Monday, April 12, 2021

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 12 - Sunday, April 18, 2021

MONDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Saint Teresa of Los Andes {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Saint Sabbas {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity {Roman Catholic} (Cuba)

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12: Feast Day of the Venerable Athanasia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.12: Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse

Apr.12: International Day for Street Children

Apr.12: International Day of Human Space Flight / Cosmonautics Day

Apr.12: Equal Pay Day

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month 

Apr.12  USA: 76th Anniversary of the Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt {1945} 

Apr.12  USA: 121st Anniversary of Puerto Rico becoming a U.S. Territory, by an Act of Congress {1900} 

Apr.12  USA: National Licorice Day 

Apr.12  USA: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month 

Apr.12  Bolivia: Children’s Day 

Apr.12  Costa Rica: Battle of Rivas 

Apr.12  Cuba: Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity {Roman Catholic} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.12  France: 765th Anniversary of the Death of Margaret of Bourbon, Countess of Champagne, Queen Consort of Navarre   {1256}

Apr.12  Italy/Spain: 271st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Infanta Maria Antonieta Fernanda of Spain & King Vittorio Amedeo III of Sardinia   {1750} [PROXY] 

Apr.12  Italy/Austria: 179th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Carignano [King Vittorio Emanuele II of Sardinia (1849-1861), King of Italy (1861-1878)] & Archduchess Adelheid of Austria   {1842} 

Apr.12  Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin Becoming the 1st Person in Space {1961} / Yuri’s Night 

Apr.12  Russia: Cosmonautics Day in Russia

Apr.12  Russia: GDss Maria Vladimirovna & GD George Mikhailovich send their combined condolences to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.12  Serbia: CP Alexander II releases a written message to extend his warmest wishes for the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, to the Islamic Community

Apr.5-12  Brunei: 6th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei & Dayangku Raabiatul Adawiyyah Binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah   {2015}

Apr.12  Cambodia: 69th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia (1941-1955 as King; 1953-1970 as a ruler in one form or another; 1993-2004 as King) & Paule-Monique Izzi (Queen Consort Monique/Norodom Monineath of Cambodia; Queen Mother of Cambodia) {1952} [1st wedding] 

Apr.12  Jordan/Qatar: K.Abdullah II of Jordan participates in a phone call with Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to exchange best wishes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives the UK Chief of Defense Staff’s Senior Adviser to the Middle East + North Africa (Air Marshal Martin Simpson) @ Amman

Apr.12  Jordan/Bahrain: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with K.Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with President Barham Salih of Iraq

Apr.12  Jordan/Kuwait: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with Emir/Shkh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait

Apr.12  Jordan/Bahrain: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with CP Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Apr.12  Jordan/UAE-Abu Dhabi: K.Abdullah II of Jordan participates in a phone call with CP/Shkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi for an exchange of Ramadan wishes

Apr.12  Jordan: 44th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Alia bint Al Hussein of Jordan & Lieutenant-Colonel Nasser Wasfi Mirza   {1977} [divorced 1988]

Apr.12  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Antoine Camilleri (Titular of Skalholt, Apostolic Nuncio in Ethiopia + Djibouti, Apostolic Delegate in Somalia, & Holy See Special Representative at the African Union)

Apr.12  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re (Dean of the College of Cardinals)

Apr.12  Monaco: 6th Birthday of India Casiraghi   {2015}

Apr.12  Belgium: 18th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Laurent of Belgium & Princess Claire of Belgium  {2003} 

Apr.12  Luxembourg/Germany: 100th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Sophie of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau-Weilburg & Prince Ernst Heinrich of Saxony, Duke of Saxony   {1921} 

Apr.12  Liechtenstein: 229th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Johann I of Liechtenstein (1805-1836) & Landgravine Josephine Sophie of Furstenberg-Weitra   {1792} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.12  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his passion for conservation, wildlife + the environment

Apr.12  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge releases a written statement in tribute to his late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, including a photo of Prince Philip with Pr.George of Cambridge, taken in 2015 in Norfolk by Catherine Dss of Cambridge

Apr.12  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex releases a written statement in tribute to his grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.11/12  Spain: 466th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Juana/Joanna “the Mad” of Castile, Leon, Aragon, Sicily, Valencia, Majorca + Naples, Countess of Barcelona, Roussillon + Cerdagne   {1555}

Apr.12  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Tribute to Clara Campoanor @ the Congress of Deputies, Madrid

Apr.12  Spain: Q.Sofia attends a meeting via videoconference with the Spanish Parkinson’s Federation, on the occasion of World Parkinson’s Day @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.12  Sweden: 854th Anniversary of the Death of Karl Sverkerson, King of Sweden   {1167}

Apr.12  Sweden: 250th Anniversary of the Death of King Adolf Frederik of Sweden   {1771}

Apr.12  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria attend a digital meeting with representatives from Keep Sweden Clean

Apr.12  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in the digital webinar of the launch of the Generation Pep Report 2021

Apr.12  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital meeting with representatives from the Swedish Basketball Association

Apr.12  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of Defense [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.12  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Professor Brit Salbu (appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav)

Apr.12  Denmark/Norway: 444th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Christian IV of Denmark + Norway   {1577}


TUESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Pope Saint Martin I {Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Blessed Ida {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Saint Hermenegild, Martyr {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.13: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} (Afghanistan, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Jordan, Malaysia, Maldives, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, USA)

Apr.13: Hindi New Year {Hinduism}

Apr.13: Ramayana {Hinduism}

Apr.13: Ougadi / Ugaadi {Hinduism} (Mauritius)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.13: Dyngus Day

Apr.13: International Creativity + Innovation Day

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.13  USA: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  USA: 278th Anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday {1743} / National Thomas Jefferson Day 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.13  USA: Plant Appreciation Day 

Apr.13  USA: National Scrabble Day 

Apr.13  USA: Peeps Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.13  Canada: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Australia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  India: Chaitra Sukhladi 

Apr.13  Laos: Laotian New Year 

Apr.13  Maldives: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Mauritius: Ougadi / Ugaadi {Hinduism} 

Apr.13  Slovakia: Unfairly Prosecuted Persons Day 

Apr.13  South Africa: Family Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.13  Sri Lanka: Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s Eve 

Apr.13  Afghanistan: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam}

Apr.13  Austria/Italy: 214th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Consort Maria Teresa of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of the Romans, Archduchess Consort of Austria, Queen Consort of Hungary + Bohemia, Empress Consort of Austria, Princess of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (Naples + Sicily)   {1807}

Apr.13  France/Italy: 502nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Catherine/Caterina de’ Medici, Queen Consort of France   {1519}

Apr.13  Germany: 910th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor   {1111}

Apr.13  Nepal: K.Gyanendra sends a message on the occasion of the Nepalese New Year 2078

Apr.13  Russia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Russia: GD George Mikhailovich receives an award as a guest of honor of the 5th Anniversary of the International Alliance of Strategic Projects BRICS

Apr.13  Brunei: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Malaysia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.13  Jordan: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the President of the Ukraine (Volodymyr Zelensky)

Apr.13  Jordan/UK: K.Abdullah II of Jordan expresses condolences to Pr.Charles Pr of Wales over the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during a phone call @ Amman

Apr.13  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the Prime Minister of the UK (Boris Johnson)

Apr.13  Jordan: Wedding of Prince Nayef bin Asem bin Nayef of Jordan & Sharifa Farah bint Nasser Al Luhaymaq 

Apr.13  Saudi Arabia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  UAE: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the Van Weel-Bethesda Hospital @ Dirksland

Apr.13  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a digital working visit to the national Student InzetopSchool platform in The Hague

Apr.13  Netherlands: 12th Birthday of Isabel Guillermo   {2009} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021 

Apr.13  UK: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.13  UK: Buckingham Palace shares a short film as tribute from Officers at Britannia Royal Naval College & showing The Duke of Edinburgh’s career + connections with the Royal Navy

Apr.13  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Earl Peel as he delivers up his Wand + Insignia of Office as Lord Chamberlain & the Badge of Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order, & takes leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Chamberlain as HM invests him with the Royal Victorian Chain

Apr.13  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Spring Conference via video link

Apr.13  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia hold an audience with Mr. Hugh Elliott (Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland to Spain) @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.13  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia attend the Presentation of the new IFEMA brand @ the IFEMA Municipal Palace, Madrid

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum Secretary General (Cajsa Wiking) & the Chairman (Annette Brodin Rampe)

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Developments in Asia + Southeast Asia

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital meeting with the Young Leadership Foundation’s Operation Manager (Rebecca Sundberg)

Apr.13  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in a digital organizational visit to Hello World, with the Crown Princess Couple’s Foundation


WEDNESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Blessed Peter Gonzalez {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saint Justin Martyr {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saints Valerian, Tiburtius + Maximus, Martyrs {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome {Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.14: Yom HaZikaron {Judaism} (Israel)

Apr.14: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} (India, Pakistan)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.14  USA: 156th Anniversary of the Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC {1865} 

Apr.14  USA: Air Force Reserve Birthday 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.14  USA: National Pan American Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Ex Spouse Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Gardening Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Dolphin Day 

Apr.14  USA: Dictionary Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Perfume Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month 

Apr.14  Bangladesh: Bengali New Year 

Apr.14  Honduras: America Day 

Apr.14  India: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} 

Apr.14  India: Mesadi 

Apr.14  India: Ambedkar Jayanti 

Apr.14  Israel: Yom HaZikaron {Judaism} 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Apr.14  Pakistan: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.14  South Korea: Black Day / Single People’s Day 

Apr.14  Sri Lanka: Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s Day

Apr.14  Germany: 830th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor   {1191}

Apr.14  Germany: Pr.Georg Friedrich of Prussia & Pss Sophie of Prussia Pss of Isenburg lay a wreath at the resting place of the German Empress Auguste Viktoria (d. Apr. 11, 1921) & attend a religious service to commemorate the centenary of her death @ the Antique Temple, Potsdam

Apr.14  Greece/Italy: 47th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Irene/Yriniy of Greece + Denmark, Princess of Savoy, Duchess Consort of Aosta, Queen Consort of Croatia (1941-1943)   {1974}

Apr.14  Nepal: Nepali New Year 

Apr.14  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu host an evening dedicated to the Romanian Military @ the Elisabeta Palace

Apr.14  Russia: 519th Anniversary of the Coronation of Tsar Ivan III of Russia   {1502}

Apr.14  Russia: 519th Anniversary of the Coronation of Tsar Vasili III of Russia   {1502}

Apr.14  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Q.Jetsun Pema, CP Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck & Pr.Ugyen Wangchuck arrive in Thimphu after concluding their Royal Tour of the eastern dzongkhags of Bhutan [with attendance from: Q.-Mother Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck, Pr.Jigme Dorji Wangchuck & Ashi Yeatso Lhamo]

Apr.14  Bhutan: 35th Birthday of Prince Dasho Jigme Dorji Wangchuck of Bhutan   {1986} 

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.14  Cambodia: Cambodian New Year 

Apr.14  Japan: 280th Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Momozono of Japan   {1741}

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.14  Thailand: Family Day 

Apr.14  Jordan: 41st Wedding Anniversary of Princess Basma bint Talal of Jordan & H.E. Sayyid Walid al-Kurdi   {1980}

Apr.14  UAE-Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai chairs The Cabinet @ Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi [with attendance from: Shkh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi & Shkh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi]

Apr.14  Eswatini: 14th Wedding Anniversary of King Mswati III of Eswatini & Phindie (Phindile) Nkambule (after marriage Inkhosikati LaNkambule of Eswatini)    {2007}

Apr.14  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI chairs the launching ceremony of the implementation of the project for the generalization of social protection & the signing of the 1st related conventions @ the Royal Palace of Fez, Fez

Apr.14  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a General Audience @ the Library of the Vatican Apostolic Palace

Apr.14  Monaco: Pr.Albert II meets Mr. Charles Leclerc (the Monegasque driver for Ferrari) @ the Car Collection of HSH The Prince of Monaco

Apr.14  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander participates in an online discussion with Governor George-Wout of Curaco, the Head of the Epidemiology + Research Department of the Department of Medicine + Health Affairs, the person responsible for the vaccination campaign in Curacao & the Director of Curacao Medical Center

Apr.14-15  Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court publishes photos of the interiors of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City

Apr.14  Liechtenstein: 81st Birthday of Marie Aglae, The Princess of Liechtenstein, Countess Kinsky of Wchinitz + Tettau   {1940}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.14  UK: 164th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Beatrice of Great Britain + Ireland, Princess Heinrich/Henry of Battenberg   {1857} 

Apr.14  UK: 147th Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Alexander of Teck (later Alexander Cambridge, Earl of Athlone)   {1874}

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh showing his commitment to the Commonwealth [some photos featuring: Q.Elizabeth II]

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases new photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with his family. 1 is an informal photo taken in 2015 @ Balmoral Castle, Scotland [including: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge, Pr.George of Cambridge & Pss Charlotte of Cambridge].  The next photo was taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge in 2018 showing the couple with 7 of their great-grandchildren [including: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.George of Cambridge, Pss Charlotte of Cambridge, Pr.Louis of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall & Lena Tindall]

Apr.14  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall release 2 photos “remembering The Duke of Edinburgh as a much-loved Father & Father-in-Law”, the 1st photo shows the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Pr.Charles Pr of Wales during a polo match.  The 2nd photo shows Prince Philip with Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall 

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases a photo of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, taken at a Trooping of the Colour balcony appearance

Apr.14  UK: Pss Eugenie of York shares a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on her Instagram account, including a photo of him with herself & Pss Beatrice of York

Apr.14  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Royal Victoria Yacht Club & meets with members of the Royal Yacht Squadron @ Cowes, the Isle of Wight

Apr.14  Spain: Sermon of the Tortillas, in Teruel 

Apr.14  Spain: 817th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Enrique I of Castile   {1204}

Apr.14  Spain/Portugal: 443rd Anniversary of the Birthday of King Felipe III of Spain + Portugal, Duke of Milan   {1578}

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Permanent Commission of the 3rd Sector Platform @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Board of Directors of Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with a representation of the Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Development @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital board meeting of the Young Leadership Foundation

Apr.14  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital meeting with Mentor

Apr.14  Sweden: Pr.Daniel participates in a digital meeting to meet new students + mentors in the Prince Daniel’s Fellowship’s mentor program

Apr.14  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Lithuania @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Apr.14  Denmark: 10th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Vincent of Denmark, Count of Monpezat   {2011} [TWIN] 

Apr.14  Denmark: 10th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Josephine of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat   {2011} [TWIN] 


THURSDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Blessed Caesar de Bus {Roman Catholic}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Saints Basilissa + Anastasia {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: 5th Thursday of Lent – The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Saint Leonidas of Athens {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Martyr Sabbas the Goth {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} (Australia, Canada, Israel, UK, USA)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.15: Fordicidia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.15: Celtic Tree Month Saille (Willow) Begins {Celtic Pagan}

Apr.15: Day of Dialogue

Apr.15: World Art Day

Apr.15: Universal Day of Culture

Apr.15: International Microvolunteering Day 2021

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.15  USA: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  USA: Tax Day 2021 

Apr.15  USA: 156th Anniversary of the Death of President Abraham Lincoln {1865} 

Apr.15  USA: National Titanic Remembrance Day 

Apr.15  USA: One Boston Day 

Apr.15  USA: Jackie Robinson Day 

Apr.15  USA: Father Damien Day in Hawaii 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.15  USA: National American Sign Language Day 

Apr.15  USA: National Bookmobile Day 

Apr.15  USA: McDonald’s Day 

Apr.15  USA: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day 

Apr.15  USA: Banana Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.15  Canada: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  Australia: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  India: Bahag Bihu / Vaisakhadi 

Apr.15  Israel: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Apr.15  North Korea: Birth Date of Kim Il Sung 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.15  South Korea: National Assembly Election Day 2021

Apr.15  Taiwan: Matsu’s Birthday 

Apr.15  Greece/Denmark: 22nd Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece + Denmark   {1999}

Apr.15  Italy: 542nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Joanna of Naples, Queen Consort of Naples   {1479}

Apr.15  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu visit Arad Municipality [visit the headquarters of the Romanian Red Cross @ Arad; visit the Arad County Emergency Clinical Hospital & the newly renovated pediatric ward II]

Apr.15  Romania: Nicolae al Romaniei visits the Salvamont (Rescue), Targu Jiu alaturi de IPS Calinic

Apr.15  Russia: 337th Anniversary of the Birthday of Marta/Marfa Elena Samuilovna Skavronska/Skavronskaya, Empress Consort of All the Russias (1721-1725), Empress + Autocrat Catherine I of All the Russias (1725-1727)   {1684} [New Style Date]

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.15  Malaysia: Declaration of Malacca as Historical City, in Malacca 

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.15  Thailand: 115th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Consort Suvadhana (Krueakaew Abhaiwongse) of Siam, Consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam (1910-1925)         {1906}

Apr.15  Jordan: 15th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Fahdah Hashim of Jordan   {2006} [ZIFAF] 

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaira Ferrer, S.J. (Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto (Titular of Turris in Proconsulari, Apostolic Nuncio in Bosnia + Herzegovina & Montenegro)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio (Titular of Montemarano, Apostolic Nuncio in Poland)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message for the 58th General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message for the participants in the International Conference “A Politics Rooted in the People”, organized by the Centre for Theology + Community

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message on the occasion of the International Congress “Mujer exceptional” (Exceptional Woman) (taking place at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic University Apr.12-15) dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Teresa of Avila as a Doctor of the Church

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a digital working visit to freelancers

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a digital working visit to the Xtra Foundation in The Hague

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the States General [Mrs. VA (Vera) Bergkamp] @ Huis ten Bosch Palace

Apr.15  Netherlands: Q.Maxima visits the International Theater Amsterdam

Apr.15  Netherlands: Pr.Constantijn digitally attends the online Awards Show of the 2021 World Press Photo Contests & gives a speech

Apr.15  Netherlands: 20th Birthday of Anastasia “Anna” van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven   {2001} 

Apr.15  Belgium: 61st Birthday of King Philippe of the Belgians {1960}

Apr.15  Belgium: The Royal Belgian Court releases a new photo of K.Philippe to celebrate his 61st Birthday

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.15  UK: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.15  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall view a selection of flowers that have been left by members of the public in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh @ Marlborough House Gardens, London

Apr.15  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photo of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his involvement with The Duke of Edinburgh Awards [1 photo including: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex]

Apr.15  Spain: 706th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Jaime III of Mallorca   {1315}

Apr.15  Spain/Italy: 202nd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain, Duke of Cadiz & Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1819} [PROXY] 

Apr.15  Spain/UK/Germany: 52nd Anniversary of the Death of Queen Consort Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Spain, Princess of Battenberg   {1969}

Apr.15  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the new Airbus Campus @ Getafe, Madrid

Apr.15  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the act of proclamation of the winner of the 2021 Princess of Girona Foundation Award in the “Social” category @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.15  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a Digital Board Meeting of the World Scout Foundation

Apr.15  Sweden: Q.Silvia buys the 1st May flower of the year (cornflower), digitally, from Elin Eisele (13 years old)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria holds a digital audience with Martin Kragh (from the Foreign Policy Institute - UI)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria participates in a digital meeting on the conflicts that are in focus for the Organization for Security + Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in a digital organizational visit to Motivationslyftet, with the Crown Princess Couple’s Foundation

Apr.15  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]

Apr.15  Denmark: 375th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Christian V of Denmark   {1646}

Apr.15  Denmark: CP Frederik opens the international food summit “World Food Summit – Better Food for More People”


FRIDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.16: Feast Day of Saint Bernadette Soubirous {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.16: Feast Day of the Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene, Chionia, Leonidas & Charissia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.16: First Day of Ridvan {Baha’i}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.16: World Voice Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.16  USA: Emancipation Day, in Washington DC 

Apr.16  USA: Jose de Diego’s Birthday, in Puerto Rico 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.16  USA: National Stress Awareness Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Librarian Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Healthcare Decisions Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Bean Counter Day 

Apr.16  USA: National D.A.R.E. Day 

Apr.16  USA: Wear Pajamas to Work Day 

Apr.16  USA: National High Five Day 

Apr.16  USA: Save the Elephant Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Orchid Day 

Apr.16  USA: Day of the Mushroom 

Apr.16  USA: National Eggs Benedict Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.16  Armenia: Day of Armenian Cinema 

Apr.16  Hungary: Holocaust Memorial Day 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.16  Egypt: 45th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of King Fuad II of Egypt (July 26, 1952-June 18-1953) & Dominique-France Loeb Picard (Queen Consort of Egypt 1976-1996/1999; Princess Fadila of Egypt 1999-2008)   {1976} [divorced 1996/2008]

Apr.16  France: 702nd Anniversary of the Birthday of King John/Jean II “the Good” of France   {1319}

Apr.16  Germany: 1,952nd Anniversary of the Death of Otho, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire   {69 AD}

Apr.16  Italy/Spain: 85th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Alfonso of The Two Sicilies (Bourbon-Two Sicilies), Infante of Spain, Duke of Calabria & Princess Alicia/Alice of Bourbon-Parma   {1936} 

Apr.16  Russia/Germany: 180th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia [Tsar Alexander II of Russia] & Princess Maximiliane Wilhelmine Auguste Sophie Marie of Hessen-Darmstadt [Tsarina Marie Alexandrovna of Russia]   {1841} 

Apr.16  Russia: GD George Mikhailovich releases the newly created dual monogram of his & his fiancée, Rebecca Victoria Romanovna Bettarini, with their initial intertwined in Cyrillic

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.16  Malaysia: 21st Anniversary of the Death of King Putra of Malaysia (1960-1965), Sultan of Perlis (1945-2000)   {2000} 

Apr.16  Lesotho: 55th Birthday of Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho   {1966}

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle (Prefectt of the Congregation for the Evangelism of Peoples)

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Dr. Filippo Grandi (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) & his entourage

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Jose Rodriguez Carballo, O.F.M. (Titular of Belcastro, Secretary of the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life & the Societies of Apostolic Life) & Archbishop Arrigo Miglio (Emeritus of Cagliari, Italy)

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Archbishop Mon Anthimos Jack Yakoub of the Syro-Orthodox Church of Antioch

Apr.16  Vatican City: 94th Birthday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI   {1927}

Apr.16  Belgium: 13th Birthday of Princess Eleonore of Belgium   {2008}

Apr.16  Belgium: The Royal Belgian Court releases a new photograph of Pss Eleonore to celebrate her 13th Birthday, taken by Michel Gronemberger in October 2020

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 13th Anniversary of the Death of Count Carl Josef Henckel von Donnersmarck   {2008}

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 66th Birthday of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg   {1955}

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 29th Birthday of Prince Sebastian of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau   {1992}   

Apr.16  Liechtenstein: 55th Engagement Anniversary of Hans Adam, The Prince of Liechtenstein & Marie Aglae, The Princess of Liechtenstein, Countess Kinsky von Wichinitz + Tettau   {1966}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.16  UK: Buckingham Palace releases several photographs of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his close involvement with the Armed Forces

Apr.16  UK: Buckingham Palace releases a photo of Q.Elizabeth II & the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, taken by Sophie Ctss of Wessex in 2003 outdoors @ the top of the Coyles of Muick, Scotland

Apr.16  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, Sophie Ctss of Wessex & Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor view flowers + tributes laid out on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral outdoors @ St. George’s Chapel

Apr.16  UK: Michael Tindall shares a photo of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Mia Tindall, taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge

Apr.16  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Presentation of the Report of the “Working Group on the role of women in the internationalization of the Spanish economy” @ the Ministry of Industry, Commerce + Tourism, Madrid

Apr.16  Sweden/Germany: 157th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Carl Nikolaus August of Sweden, Duke of Dalarna & Princess Teresia/Therese Amalia/Amalie Karolina/Karoline Josefina/Josephine Antoinetta/Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg  {1864} 

Apr.16  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with The Prime Minister [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.16  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.16  Norway: CP Haakon sends a digital greeting to the journalists attending the SKUP Conference 2021

Apr.16  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit present a Spellemannprisen award (Norwegian Music Award), as part of this evening’s broadcast of the Norwegian Music Award hosted by the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation @ the Skaugum Estate

Apr.16  Denmark: 81st Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark   {1940}

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II celebrates her 81st Birthday privately @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II steps out on the steps & waves at those present for her 81st Birthday @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives a musical birthday surprise from musicians from the Royal Life Guards Music Corps outdoors @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court  publishes photos of Danes’ congratulations messages to Q.Margrethe II on the occasion of her 81st Birthday

Apr.16  Denmark: CP Frederik, CPss Mary, Pr.Christian, Pss Isabella, Pr.Vincent & Pss Josephine attend a Birthday Lunch with Q.Margrethe II @ Fredensborg Palace



SATURDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Feast Day of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Saturday of Our Lady {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Feast Day of Saint Anicetus, Pope & Martyr {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.17: 5th Saturday of Lent – The Akathist Hymn {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.17: Feast Day of the Venerable Simeon of Persia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.17: World Haemophilia Day

Apr.17: International Bat Appreciation Day

Apr.17: World Malbec Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apt.17  USA: National Ellis Island Family History Day 

Apr.17  USA: Flag Day in American Samoa {1900/1960}

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.17  USA: National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Haiku Poetry Day 

Apr.17  USA: Ford Mustang Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Bat Appreciation Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Crawfish Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Cheeseball Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.17  Gabon: Women’s Rights Day 

Apr.17  Myanmar: Burmese New Year 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.17  Syria: Evacuation Day / Independence Day {1946} 

Apr.17  Austria/Germany: 310th Anniversary of the Death of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, King in Germany, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria, King of Croatia   {1711}

Apr.17  France: 750th Anniversary of the Death of Isabella of France, Queen Consort of Navarre, Countess Consort of Champagne   {1271}

Apr.17  France: Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct. of Paris participates in an interview with Europe 1 Radio’s Pierre Vilna, via telephone

Apr.17  Italy: National Espresso Day / Espresso Italiano Day

Apr.17  Eswatini: 11th Anniversary of the Death of Inkhosikati LaMhlanga of Swaziland   {2010}

Apr.17  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Marc Ouellet (P.S.S.) (Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops)

Apr.17  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Bishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik of Daejeon, Korea

Apr.17  Netherlands: 53rd Birthday of Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau   {1968}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.17  UK: The FA Cup Semi Final 1 @ Wembley Stadium

Apr.17  UK: The FA Cup Semi Final 2 @ Wembley Stadium

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.17  UK: Buckingham Palace releases an audio & photographic montage to commemorate the life of The Duke of Edinburgh with words by the Poet Laureate, entitled ‘The Patriarchs – An Elegy’

Apr.17  UK: The Royal Ceremonial Funeral of the late The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at 3:00pm (15:00 BST) on Saturday, April 17, 2021 @ St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, & a National Minute of Silence [Walking Behind the Coffin during the Procession from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex + Forfar, Pss Anne Pss Royal, Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence, Peter Phillips & David Armstrong-Jones Earl of Snowdon] [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, Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pss Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Pss Eugenie of York, Jack Brooksbank, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex + Forfar, Sophie Ctss of Wessex + Forfar, James Mountbatten-Windsor Vscnt Severn, Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Pss Anne Pss Royal, Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Michael Tindall, David Armstrong-Jones Earl of Snowdon, Ldy Sarah Chatto, Daniel Chatto, Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester, Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, Pss Alexandra of Kent, Her.Pr.Bernhard of Baden, Lndgrv Donatus of Hesse, Pr.Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg,Penelope Knatchbull Ctss Mountbatten of Burma]

Apr.17  Spain: 119th Anniversary of the Death of King Consort Francis/Francisco of Spain, Infante of Spain, Duke of Cadiz   {1902}

Apr.17  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the new facilities of the Sports Museum & the Final of the Spanish championship “HM the King’s Cup” of Football 2020/2021 between the Athletic Club vs. FC Barcelona teams @ La Cartuja Stadium, Seville

Apr.17  Norway: 17th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway   {2004} 

Apr.17  Denmark: 941st Anniversary of the Death of Harald Hen, King of Denmark   {1080}


SUNDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Feast Day of Blessed James Oldo {Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Feast Day of Saint Apollonius {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Good Shepherd Sunday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.18: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt / 5th Sunday of Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.18: Feast Day of the Venerable Cosmas of Chalcedon {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.18: International Day for Monuments + Sites

Apr.18: International Amateur Radio Day

Apr.18: International Jugglers Day

Apr.18  World Circus Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.18  USA: 246th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Mass., Shouting “The Red Coats are Coming” – as the American Revolutionary War begins {1775} 

Apr.18  USA: 115th Anniversary of The Great San Francisco Earthquake {1906} 

Apr.18  USA: Husband Appreciation Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Record Store Day 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY

Apr.18  USA: National Linemen Appreciation Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Columnists’ Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Auctioneers Day 

Apr.18  USA: Adult Autism Day 

Apr.18  USA: Healthy Kids Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Animal Crackers Birthday/Day 
  
Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.18  Australia: Youth Homelessness Matters Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.18  Zimbabwe: Independence Day {1980} 

Apr.18/19  France/Austria: 251st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Archduchess Marie Antonie (Marie Antoinette) of Austria & (future) King Louis XVI Auguste of France   {1770} 

Apr.18  Russia: 104th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Nadejda Petrovna of Russia & Prince Nikolai Orlov   {1917} 

Apr.18  Japan: 52nd Birthday of Sayako Kuroda (the former Sayako, Princess Nori of Japan)   {1969}

Apr.18  Jordan/Egypt: 66th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan & Sharifa Dina bint ‘Abdu’l-Hamid of Egypt   {1955} [separated 1956; divorced June 24, 1957]

Apr.18  Jordan: 14th Birthday of Princess Haya bint Al Hamzah of Jordan   {2007}

Apr.18  Lesotho: 14th Birthday of Prince Lerotholi David Mohato Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho   {2007}

Apr.18  Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli on the occasion of the 3rd Sunday of Easter from the balcony @ Saint Peter’s Square

Apr.18  Monaco: 65th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco & Grace Kelly (later Grace, The Princess of Monaco)   {1956} 

Apr.18  Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Melanie-Antoinette de Massy attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Final (tennis) @ the Monegasque Tennis + Monte Carlo Country Club 

Apr.18  Netherlands/Austria: 422nd Anniversary of the Wedding of Isabella Clara Eugenia, Stattholder of the Netherlands & Archduke Albrecht of Austria   {1599} 

Apr.18  Netherlands: 49th Birthday of Princess Annette of Orange-Nassau   {1972}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.18  Spain/Austria: 422nd Anniversary of the Wedding of King Felipe III of Spain & Margarete of Austria   {1599} 

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