: National Day 

Dec.3  Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting with figures from various governorates @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman

Dec.3  Oman: the 1st postal stamp of Sult.Haitham bin Tarik is launched

Dec.3  Netherlands: National Day in Saba

Dec.3  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander speaks online with stakeholders who fulfill tasks on St. Eustatius & Saba regarding the impact of the corona pandemic in the Caribbean Netherlands

Dec.3  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander speaks online with representatives of the Association of Spiritual Carers (VGVZ)

Dec.3  Belgium: K.Philippe attends the virtual award ceremony of the Belgodyssee journalistic competition & gives a speech on the occasion

Dec.3  Belgium: Q.Mathilde visits the De Zande youth welfare institution @ Beernem

Dec.3  Belgium: 76th Birthday of Sir Salvador Moncada   {1944} 

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with Mr. Imran Khan (Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) via telephone

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for Waitrose Duchy Organic via video link

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall visit the Soho Theatre @ London

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall visit the 100 Club @ Century House, London

Dec.3  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Royal Navy submariners who are part of the Ceremonial Guard of Windsor Castle

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits the Royal County of Berkshire [visits the Corn Exchange @ Newbury; & visits Newbury Market to learn about how stallholders have coped during the Covid-19 pandemic]

Dec.3  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits the Disability Initiative’s Resource Centre to mark the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities @ Camberley, Surrey

Dec.3  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex participates in a Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership Meeting via video link

Dec.3  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with the Lady Stoneham of Droxford upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman of UK Youth, Mr. David Thomlinson upon assuming the appointment, & Miss Ndidi Okezie (Chief Executive Officer)

Dec.3  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Ms. Helen Wollaston upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Wise

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Professor Mark Compton (Lord Prior of the Monst Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem), Dr. Thabo Makgoba (Prior of the Priory of South Africa) & Colonel Kevin Williams (Chancellor of the Priory in South Africa) via video link

Dec.3  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester holds a Meeting with the Reverend Prebendary Jonathan Osborne (Senior Chaplain of the Metropolitan Police Service) via telephone

Dec.3  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends a recording of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony by the chorus of the Hanover Band @ Mansion House, London

Dec.3  Spain: Day of Navarre in Navarre, Spain

Dec.3  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the 31st ordinary session of the Board of Trustees of the Carolina Foundation @ the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid

Dec.3  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Inauguration of the exhibition “Rafael en Palacio. Tapestries for Philip II” @ the Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid

Dec.3  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]

Dec.3  Norway: CP Haakon sends a video greeting on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day

Dec.3  Norway: 15th Birthday of Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway   {2005}


FRIDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.4: Feast Day of Saint John Damascene (Roman Catholic)

Dec.4: Feast Day of Saint Peter Chrysologus (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Dec.4: Feast Day of Saint Barbara the Great Martyr (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Dec.4: World Wildlife Conservation Day 

Dec.4  Ghana: Farmer’s Day 

Dec.4  France/Spain/Bourbon-Two Sicilies: 82nd Birthday of Princess Anne of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Dowager Duchess of Calabria, Princess of Orleans   {1938}

Dec.4  Georgia: Pr.David Bagration-Mukhransky gives an interview to French journalist Frederic de Natal

Dec.4  Romania: Nicholas de Roumanie Medforth-Mills, Alina-Maria de Roumanie Medforth-Mills & Maria-Alexandra de Roumanie Medforth-Mills pose for photos for Point de Vue 

Dec.4  Tonga: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I of Tonga

Dec.4  Thailand: Thai Environment Day in Thailand {1991}

Dec.4  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the Regional Work Center Amsterdam @ the UWV Head Office, Amsterdam

Dec.4  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with HE Ms. Sophie Katsarava via video link as she presents the Letters of Recall of her predecessor & her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Georgia to the Court of St. James’s @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Dec.4  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with HE Mr. Gil da Costa via video link as he presents the Letters of Recall of his predecessor & his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Court of St. James’s @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Dec.4  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with HE Dr. Ferenc Kumin (& Mrs. Kumin) via video link as he presents the Letters of Recall of his predecessor & his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Hungary to the Court of St. James’s @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Dec.4  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales launches a limited edition scarf with Johnstons of Elgin, designed by Amy Powney to mark the 10th Anniversary of The Campaign For Wool

Dec.4  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits the Royal County of Berkshire [visits Read College @ St. Bart’s Theatre, Reading; & visits the University of Reading @ Whiteknights Campus, Reading]

Dec.4  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex receives Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Cates upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion The Rifles

Dec.4  Spain: Q.Letizia attends a Meeting of the FundeuRAE Urgent Spanish Foundation @ the Royal Spanish Academy, Madrid

Dec.4  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]


SATURDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Dec.5: Saint Nicholas Eve / Sinterklaas (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, etc.; Netherlands)

Dec.5: Feast Day of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, Abbott (Eastern Orthodox Christianity& Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.5: Feast Day of Saint Sabas (Roman Catholic)

Dec.5: World Soil Day

Dec.5: International Volunteer Day for Economic + Social Development

Dec.5: International Volunteers Day

Dec.5: International Ninja Day

Dec.5  USA: Repeal of Prohibition Day / Anniversary of the Repeal of The 21st Amendment – Ending Prohibition {1933} 

Dec.5  Bulgaria: 53rd Birthday of Prince Konstantin-Assen of Bulgaria, Prince of Vidin, Duke of Saxony   {1967}

Dec.5  Japan: CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Mako of Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino & Pr.Hisahito of Akishino participate in a New Year video shoot

Dec.5  Thailand: National Day / Birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand {1927}

Dec.5  Thailand: Father’s Day 

Dec.5  Monaco: Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi gives an interview to the 1st issue of L’Officiel Monaco Magazine, along with a release of photos

Dec.5  Netherlands: Saint Nicholas Eve / Sinterklaas / Sinterklaasavond (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)

Dec.5  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent holds a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Fraser upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer of The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment)


SUNDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Dec.6: Feast Day of Saint Nicholas of Myra/Bari / St. Nicholas Day (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, etc.; Belgium, etc.)

Dec.6: 10th Sunday of Luke (Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Dec.6: 2nd Advent Sunday (Christianity)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Dec.6  USA: National Salesperson Day 

Dec.6  USA: Miner’s Day 

Dec.6  Ecuador: Foundation of Quito 

Dec.6  Finland: Independence Day (1917)

Dec.6  Ukraine: Army Day

Dec.6  Venezuela: 2020 Venezuelan Parliamentary Election 

Dec.6  UAE-Dubai: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week @ the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai [with attendance from: Shkh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum]

Dec.6  Belgium: Feast Day of Saint Nicholas of Myra/Bari / St. Nicholas Day (Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)

Dec.6  Luxembourg: HGDss Stephanie visits the new pop-up store of the De Mains De Maitres association @ Grand-Rue Street, Luxembourg City

Dec.6  Luxembourg/Austria: 12th Wedding Anniversary of Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria, Princess Imperial of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary, Croatia + Bohemia, Countess of Limburg-Stirum & Count Rodolphe of Limburg-Stirum   {2008} 

Dec.6  Liechtenstein: 20th Birthday of Prince Nikolaus Sebastian of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg   {2000}

Dec.6-8  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge participate in a train tour of the UK aboard the Royal Train, visiting England, Scotland & Wales

Dec.6  UK: Pr.William of Wals Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge depart on their mini tour of the UK to thank those involved with the coronavirus pandemic response, via the Royal Train (meet members of staff from Network Rail, Transport for London & train operating companies) @ London Euston (Euston Railway Station), London

Dec.6  Spain: Constitution Day 

Dec.6  Spain: 20th Birthday of Pablo Urdangarin y de Borbon   {2000} 

Dec.6  Spain: 51st Birthday of Juan Filiberto Nicolas Gomez-Acebo y de Borbon, Viscount de la Torre   {1969} 

Dec.6  Sweden: 36th Birthday of Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Varmland   {1984}

Dec.6  Sweden: The Swedish Royal Court releases a new photo of Pss Sofia to mark her 36th Birthday

Dec.6  Sweden: Pss Madeleine posts a photo of her children celebrating the 2nd Sunday of Advent @ their home in Florida, USA (including: Pss Leonore, Pr.Nicolas & Pss Adrienne)

Dec.6  Sweden: Name Day of Prince Nicolas of Sweden 

Dec.6  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit people living on the streets in Oslo for an Advent visit (visit the Erlik Kaffe)

Dec.6  Denmark: CP Frederik visits the NATO exercise STEADFAST JUPITER-JACKAL 2020 @ Oksbol Barracks, Oksbol

Dec.6  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court announces that Pr.Christan has tested positive for COVID-19 following an outbreak at his school. The Crown Princely Family will stay in isolation @ Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Dec.6  Denmark/Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg: 43rd Birthday of Alexander Johannsmann   {1977} 


Monday, November 23, 2020

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, November 23 - Sunday, November 29, 2020

 MONDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.23: Feast Day of Saint Alexander Nevsky (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.23: Saint George’s Day (Georgian Orthodox Christianity; Georgia)

Nov.23: Feast Day of Pope Saint Clement I,Martyr (Roman Catholic)

Nov.23: Feast Day of Saint Columban, Abbot (Roman Catholic)

Nov.23: Feast Day of Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro (Roman Catholic)

Nov.23: World Hello Day

Nov.23: International Survivors of Suicide Day

Nov.23: Dr. Who Day (UK/USA)

Nov.23  USA: Fibonacci Day 

Nov.23  USA: Dr. Who Day (UK/USA)

Nov.23  Argentina: National Sovereignty Day 

Nov.23  Egypt: 72nd Birthday of Dominique-France Loeb Picard / Princess Fadila of Egypt   {1948}

Nov.23  Georgia: Saint George’s Day (Georgian Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.23  Japan: Labor Thanksgiving Day {1948}

Nov.23  Jordan: K.Abdullah II meets with President Armen Sarkissian of Armenia @ AL Husseiniya Palace, Amman

Nov.23  Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah meet with key figures from Jordan’s southern governorates @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman

Nov.23  Jordan: K.Abdullah II holds a phone call with President-elect Joe Biden of the USA (former Vice President of the USA) @ Amman

Nov.23  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) (HE Gianni Infantino) @ the Amiri Diwan Office [with attendance from: Shkh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani]

Nov.23  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to Diergaarde Blijdorp (Blijdorp Zoo) @ Rotterdam

Nov.23  Netherlands: Q.Maxima presents the Prince Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prize 2020 to the ISH Dance Collective @ Amsterdam

Nov.23  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister)

Nov.23  UK: Dr. Who Day (UK/USA)

Nov.23  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting via video link with Professor Louise Richardson (Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford), Professor Andrew Pollard (Professor of Paediatric Infection + Immunity) & Professor Sarah Gilbert (Professor of Vaccinology at the Jenner Institute + Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine)

Nov.23  UK: Kensington Palace releases a video of Catherine Dss of Cambridge regarding the upcoming results of the 5 Big Questions survey

Nov.23  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting with Dr. Justin Morris (Chief Executive Officer of the Bristol, Clifton + West of England Zoological Society Limited) via telephone

Nov.23  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends the Oxford + Cambridge Society of Philadelphia Annual General Meeting via video link

Nov.23  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a session of the Defense Human Security Advisory Course via video link

Nov.23  UK: (Marie-Christine) Pss Michael of Kent has tested positive for Covid-19 & is isolating @ her home in Kensington Palace, London

Nov.23  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends a Meeting of the Scientific Council of the Elcano Royal Institute of International + Strategic Studies @ the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid

Nov.23  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with General Andre Lanata (Commander of the Allied Transformation Command – SACT) @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid

Nov.23  Spain: The Spanish Royal House announces that K.Felipe VI has gone into quarantine this evening after having been in contact on Sunday with a person who tested postivie for Covid-19 on Monday

Nov.23  Spain: 15th Birthday of Guillermo Gomez-Acebo y Cano   {2005} 

Nov.23  Sweden: Pr.Daniel gives a video speech to the new police assistants (newly graduated police officers) who have begun their service in the Police Authority

Nov.23  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital partner meeting with A Healthy Generation

Nov.23  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital board meeting of Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.23  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital steering group meeting of the Prince Daniel Fellowship

Nov.23  Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with the Chief of the Norwegian Home Guard



TUESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.24: Feast Day of Christ the King (Roman Catholic)

Nov.24: Feast Day of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac + Companions (Roman Catholic)

Nov.24: Feast Day of Saint John of the Cross (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.24-25: Day of the Covenant {Baha’i}

Nov.24  USA: Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day 

Nov.24  India: Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day (India)

Nov.24  Germany: 3rd Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Christian of Hanover & Princess Alessandra of Hanover   {2017}

Nov.24  Jordan: K.Abdullah II inaugurates a field hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients @ the grounds of the Royal Medical Services’ (RMS) Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein Hospital, Zarqa Governorate

Nov.24  UAE-Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurates the Dubai Electricity + Water Authority’s DEWA’s Innovation Centre & the 800MW 3rd phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park @ Dubai

Nov.24  UAE-Dubai: 37th Birthday of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai   {1983}

Nov.24  Monaco: 37th Birthday of Tatiana Santo Domingo Rechulski Casiraghi   {1983} 

Nov.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil (HE Ms. Regina Maria Cordeiro Dunlop) @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague

Nov.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds an audience with a representation from the Circle of the King’s Commissioners @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Nov.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Romania (HE Ms. Brindusa-Ioana Predescu) @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Nov.24  Netherlands: Q.Maxima opens the renovated Museum van de Geest @ Haarlem Dolhuys

Nov.24  Belgium: Q.Mathilde participates in the Week of Reading Aloud, organized by the ‘ledereen Leest’ non-profit organization

Nov.24  Liechtenstein: 73rd Birthday of Princess Isabelle of Liechtenstein   {1947}

Nov.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with The President of Ireland via telephone

Nov.24  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge participates in a Meeting with the Duchy of Cornwall Finance Committee via telephone

Nov.24  UK/Jordan: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Q.Rania of Jordan via telephone

Nov.24  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Ms. Kelly Beaver (Managing Director of Public Affairs of Ipsos Mori) via video link

Nov.24  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds an Early Years Meeting via video link

Nov.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Meeting with Board Members of London Youth via video link

Nov.24  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds an audience via video link to present the Worshipful Company of Carmen’s The Princess Royal Gold Medal to Mr. John Ratcliff (Past Master Emeritus), & Colonel Simon Bennett (Master)

Nov.24  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal participates in a Board Meeting via video link of the Vine Trust

Nov.24  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Mr. Alan Espey (Vice Commodore of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club), Mr. Maurice Butler (Rear Commodore) & Mr. Garth Maxwell (Honorary Secretary) via video link

Nov.24  Sweden: Q.Silvia holds a digital board meeting of Mentor Sweden @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.24  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital meeting with representatives from the Antler incubator regarding the initiative “Restart the Future!”

Nov.24  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds a farewell audience with the outgoing Chief of Defense @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Nov.24  Denmark: The Royal Danish Court releases a new photo of Pr.Joachim & Pss Marie to celebrate their 12-1/2 Year Anniversary (Copper Wedding), taken by Pss Athena


WEDNESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.25: Day of the Covenant {Baha’i}

Nov.24-25: Day of the Covenant {Baha’i}

Nov.25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov.25: International Hat Day

Nov.25  USA: 39th Wedding Anniversary of President George W. Bush & First Lady Laura (Welch) Bush {1981} 

Nov.25  USA: National Jukebox Day 

Nov.25  Bosnia + Herzegovina: Statehood Day (1943)

Nov.25  Suriname: Independence Day (1975)

Nov.25  Portugal: 21st Birthday of Infante Dinis of Portugal, Duke of Porto   {1999}

Nov.25  Thailand: King Vajiravudh Day in Thailand {1925}

Nov.25  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI & Pr.Moulay Rachid visits the tomb of the late King Hassan II on the 22nd Anniversary of his death

Nov.25  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the presentation of credentials @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague [from: the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt (HE Mr. Hatem Elsayed Mohamed Kamaleldin), the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia (HE Mr. Mayerfas) & the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda (HE Mr. Oliver Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe)]

Nov.25  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to a nursing ward for corona patients @ Breda

Nov.25  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the Regional Consultation for Non Acute Care (RONAZ) @ Tilburg

Nov.25  Netherlands: Q.Maxima announces the winners of the King Willem I Prize @ Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

Nov.25  Netherlands: Q.Maxima digitally attends the signing of the Noord Noord-Holland Music Agreement (local collaboration agreement for music education at primary schools) 

Nov.25  Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends part of the 7th edition of the Work Visit Day of the JobOn Foundation online

Nov.25  Belgium: Q.Mathilde participates in a webinar dedicated to nutrition + food security, organized by the Director General of FAO (Food + Agriculture Ogranization of the UN)

Nov.25  Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa sends a video message on the occasion of the official launch of the global campaign of Orange Week

Nov.25  UK: Q.Elizabeth II speaks to Mr. Philip Parham (UK Commonwealth Envoy) & 3 recipients of the Commonwealth Points of Light Award via video link @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Nov.25  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury) via telephone @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Nov.25  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge receives Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge)

Nov.25  UK: the New York Times publishes an article written by Meghan Dss of Sussex detailing a miscarriage she and Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex suffered in July 2020

Nov.25  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex chairs a Meeting via video link with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation

Nov.25  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting with Dame Linda Pollard (Chairman of Leeds Children’s Hospital) via video link

Nov.25  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Mrs. Rosemary King (Chairman of the Global Heritage Fund UK), Mr. James Hooper (Director) & Ms. Nada Hosking (Executive Director) via video link

Nov.25  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Ms. Madeleine Cassidy (Chief Executive Officer of the Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy) via telephone

Nov.25  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Inauguration of the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS 2020) @ the FIBS Enclosure, Seville

Nov.25  Spain: Q.Sofia presents the 29th edition of the Reina Sofia Prize for Ibero-American Poetry @ the Royal Palace, Madrid

Nov.25  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital board meeting of Mentor Sweden @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.25  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a video meeting with the World Childhood Foundation International Council

Nov.25  Sweden: Q.Silvia digitally inaugurates the Barnahus Jamtland

Nov.25  Norway: CP Haakon attends a digital field visit organized by the Norwegian Refugee Council

Nov.25  Denmark: CPss Mary records a video for an online summit on young people’s wellbeing during the corona pandemic




THURSDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.26: Feast Day of Saint Sylvester, Abbott (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.26: Feast Day of Saint Peter of Alexandria (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.26: Feast Day of Saint Columban (Roman Catholic)

Nov.26  USA: Thanksgiving Day 

Nov.26  USA: National Family Health History Day 

Nov.26  USA: National Day of Mourning 

Nov.26  India: Law Day 

Nov.26  India: Constitution Day 

Nov.26  Mongolia: National Foundation Day / Constitution Day / Republic Day (1924)

Nov.26  Austria: Death of Prince Johannes “Hans” von Khevenhuller-Metsch on Nov. 26, 2020, aged 64 years old, @ Rome, Italy. He had been suffering from the effects of COVID-19 for some time. He was born as Count Maria Johannes Franz Xaver Lazarus Maximilian Felix Hubertus of Khevenhuller-Metsch on Nov.20, 1956, as the 1st child + eldest son of Count Max of Khevenhuller-Metsch (1919-2010, succeeded as Prince in 1977) & Ctss Wilhelmine Henckel von Donnersmarck Ctss of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1932).  He is also survived by 3 younger brothers & 2 younger sisters: Ct.Bartholomaus of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1958), Ct.Karl of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1959), Ct.Georg of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1960), Ctss Melanie of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1967) & Ctss Isabel of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1972). He was a nephew of Princess Hella of Bavaria. In 1986 he married Dnna.Camilla Borghese (b.1962) [only child of Don Giovanni-Angelo Borghese, Principe di Nettuno (1928-2010) & Nobile Lydia dei Conti Cremisini (1940-1987)]. They had 4 daughters: Ctss Francesca of Khevenhuller-Metsch Ctss Minozzi (b.1988, m. Ct. Damiano Minozzi), Ctss Helena of Khevenhuller-Metsch Pss of Lobkowicz (b.1989, m. Pr.Peter of Lobkowicz), Ctss Sophie of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1992) & Ctss Cecilie of Khevenhuller-Metsch (b.1997). In 1981 he started his career working for Siemens in Zurich, Switzerland.  In 1994 he joined the family business of his wife, IBI (Instituto Biochimico Italiano), and ultimately was the CEO of the pharmaceutical company. In 2010 he succeeded as 10th Prince of Khevenhuller-Metsch upon the death of his father.

Nov.26  Germany: Death of Princess Ilke of Wied, aged 83 years old, on Nov. 26, 2020. She was born as Ilke Fischer on Dec. 9, 1936, @ Bonn, Germany, as the daughter of Dr. Gottfried Fischer & Dr. Maria Muhlenbein. In 1968 she married Prince Wilhelm Friedrich Ulrich of Wied (1931-2010).  They had 2 children: Pr.Wilhelm of Wied (b.1970) & Pss Marie of Wied Dss of Wurttemberg (b.1973; m. Dk Friedrich of Wurttemberg).

Nov.26  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visits Turkey [is greeted upon arrival @ the Presidential Palace, Ankara; attends the 6th Meeting of the Qatar-Turkey Supreme Strategic Committee @ the Presidential Palace, Ankara; & visits the Nation’s Library of the Presidency @ Ankara]

Nov.26  UAE-Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remotely inaugurates the 2nd ordinary term of the 17th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC) @ Abu Dhabi

Nov.26  Monaco: 28th Birthday of Louis Ducruet   {1992} 

Nov.26  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander opens the Loenen National Veteran Cemetery @ Loenen

Nov.26  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge attends a Board Meeting via video link of Fauna + Flora International

Nov.26  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting via telephone of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge

Nov.26  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge unveils the findings of her early years survey via video

Nov.26  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends the General Assembly of the Commonwealth Games Federation via video link

Nov.26  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits the Lighthouse & volunteers preparing food + care packages for those in need this Christmas @ Woking

Nov.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Major General Mark Strudwick upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Trustees of the Royal Scots Club & Brigadier George Lowder upon assuming the appointment

Nov.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with the Lord Boateng upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, Professor James Raven upon assuming the appointment, & Mrs. Jane Easton (Director-General)

Nov.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Major General Andrew Downes upon relinquishing his appointment as Surgeon General of The Royal Canadian Medical Service, Major General Marc Bilodeau upon assuming the appointment, Rear Admiral Rebecca Patterson (Commander) & Colonel Brian O’Rourke (Honorary Colonel Commandant)

Nov.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Meeting via video link of Sense – the National Deafblind + Rubella Association

Nov.26  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel hold a digital audience with the Nobel Foundation for the presentation of this year’s Nobel Laureates @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.26  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital Meeting of King Gustaf VI Adolf’s Fund for Swedish Culture @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.26  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel hold a digital follow-up meeting with representatives from the Malmo Police Authority

Nov.26  Sweden: The Swedish Royal Court announce that Pr.Carl Philip & Pss Sofia have tested positive for Covid-19, and are going into quarantine

Nov.26  Norway: K.Harald V holds a telephone audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]

Nov.26  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja return from quarantine 

Nov.26  Norway: CP Haakon meets with representatives from Hammerfest municipality

Nov.26  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in an online summit on young people’s wellbeing during the corona pandemic

Nov.26  Denmark: Pss Beneditke holds a virtual meeting of the Girl Scouts’ Joint Council



FRIDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.27: Feast Day of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani (Roman Catholic)

Nov.27  USA: Black Friday 

Nov.27  USA: Buy Nothing Day 

Nov.27  USA: Acadian Day 

Nov.27  USA: National Native American Heritage Day 

Nov.27  USA: Random Act of Kindness Friday

Nov.27  USA: Lincoln’s Birthday / Lincoln’s Day in Indiana 

Nov.27  USA: Acadian Day in Louisiana 

Nov.27  USA: American Indian Heritage Day in Maryland 

Nov.27  USA: Family Day in Nevada 

Nov.27  USA: Presidents’ Day in New Mexico 

Nov.27  USA: Maize Day 

Nov.27  Palau: Family Day 

Nov.27  Turks + Caicos: Thanksgiving Day 

Nov.27  Venezuela: Aviation Day 

Nov.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Sir Edward Young as HM confers upon him the honour of Knighthood & invests him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Nov.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with Lieutenant Colonel Nana Twumasi-Ankrah upon relinquishing his appointment as Equerry to HM as she invests him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Nov.27  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge gives a keynote speech during an online forum hosted by the Royal Foundation & Ipsos MORI (attends an online forum to launch the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge’s landmark study on Early Years)

Nov.27  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex speaks via video link to representatives from Emergency + Civic Services in Merseyside

Nov.27  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex speaks via video link to representatives from People-Centred Services in Merseyside

Nov.27  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits The Royal Logistic Corps’ 27 Regiment @ St. Omer Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire

Nov.27  UK: Engagement Announcement of India Hicks & David Flint Wood. India was born on Sep. 5, 1967 in London, England, UK & is the daughter of Ldy Pamela Mountbatten Hicks (b.1929, daughter of Earl Mountbatten of Burma) & David Nightingale Hicks (1929-1998). She was a bridesmaid in the 1981 wedding of Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Diana Princess of Wales.  David Flint Wood was born on Mar. 3, 1961 @ London, England, UK, as the son of Derek Flint Wood & Alice Wendy Jackson. The couple have 4 children together: Felix (b.1997), Amory (b.1999), Conrad (b.2003) & Domino (b.2007). They reside on Harbour Island, The Bahamas.

Nov.27  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the inaugural session of the 5th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean @ Barcelona

Nov.27  Spain: 45th Inauguration Mass Anniversary of King Juan Carlos I of Spain   {1975}

Nov.27  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Nov.27  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the presentation of the HC Orsted Gold Medal, awarded by the Society for the Dissemination of Natural Science in collaboration with the Royal Danish Society of Sciences @ New Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen


SATURDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.28: Feast Day of Saint James of the Marche (Roman Catholic)

Nov.28: World Day of Giving

Nov.28  USA: Small Business Saturday 

Nov.28  Chad: Proclamation of the Republic Day 

Nov.28  East Timor: Proclamation of Independence Day 

Nov.28  Kosovo: Day of Albanians

Nov.28  Mauritania: Independence Day (1960)

Nov.28  Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone 

Nov.28  Panama: Independence from Spain 

Nov.28  Albania: Albanian Flag Day / Independence Day / Dita e Pavaresise  (1912)

Nov.28  Japan: 85th Birthday of Masahito, Prince Hitachi of Japan   {1935}

Nov.28  UAE-Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launches the “Dubai Leaders” programme @ Dubai

Nov.28  Netherlands: 14th Birthday of Emma van Vollenhoven   {2006} 

Nov.28  Belgium: Q.Mathilde gives an interview to several Belgian media on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of her foundation

Nov.28  Luxembourg: 4th Birthday of Prince Liam of Nassau   {2016} 

Nov.28  Luxembourg: new photos of Pr.Liam are released on the occasion of his 4th Birthday, taken @ Frankfurt, Germany [including: Pss Amalia]

Nov.28  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge participates in a virtual Q & A about her early years work, the 5 Big Questions survey & plans for the future



SUNDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.28-Jan.6: Nativity Fast (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29: 13th Sunday of Luke (Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.29-Dec.24: Advent (Western Christianity)

Nov.29: 1st Advent Sunday (Western Christianity)

Nov.29: Feast Day of Saint Saturninus (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.29: Feast Day of Saint Clement (Roman Catholic)

Nov.29: Vigil of Saint Andrew the Apostle (Roman Catholic)

Nov.29  USA: Electronic Greetings Day 

Nov.29  USA: Square Dancing Day 

Nov.29  Sri Lanka: Il Full Moon Poya Day 

Nov.29  Taiwan: Saisiat Festival 

Nov.29  Vanuatu: Unity Day 

Nov.29  Albania: Liberation Day {1944}

Nov.29  Austria: Archdk Karl of Austria has confirmed that he & Archdss Francesa of Austria have divorced, at some point between 2017 and now, possibly 2019.  They married in 1993 and amiably separated in 2003. Archdk Karl lives in Salzburg, Austria, & Archdss Francesca lives in Vienna, Austria. They have 3 children.

Nov.29  Japan: E.Naruhito, Emprss Masako & Pss Mako of Akishino attend the Japanese Parliament’s 130th Anniversary Ceremony @ the Diet Building, Tokyo

Nov.29  Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah attend a meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Territories @ Aqaba

Nov.29  Jordan: K.Abdullah II holds a phone call with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt @ Amman

Nov.29  UK: The Royal Family’s Instagram account releases new photos of Q.Elizabeth II making video calls to volunteers & winners of the Commonwealth Points of Light award for outstanding work

Nov.29  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel send a video message along with Pss Estelle & Pr.Oscar celebrating the 1st Sunday of Advent @ Haga Palace

Nov.29  Norway: Q.Sonja shares a photo of her lighting the 1st candle of Advent & a message on her website


Monday, November 16, 2020

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, November 16 - Sunday, November 22, 2020

MONDAY

Nov.16: Feast Day of Saint Margaret of Scotland (Roman Catholic & Anglican)

Nov.16: Feast Day of Saint Gertrude the Great (Roman Catholic)

Nov.16: Feast Day of the Holy Apostle + Evangelist Matthew (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.16: International Day for Tolerance

Nov.16-20  USA: American Education Week 

Nov.16  Mexico: Revolution Day 

Nov.16  Colombia: Independence of Cartagena 

Nov.16  India: Bhai Dij 

Nov.16  Mongolia: Genghis Khan Day 

Nov.16  North Korea: Mother’s Day 

Nov.16  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in the virtual 2020 Bloomberg New Economy Forum

Nov.16  Qatar: Shkha Moza bint Nasser meets with the President of Tunisia (HE Mr. Kais Saied) @ Doha

Nov.16  Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Pss Charlene attend the Pontifical Mass to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the presence in Monaco of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales @ St. Charles Parish

Nov.16  Monaco: Pr.Albert II inaugurates the new facilities of the P3 Laboratory @ the Monaco Scientific Center (CSM)

Nov.16  Monaco: Pr.Albert II presents the Decoration in the Order of the Grimaldi “Covid 19 Promotion” for all hospital staff @ the Princess Grace Hospital Center [with attendance from: Pss Charlene]

Nov.16  Monaco: Pr.Albert II presides over a ceremony honouring recipients of the Covid-19 awards @ the Princely Palace [with attendance from: Pss Charlene, Pss Caroline, Andrea Casiraghi, Pss Stephanie, & Camille Gottlieb]

Nov.16  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister)

Nov.16  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for the Sustainable Markets Initiative via video call

Nov.16  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex participates in a video conference with the Trustees of The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor + Maidenhead

Nov.16  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia make an inaugural visit to the University Hospital of Toledo @ Toledo

Nov.16  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends the digital inauguration of Germany’s 4th children’s home, the Childhood-Haus in Dusseldorf, Germany

Nov.16  Sweden: Pr.Daniel participates in a digital meeting with representatives from Changers Hub about the Ymner Service

Nov.16  Sweden: Pss Sofia participates in a video meeting with the reference group Skandia Ideas for Life

Nov.16  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Nov.16  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Supreme Court Judge Jens Edvin Andreassen Skoghoy

Nov.16  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Rear Admiral Rune Andersen

Nov.16  Norway: CP Haakon attends the digital board meeting of the Crown Prince + Crown Princess’ Foundation



TUESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.17: Feast Day of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Roman Catholic)

Nov.17: Feast Day of Saint Hugh of Lincoln (Roman Catholic)

Nov.17: Feast Day of Saint Gregory the Wonderworker (Roman Catholic)

Nov.17: Feast Day of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesene (Roman Catholic)

Nov.17: World Prematurity Day

Nov.17: International Students Day

Nov.16-20  USA: American Education Week 

Nov.17  USA: National Entrepreneurship Day 

Nov.17  USA: Parents Day 

Nov.17  USA: National Baklava Day 

Nov.17  USA: Homemade Bread Day

Nov.17  USA: National Take a Hike Day 

Nov.17  USA: National Black Cat Day 

Nov.17  Azerbaijan: National Revival Day 

Nov.17  Czech Republic: Struggle for Freedom + Democracy Day 

Nov.17  Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam 

Nov.17  Slovakia: Fight for Freedom + Democracy Day 

Nov.17  Germany: 4th Birthday of Prince Heinrich of Prussia   {2016} 

Nov.17  Greece/Italy: 49th Birthday of Princess Olga of Savoy-Aosta, Duchess of Apulia, Duchess of Aosta, Princess of Greece   {1971}

Nov.17  Tonga: 37th Birthday of Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Hala’evalu Mata’aho Napua ‘O-ka-lani Tuku’aho of Tonga   {1983}

Nov.17  Jordan: K.Abdullah II chairs a National Policies Council (NPC) meeting @ Amman [with attendance from: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah, Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein & Pr.Ali bin Al Hussein]

Nov.17  Jordan: K.Abdullah II visits the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army’s Public Security Directorate’s (PSD) @ Amman [with attendance from: Pr.Rashid bin El Hassan]

Nov.17  Jordan: K.Abdullah II departs for Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Amman

Nov.17  Jordan: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah is sworn-in as Regent @ Amman

Nov.17  Monaco: Pr.Albert II present the Decorations of Physical Education + Sports @ the Louis II Stadium

Nov.17  Monaco: Pr.Albert II present the Honours in the Orders of St. Charles + the Grimaldi @ the Honour Court of the Princely Palace

Nov.17  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde visit the Bois de l’Abbaye Hospital Center @ Seraing

Nov.17  Belgium: K.Philippe receives the presentation of credentials during audiences [from: HE Mr. Serge Thierry Mickoto Chavagne (Ambassador of the Gabonese Republic); HE Mr. Sutiawan Gunessee (Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius); & HE Mr. Nabil Ammar (Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia)]

Nov.17  Belgium: Pss Delphine visits the Saint-Pierre Hospital on the occasion of its “Vaccine Day” event @ Brussels

Nov.17  Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with Dr. Paul Hedo (President of the Luxembourg Society of Psychiatry, Pediatrics + Psychotherapy – SLPPP) & Dr. Robert Wagener (Secretary)

Nov.17  Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with HE Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (Archbishop of Luxembourg) & Mr. Faruk Licina (President of the Shoura)

Nov.17  Luxembourg: 30th Birthday of Prince Wenceslas of Nassau   {1990}

Nov.17  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge speaks via video link to fathers who have been supported by Future Men

Nov.17  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Pope upon relinquishing his appointment as Master of Signals of The Royal Corps of Signals & Major General Sharon Nesmith upon assuming the appointment

Nov.17  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Colonel Jason Gunning upon relinquishing his appointment as Corps Colonel of The Royal Corps of Signals & Colonel Mark Brookes upon assuming the appointment

Nov.17  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Sir Andrew Cash (Chairman of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem’s St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group) & Mr. David Verity (Hospitaller) via video link

Nov.17  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Cotec Foundation @ the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid

Nov.17  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with Mr. Luca de Meo (CEO of the Renault Group) & Mr. Jose Vicente de los Mozos (Vice President of Manufacturing + Logistics of the Renault Group & President of the Board of Directors of Renault Spain) @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid

Nov.17  Spain: Q.Letizia attends a working meeting with UNICEF Spain @ the Superior Council of Scientific Investigations, Madrid

Nov.17  Sweden: The Swedish Royal Court announces that K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia will continue to carry out their duties remotely @ Drottningholm Palace

Nov.17  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II accepts the National Museum’s special edition of the yearbook “Nationalmuseets Arbejdsmark” @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen



WEDNESDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.18: Feast Day of the Dedication of the Churches/Basilicas of Saints Peter + Paul the Apostles (Roman Catholic)

Nov.18: Feast Day of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (Roman Catholic)

Nov.18: Feast Day of Saint Romanus, Martyr (Roman Catholic)

Nov.16-20  USA: American Education Week 

Nov.18  USA: Mickey Mouse’s Birthday / Mickey Mouse Day 

Nov.18  USA: National Education Support Professionals Day

Nov.18  USA: National Apple Cider Day 

Nov.18  Croatia: Remembrance Day 

Nov.18  Latvia: Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day / Independence Day (1918)

Nov.18  Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II & Tsrtsa Margarita attend the Opening of an Exhibition dedicated to the 110th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Bulgaria & the Kingdom of Spain “Diplomacy through the Hearts of Two Nations” @ the State Archives Agency, Sofia

Nov.18  Germany: Repentance Day 

Nov.18  Bahrain/Jordan/UAE-Abu Dhabi: K.Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, K.Abdullah II of Jordan & Emir/Shkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi hold a trilateral summit @ Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nov.18  Jordan: K.Abdullah II returns to Jordan from the UAE

Nov.18  Oman: National Day (1650/1940)

Nov.18  Morocco: National Day / Independence Day (1927/1956)

Nov.18  Monaco: Pr.Albert & Pss Charlene present the Medals of Honor @ the Court of Honour of the Princely Palace

Nov.18  Monaco: Pss Caroline presents the Order of Cultural Merit @ the Princely Palace

Nov.18  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander speaks online with representatives of the economy + education sectors in St. Maarten about the consequences of the Corona Virus outbreak in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom

Nov.18  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the ship repair + construction company Boeg BV & Boeg Nautic as part of Entrepreneur Day @ Scheveningen

Nov.18  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury) via telephone

Nov.18  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for the Sustainable Markets Initiative via video link

Nov.18  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall speaks to the winners of the Royal Commonwealth Society’s The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition via video link

Nov.18  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall holds a Meeting with Emmaus UK’s Emmaus Brighton & Hove via video link

Nov.18  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds Early Years Meetings via video link

Nov.18  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex participates in a Trustees’ Meeting of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, via video link

Nov.18  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex participates in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation’s Strategy Development Workshop via video link

Nov.18  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex participates in a Meeting via video link with the Women Mediators across the Commonwealth Network

Nov.18  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Wokingham Foodbank @ Wokingham

Nov.18  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a conference via video link for Opportunity International UK

Nov.18  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Ms. Carol Walker (Director of the Somme Association) via video link

Nov.18  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester holds a Meeting via telephone with Ms. Kay Boycott upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Executive of Asthma UK & Ms. Sarah Woolnough upon assuming the appointment

Nov.18  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia present the 37th edition of the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award @ the National Museum of the Prado, Madrid

Nov.18  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the board meeting of the King Carl XVI Gustaf Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Fund for Science, Technology + the Environment @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.18  Sweden: Q.Silvia & Pss Sofia attend/participate in the digital meeting of the Global Child Forum Digital Action Lab

Nov.18  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital Meeting with representatives from the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.18  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II participates in the Clock Parade & presents the Queen’s Clock (watch) @ Livgardens Kaserne, Copenhagen

Nov.18  Denmark: CPss Mary visits UNESCO’s World Language School @ Roskilde Gymnasium, Roskilde

Nov.18  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the Youth Folkemode, live-streamed from ALICE cph. @ Copenhagen




THURSDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.19: Feast Day of Queen Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Tridentine Roman Catholic)

Nov.19: Feast Day of Saint Agnes of Assisi (Roman Catholic)

Nov.19: World Philosophy Day

Nov.19: International Men’s Day

Nov.19: International Journalist’s Remembrance Day

Nov.19: World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Nov.16-20  USA: American Education Week

Nov.19  USA: 157th Anniversary of the Delivery of the Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln {1863} 

Nov.19  USA: Discovery Day [Puerto Rico (USA)]

Nov.19  USA: Great American Smokeout 

Nov.19  USA: Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 

Nov.19  USA: National Rural Health Day 

Nov.19  USA: American Made Matters Day 

Nov.19  USA: Children’s Grief Awareness Day 

Nov.19  USA: Equal Opportunity Day 

Nov.19  USA: National Play Monopoly Day 

Nov.19  USA: Rocky & Bullwinkle Day 

Nov.19  Brazil: Flag Day (1889)

Nov.19  Bulgaria: 62nd Birthday of Jose Antonio “Kitin” Munoz y Valcarcel   {1958} 

Nov.19  France: Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct of Paris & Pss Philomena of Orleans Ctss of Paris release a photo of their son Pr.Gaston of Orleans on their Facebook page to mark his 11th Birthday today, taken at the Royal Domain of Dreux during the All Saints holidays

Nov.19  France: 11th Birthday of Prince Gaston of Orleans   {2009}

Nov.19  Jordan/Morocco: K.Abdullah II of Jordan holds a phone call with K.Mohammed VI of Morocco

Nov.19  Morocco: 53rd Birthday of Princess Lalla Hasna of Morocco   {1967}

Nov.19  Monaco: National Day 

Nov.19  Monaco: 15th Enthronement Anniversary (Part II) of Prince Albert II of Monaco   {2005}

Nov.19  Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Pss Charlene attend a Te Deum service on the occasion of National Day @ the Cathedral of Monaco [with attendance from: Pss Caroline of Monaco Pss of Hanover, Andrea Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, Pss Alexandra of Hanover, Louis Ducruet & Marie Chevallier Ducruet]

Nov.19  Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Pss Charlene attend the military ceremony on the occasion of National Day @ the Cour d’Honneur, the Princely Palace [with attendance from: Her.Pr.Jacques, Pss Gabriella, Pss Caroline of Monaco Pss of Hanover, Andrea Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, Stefano Casiraghi, Francesco Casiraghi, Pss Alexandra of Hanover, Louis Ducruet, Marie Ducruet, Pauline Ducruet, & Camille Gottlieb]

Nov.19  Monaco: National Day 2020 Concert, “Farinelli and his time” performed by Cecilia Bartoli & the Musicians of the Prince @ the Grimaldi Forum [with attendance from: Pr.Albert II, Pss Charlene, Pss Caroline, Andrea Casiraghi & Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi]

Nov.19  Monaco: Pss Charlene shares photos of her family on the occasion of National Day, taken @ the Princely Palace [including: Pr.Albert II, Her.Pr.Jacques & Pss Gabriella]

Nov.19  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander speaks online with representatives of the economy + education sectors in Aruba about the consequences of the Corona Virus outbreak in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom

Nov.19  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the recently appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives of the States General (Dr. Khadija Arib), the Chairman of the Senate (Prof. Jan Anthonie Bruijn), & the Vice-President of the Council of State (Mr. Thom de Graaf) @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague

Nov.19  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to MBO Utrecht (a small-scale regional MBO school with a range of courses in sectors such as technology, healthcare, event industry, communication & business services)

Nov.19  Netherlands: 12th Birthday of Pieter Anton van Vollenhoven   {2008} 

Nov.19  Belgium: K.Philippe makes a working visit to Huy Prison

Nov.19  Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with Dr. Jean-Paul Lickes (Director of the Administration of Water Management)

Nov.19  Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa announces the winner of the 11th European Microfinance Prize, via video message

Nov.19  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge speaks to a group of the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors via video link

Nov.19  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting via telephone with the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge

Nov.19  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Mr. Charles Mayhew (Chief Executive Officer of Tusk Trust) via video link

Nov.19  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting via video link with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Nov.19  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex participates in the World Innovation Summit for Health via video link

Nov.19  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Meeting via video link with the Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association

Nov.19  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal inspects The Royal Logistic Corps’ 6 Regiment on public duties @ Buckingham Palace, London

Nov.19  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal participates in the Executive Board Meeting of the British Olympic Association via video link

Nov.19  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester attends a Meeting of the Governing Body of the Royal Academy of Music via video link

Nov.19  UK: 43rd Birthday of Lady Davina Lewis   {1977} 

Nov.19  Spain: K.Felipe VI presents the 26th edition of the Pelayo Prize for Jurists of Recognized Prestige @ Cibeles Palace, Madrid

Nov.19  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds solemn audiences with Ambassadors of Poland, Thailand, Ireland & Indonesia @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Nov.19  Sweden: Q.Silvia & Pss Madeleine speak during the Childhood USA Digital ThankYou Gala

Nov.19  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a digital meeting with the Cancer Foundation’s Secretary General (Ulrika Arehed Kagstrom)

Nov.19  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel hold a digital follow-up meeting with the Swedish performing arts

Nov.19  Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip & Pss Sofia visit Dalarna County in connection with the covid-19 pandemic

Nov.19  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja go into quarantine after an employee of the court was diagnosed to Covid-19

Nov.19  Norway: CP Haakon sends a video greeting to the opening of the Music Norway Digital Input Meeting

Nov.19  Norway: CP Haakon attends a video meeting with the Mayors of Bodo, Sokndal & Valer

Nov.19  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives the incoming ministers @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Nov.19  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in a thematic meeting on climate @ the Royal Danish Society of Sciences, Copenhagen




FRIDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.20: Forefast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.20: Feast Day of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (Roman Catholic)

Nov.20: Feast Day of Saint Felix of Valois (Roman Catholic)

Nov.20: Universal Children’s Day

Nov.16-20  USA: American Education Week

Nov.20  USA: Substitute Educators Day 

Nov.20  Mexico: Revolution Day Memorial

Nov.20  India: Chhat Puja / Pratihar Sashti / Surya Sashthi 

Nov.20  Brazil: Black Consciousness Day 

Nov.20  Bulgaria: 21st Birthday of Prince Umberto Vidinski of Bulgaria   {1999} [TWIN]

Nov.20  Bulgaria: 21st Birthday of Princess Sofia Vidinska of Bulgaria   {1999} [TWIN]

Nov.20  Lesotho: 16th Birthday of Princess ‘M’aSeeiso of Lesotho   {2004}

Nov.20  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic (HE Guillermo Eduardo L. Pina Contreras) @ Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague

Nov.20  Netherlands: Pss Margriet & Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven participate in a video message as part of the virtual 39th edition of the Peter Stuyvesant Ball (in New York City, New York, USA)

Nov.20  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 10th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma + Piacenza & Princess Annemarie of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma + Piacenza  {2010} 

Nov.20  Belgium: Q.Mathilde virtually participates in a round table on the theme “Child poverty and COVID-19”, organized on the occasion of the International Day of the Rights of the Child

Nov.20  Liechtenstein: 16th Birthday of Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg   {2004}

Nov.20  UK/Greece: 73rd Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland & Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Greece + Denmark   {1947} 

Nov.20  UK: Q.Elizabeth II & Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh mark their 73rd Wedding Anniversary with a photo of themselves shown opening a card from the Cambridge children, taken earlier this week @ the Oak Room, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Nov.20  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting for the Sustainable Markets Initiative via video link

Nov.20  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Dr. Andrew Clements (Director of the British Truth for Ornithology) via video link

Nov.20  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge receives Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge)

Nov.20  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex participates in the Lancashire Resilience Forum via video link

Nov.20  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex speaks to local representatives from the voluntary sector in Lancashire via video link

Nov.20  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex speaks to local representatives from the business sector in Lancashire via video link

Nov.20  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Williams upon her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer of the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps

Nov.20  Sweden: Funeral for the late Walther Sommerlath [with attendance from: Q.Sonja, Pr.Carl Philip & Pss Sofia]

Nov.20  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends UNICEF’S webinar “A Future for the Children of the World?” & gives an introductory speech

Nov.20  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a digital meeting with Stockholm City Missin’s Senior Advisor (Marika Markovits) & Director (Asa Paborn) 

Nov.20  Norway: The Norwegian Royal Court announces that K.Harald V & Q.Sonja are in home quarantine due to an employee testing postivie for Covid-19.

Nov.20  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State via telephone @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Nov.20  Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with The President of Estonia (HE Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid)

Nov.20  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the Royal Danish Music Conservatory’s annual party @ The Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, Frederiksberg

Nov.20  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the symposium “August Krogh symposium – sports, muscles + health” @ The Royal Danish Society of Sciences, Copenhagen

Nov.20  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in Children’s Day @ UNICEF, Copenhagen

Nov.20  Denmark/Germany: 50th Birthday of Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille   {1970}


SATURDAY

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.21: Feast Day of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple (Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.21: World Television Day

Nov.21: International Games Day

Nov.21: World Hello Day

Nov.21  USA: Guinness World Record Day

Nov.21  USA: National Survivors of Suicide Day 

Nov.21  USA: National Adoption Day 

Nov.21  USA: Family Volunteer Day 

Nov.21  USA: National Stuffing Day 

Nov.21  USA: Gingerbread Day 

Nov.21  Ukraine: Dignity + Freedom Day 

Nov.21  Greece: Armed Forces Day 

Nov.21  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Saudi Arabia @ Amman [with attendance from: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah]

Nov.21  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Secretary of State of the USA (HE Mike Pompeo) @ the Pearl Palace

Nov.21-22  Saudi Arabia: The 2020 G20 Summit @ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [with digital attendance from: K.Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, K.Abdullah II of Jordan, CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah of Jordan, Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai]

Nov.21  UAE-Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum participates in the virtual G20 Summit held in Saudi Arabia @ Dubai

Nov.21  Monaco: Pss Caroline attends the performance of the 1st “Imprevu” (unforeseen) ballet of the season by the Princess Grace Dance Academy @ the Theater of Variety Monaco

Nov.21  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie & Pr.Charles visit the Luxembourg Red Cross Bazaar @ the Royal Hamilius Mall

Nov.21  Liechtenstein: 28th Birthday of Maria Teresa Sartorius y de Liechtenstein   {1992}

Nov.21  UK: Pss Eugenie of York & Jack Brooksbank have moved into Frogmore Cottage @ Windsor, Berkshire


SUNDAY

Nov.22: Feast Day of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe / Christ the King Day (Roman Catholic; Mexico, etc.)

Nov.22: Feast Day of Saint Cecilia, Martyr (Roman Catholic)

Nov.22: 9th Sunday of Luke (Eastern Orthodox Christian)

Nov.15-Dec.24: The Nativity Fast / “Saint Philip’s Fast” (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)

Nov.22  USA: 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in Dallas, TX {1963} 

Nov.22  USA: Mother Goose Day 

Nov.22  Mexico: Feast Day of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe / Christ the King Day (Roman Catholic)

Nov.22  Costa Rica: Teacher’s Day 

Nov.22  Lebanon: Lebanese Independence Day (1943)

Nov.22  North Macedonia: Albanian Alphabet Day 

Nov.22  Germany: Sunday of the Dead / Silent Day 

Nov.22  Portugal: 54th Birthday of Isabel, Duchess of Braganza   {1966} 

Nov.22  Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine attend the commemoration memorial service for the late Blessed Patriarch Irinej of Serbia @ the Greek Church of St. Eleftherios, New York, USA

Nov.22  Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako make virtual visits to the Japanese Red Cross Society Medical Center in Tokyo & 3 other Red Cross Hospitals in Kitami, Fukushima & Okinawa

Nov.22  Jordan/Saudi Arabia: K.Abdullah II of Jordan holds a phone call with K.Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia @ Amman

Nov.22  Jordan: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah participates in the closing session of the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Saudi Arabia

Nov.21-22  Saudi Arabia: The 2020 G20 Summit @ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [with attendance from: K.Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia]

Nov.22  Monaco: The Princely Court releases new photos of Pr.Albert II, Her.Pr.Jacques & Pss Gabriella

Nov.22  Liechtenstein/Kinsky: Count Ferdinand Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau died earlier today, Nov. 22, 2020, @ Vienna, Austria, cause of death was COVID-19, aged 84 years old.  He was the older brother of Pss Marie Aglae of Liechtenstein, wife of Pr.Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein.  He was born as Count Ferdinand Eugen Franz von Assisi Bonaventura Maria Theresia Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau on Oct. 25, 1934 @ Prague, Czech Republic, as the eldest of 7 children of Count Ferdinand Carl Bonaventura Antonius Maria Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau (1907-1969) & Countess Henriette von Ledebur-Wicheln (1910-2002).  His childhood was spent at Horazd’ovice Castle, but left Czechoslovakia after the end of WWII. They settled in West Germany, where he was educated & became a German national.  He studied economics + philosophy @ the University of Munich (1954-1955) & @ the University of Frankfurt, Germany, where he received a Master of Arts in Sociology in 1958. He received a post-graduate degree in International Studies @ the Institut European des Hautes Etudes Internationales @ the University of Nice, France.  He was a noted political scientist & a devout Roman Catholic. He married Countess Hedwig von Ballestrem (b.1933) in April 1962 @ Straubing, Germany.  They had 5 children: Ctss Maria Theresia Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau Ctss von Trauttmansdorff-Weinsberg (b.1963) (married to Ct.Alexander von Trauttmansdorff-Weinsberg); Count Johannes Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau (1964-2008); Ctss Marie Elisabeth Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau Her.Ctss of Konigsegg-Aulendorf (b.1966) (married to Her.Ct.Maximilian of Konigsegg-Aulendorf); Ct.Friedrich Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau (b.1967); & Count Wenzel Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau (1969-1971). He is survived by his widow, 3 children, & 17 grandchildren.  He is also survived by 4 sisters: Ctss Eleonore Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau; Pss Marie Aglae of Liechtenstein Ctss Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau; Ctss Aglae Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau Ctss von Ballestrem; & Ctss Elisabeth Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau Ctss of Dohna-Schlobitten

Nov.22  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge participates in a video call with Future Men (a London-based charity)

Nov.22  Spain: 45th Accession Anniversary & Inauguration Anniversary of King Juan Carlos I of Spain   {1975}

Nov.22  Sweden: Pr.Daniel participates in the Teachers’ Gala broadcast by Utbildningsradion (UR)