Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 5 - Sunday, April 11, 2021

MONDAY

Apr.5: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.} (Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua + Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bosnia + Herzegovina, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cook Islands, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Curacao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Reunion, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts + Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre + Miquelon, Saint Vincent + the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, St. Barts, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad + Tobago, Turks + Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, UK, USA, US Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Wallis + Futuna, Zambia, Zimbabwe)

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

Apr.5: Monday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.5: Feast Day of Saint Vincent Ferrer {Roman Catholic}

Apr.5: Feast Day of Saint Irene {Roman Catholic}

Apr.5: Feast Day of Our Lady of Divine Providence {Roman Catholic} (Italy)

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

Apr.5: Feast Day of Saint Plato the Studite {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.5: Feast Day of the Venerable Theodora {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.1-7: Golden Rule 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.5  USA: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  USA: Gold Star Spouses Day / Gold Star Wives Day (USA)

Apr.5  USA: 57th Anniversary of the Death of General Douglas MacArthur in Washington DC (aged 84) {1964} 

Apr.5  USA: Geologists Day 

Apr.5  USA: First Contact Day {Star Trek} 

Apr.5  USA: National Read a Road Map Day 

Apr.5  USA: Education & Sharing Day 2021 

Apr.5  USA: National Dandelion Day 

Apr.5  USA: National Deep Dish Pizza 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.5  Canada: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Andorra: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Anguilla: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Antigua + Barbuda: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Armenia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Aruba: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Australia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Bahamas: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Bangladesh: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Barbados: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Belize: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Benin: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Bosnia + Herzegovina: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Botswana: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  British Virgin Islands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Burkina Faso: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Cayman Islands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Central African Republic: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Chad: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  China: Qing Ming Jie 

Apr.5  Cook Islands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Croatia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Curacao: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Czech Republic: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Dominica: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Fiji: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Finland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  French Guiana: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  French Polynesia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Gabon: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Gambia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Ghana: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Gibraltar: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Greenland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Grenada: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Guadeloupe: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Guatemala: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Guinea: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Guyana: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Hong Kong: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Hong Kong: Tomb Sweeping Day 

Apr.5  Iceland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Ireland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Jamaica: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Kenya: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Kiribati: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Kosovo: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Latvia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Lebanon: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Lithuania: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Madagascar: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Malawi: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Mali: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Malta: Easter Monday / Easter Monday Bank Holiday{Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Martinique: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Mayotte: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Montserrat: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Namibia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Nauru: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  New Caledonia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  New Zealand: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Niger: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Nigeria: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  North Macedonia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Pakistan: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Papua New Guinea: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Poland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Reunion: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Barts: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Helena: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Kitts + Nevis: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Lucia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Martin: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Pierre + Miquelon: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Saint Vincent + the Grenadines: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Samoa: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  San Marino: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Senegal: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Seychelles: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Sierra Leone: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Sint Maarten: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Slovakia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Slovenia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Solomon Islands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  South Africa: Family Day 

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

Apr.5  South Korea: Arbor Day 

Apr.5  Suriname: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Switzerland: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Taiwan: Tomb Sweeping Day 

Apr.5  Taiwan: Children’s Day Observed 

Apr.5  Tanzania: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Togo: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Trinidad + Tobago: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Turks + Caicos: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Tuvalu: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Uganda: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Vanuatu: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Wallis + Futuna: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Zambia: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Zimbabwe: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Albania: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Albania: 82nd Anniversary of the Birthday of King/Crown Prince Leka I of the Albanians   {1939}

Apr.5  Austria: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Bulgaria/Germany: 164th Anniversary of the Birthday of Alexander, The Prince of Bulgaria (1879-1886), Prince of Battenberg   {1857}

Apr.5  France: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  France: 851st Anniversary of the Birthday of Isabella of Hainault, Queen Consort of France   {1170}

Apr.5  Germany: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Germany: 1198th Anniversary of the Coronation of Lothair I, Holy Roman Emperor   {823}

Apr.5  Germany: 666th Anniversary of the Coronation of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor   {1355}

Apr.5  Germany/Italy/Austria: 549th Anniversary of the Birthday of Bianca Maria Sforza, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of Germany, Duchess Consort of Austria   {1472}

Apr.5  Iran: 96th Anniversary of the Death of Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, Shahanshah of Persia   {1925}

Apr.5  Italy: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Italy: Feast Day of Our Lady of Divine Providence {Roman Catholic} 

Apr.5  Italy: 152nd Anniversary of the Wedding of Roberto I, Duke of Parma + Piacenza & Princess Maria Pia della Grazia of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1869} 

Apr.5  Italy: 50th Birthday of Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro   {1971}

Apr.5  Italy: Pss Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Dss of Castro posts a photo of herself with her 2 daughters, Pss Maria-Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Dss of Calabria & Pss Maria-Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Dss of Noto, on her Instagram account, all shown holding dogs to celebrate Pss Camilla’s 50th Birthday & her birthday gift of a short-haired white greyhound named Candy, taken outdoors

Apr.5  Montenegro: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Russia: 395th Anniversary of the Death of Anna Alexeievna Koltovskaya, Tsaritsa Consort of All Russia   {1626}

Apr.5  Russia: 224th Anniversary of the Coronation of Tsar Paul of Russia   {1797}

Apr.5  Tonga: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Tonga: 103rd Anniversary of the Death of King George (Siaosi) Tupou II of Tonga (1893-1918)   {1918}

Apr.5  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Q.Jetsun Pema, CP Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck & Pr.Ugyen Wangchuck visit Thegchog Ugyen Chholing Lhakhang @ Dramitse [with attendance from: Q.-Mother Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck, Pr.Jigme Dorji Wangchuck & Ashi Yeatso Lhamo]

Apr.5  Bhutan: 12th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen Wangchuck of Bhutan & Dasho Phub W. Dorji Wangchuk   {2009} 

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

Apr.5  Thailand: 70th Birthday of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand   {1951}

Apr.5  Jordan: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Jordan: The Royal Hashemite Court releases a statement regarding the matter surrounding Pr.Hamzah bin Al HusseinK.Abdullah II has entrusted Pr.El Hassan bin Talal as a mediator & he reached out to Pr.Hamzah bin Al HusseinPr.El Hassan bin Talal participated in a meeting on Monday, Apr. 5, 2021, with Pr.Hamzah bin Al Hussein [with attendance from: Pr.Hashim bin Al Hussein, Pr.Talal bin Muhammed, Pr.Ghazi bin Muhammed & Pr.Rashid bin El Hassan] @ Prince El Hassan’s Residence, Amman.  Pr.Hamzah bin Al Hussein signed a letter reaffirming his support of The King.

Apr.5  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani holds an official reception ceremony & an official talks session with the President of the Ukraine (HE Volodymyr Zelenskyy) @ the Amiri Diwan

Apr.5  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani & President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine witness the signing ceremony of a number of agreements & memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between Qatar & Ukraine @ the Amiri Diwan

Apr.5  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration + Chadians Abroad of the Republic of Chad (HE Amine Abba Sidick) & his accompanying delegation 

Apr.5  Qatar: Shkha Moza bint Nasser meets with the First Lady of Ukraine (HE Olena Zelenska) @ Doha

Apr.5  Eswatini: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Lesotho: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Vatican City: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli prayer on the occasion of The Monday after Easter, “Monday of the Angel” @ the Library of the Apostolic Palace

Apr.5  Monaco: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Netherlands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 7th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Cecilia of Bourbon-Parma   {2014} 

Apr.5  Belgium: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Luxembourg: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Liechtenstein: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.5  UK/Guernsey/Isle of Man/Jersey: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Spain: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Sweden: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Norway: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.5  Norway/Sweden: 67th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Princess Martha of Norway, Princess of Sweden   {1954}

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

Apr.5  Denmark/Faroe Islands: Easter Monday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}


TUESDAY

Apr.6: Easter Tuesday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.} [Tasmania (Australia), Nauru]

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

Apr.6: Tuesday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.6: Feast Day of Saint Crescentia Hoess {Roman Catholic}

Apr.6: Feast Day of Saint Juliana of Cornillon {Roman Catholic}

Apr.6: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Conception {Roman Catholic} (Belgium)

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

Apr.6: Feast Day of Saint Methodius of Moravia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.6: Saints Day {The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints / Mormon}

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.6: International Day of Sport for Development + Peace

Apr.6: 112th Anniversary of Explorers Matthew A. Henson & Robert E. Perry Reaching the North Pole {1909}

Apr.1-7: Golden Rule 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.6  USA: Army Day 

Apr.6  USA: New Beer’s Eve 

Apr.6  USA: National Tartan Day 

Apr.6  USA: National Student-Athlete Day 

Apr.6  USA: National Library Workers’ Day 

Apr.6  USA: Hostess Twinkie Day 

Apr.6  USA: National Caramel Popcorn 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.6  Canada: National Tartan Day 

Apr.6  Australia: Easter Tuesday, in Tasmania {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.}

Apr.6  Burundi: President Ntaryamira Day 

Apr.6  New Zealand: Southland Anniversary Day 

Apr.6  Nauru: Easter Tuesday {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican, etc.} 

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

Apr.6  France: 766th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Theobald II of Navarre, Count of Champagne et de Brie & Isabelle of France   {1255}

Apr.6  France/Austria: 89th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Maria Dorothea of Orleans, Duchess of Orleans, Archduchess of Austria   {1932}

Apr.6  Germany/Austria: 389th Anniversary of the Birthday of Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Tyrol, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of Germany, Bohemia + Hungary   {1632}

Apr.6  Greece: 125th Anniversary of the Opening of the 1st modern Olympic Games, in Athens, Greece {1896} 

Apr.6  Italy: 256th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Carlo Felice of Sardinia   {1765}

Apr.6  Italy: 214th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Carlo Felice of Sardinia (1824-1831) & Princess Maria Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1807} 

Apr.6  Russia: 146th Anniversary of the Birthday of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia   {1875}

Apr.6  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Q.Jetsun Pema, CP Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck & Pr.Ugyen Wangchuck visit the Namdroling Dratshang @ Autsho, Lhuentse [with attendance from: Q.-Mother Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck, Pr.Jigme Dorji Wangchuck & Ashi Yeatso Lhamo]

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

Apr.6  Japan: 733rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Go-Fushimi of Japan   {1288}

Apr.6  Thailand: Chakri Day / Chakri Memorial Day {1782}

Apr.6  Jordan: 14th Birthday of Princess Haalah bint Al Hashim of Jordan   {2007}

Apr.6  Eswatini: 3rd Anniversary of the Death of Inkhosikati LaMasango (Senteni Masango) of Eswatini   {2018} 

Apr.6  Eswatini: K.Mswati III receives the President of Botswana (Dr. Mokgweetsi Maisisi) @ the Royal Palace of Lozitha

Apr.6  Eswatini: Q.-Mother Indlovukazi receives the President of Botswana (Dr. Mokgweetsi Maisisi) @ her royal residence, Ludzidzini

Apr.6  Monaco: 16th Anniversary of the Death of Rainier III, The Prince of Monaco (1949-2005)   {2005}

Apr.6  Monaco: 16th Accession Anniversary of Albert II, The Prince of Monaco   {2005}

Apr.6  Monaco: Charlotte Casiraghi participates in the 2nd traditional literary meeting @ Rue Cambon, Paris, France

Apr.6  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander opens the new high-tech warehouse of CB (formerly Centraal Boekhuis), upon their 150th anniversary @ Culemborg

Apr.6  Netherlands: Q.Maxima speaks online during a digital working visit with researchers, psychiatrists, a general practitioner & MIND (an organization working to prevent psychological problems)

Apr.6  Belgium: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Conception {Roman Catholic} 

Apr.6  Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court announces the Engagement of Prince Louis of Luxembourg & Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, along with the release of 3 new photos of the couple [1 photo including GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa].  The groom-to-be was born on Aug.3, 1986 & is the 3rd son of GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. He has 2 children from his previous marriage to Tessy Antony [Pr.Gabriel of Nassau (b.2006) & Pr.Noah of Nassau (b.2007)] The bride-to-be was born on Aug. 8, 1991 in Bordeaux, France, as the youngest child of Pierre Sirgue (lawyer specializing in Health Law) & the late Scarlett Sirgue (nee Berrebi) (lawyer specializing in Family Law) (died 2021).  She has 2 older siblings who are both mediators: a sister, Elisabeth (Sirgue) Defforey (34); & a brother, Archibald Sirgue (27).  She grew up with her siblings between Cap Ferret, Bordeaux, Switzerland, London (UK) & Paris.  She was admitted to the Paris Bar at 23 & sworn-in at 25.  She began her career alongside her mother in Family Law, and is now in Victims’ Law within the firm founded by her parents in 1984 (which specializes in labour law, family law & personal injury law), Cabinet d’avocats BERREBI & SIRGUE, which has offices in both Bordeaux & Paris.  Pr.Louis is a mediator within the same firm, in charge of developing amicable conflict resolution.

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.6  UK: 822nd Anniversary of the Death of King Richard I “the Lion-Hearted” of England, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Poitou   {1199}

Apr.6  UK: 42nd Birthday of Lord Frederick Windsor   {1979} 

Apr.6  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds a military audience with a group of Brigadier Generals & Admirals @ the Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid

Apr.6  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds a military audience with a group of Brigadier Generals & Rear Admirals @ the Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid

Apr.6  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds a military audience with a group of Colonels & Ship Captains @ the Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

Apr.6  Norway: Pss Martha Louise confirms that she plans to move with her daughters Maud Behn, Leah Behn & Emma Behn to Los Angeles, CA, USA, at a yet unknown time, per an interview with the Norwegian newspaper VG

Apr.6  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II transfers her Royal Residence household to Fredensborg Palace

Apr.6  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the launch of Elements of AI in Denmark (a free online course on artificial intelligence developed by the University of Helsinki & the consulting firm Reaktor) @ Industriens Hus, Copenhagen



WEDNESDAY

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

Apr.7: Feast Day of Saint John Baptist de La Salle {Roman Catholic}

Apr.7: Wednesday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.7: Easter Wednesday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.7: Feast Day of the Repose of Saint Tikhon {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.7: Old Calendar Feast of the Annunciation {Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.7: World Health Day

Apr.7: Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide

Apr.7: International Beaver Day

Apr.7: 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of The World Health Organization (WHO) {1948}

Apr.7: Metric System Day

Apr.1-7: Golden Rule 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.7  USA: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Day of Action 

Apr.7  USA: National Beer Day 

Apr.7  USA: National Handmade Day 

Apr.7  USA: National No Housework Day 

Apr.7  USA: National Coffee Cake 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.7  Armenia: Motherhood + Beauty Day 

Apr.7  Kyrgyzstan: April People’s Revolution Day 

Apr.7  Mongolia: Health Day 

Apr.7  Mozambique: Mozambican Woman’s Day 

Apr.7  Rwanda: Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day 

Apr.7  Slovenia: Flag Day {1848} 

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

Apr.7  Tanzania: Karume Day 

Apr.7  Austria: 205th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Consort Maria Ludowika/Ludovika of Austria, Queen Consort of Hungary + Bohemia, Archduchess of Austria-Este   {1816}

Apr.7  Bulgaria: 6th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Prince Kardam of Bulgaria, Prince of Turnovo, Duke of Saxony   {2015}

Apr.7  Egypt: 81st Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Fawzia Farouk of Egypt   {1940}

Apr.7  France: 523rd Anniversary of the Death of Charles VIII “l’ Affable/the Affable”, King of France, Dauphin of Viennois, Duke of Bretagne   {1498}

Apr.7  France/Italy/Spain: 176th Anniversary of the Death of Marie Julie Clary Bonaparte, Queen Consort of Naples + Sicily (1806-1808), Queen Consort of Spain + the Indies (1808-1813), Countess de Survilliers   {1845}

Apr.7  Germany/Italy: 1097th Anniversary of the Death of Berengar I of Friuli, King of Italy, Holy Roman Emperor   {924}

Apr.7  Serbia: 85th Birthday of Princess Elisabeth of Yugoslavia   {1936}

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

Apr.7  Jordan: K.Abdullah II sends a letter to the Jordanian people regarding the recent matter with his brother Pr.Hamzah bin Al Hussein

Apr.7  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the President of the USA (Joe Biden)

Apr.7  Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives the European Commission President (Ursula von der Leyen) @ Amman

Apr.7  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the President of Poland (Andrzej Duda)

Apr.7  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the President of Tunisia (Kais Saied)

Apr.7  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a General Audience @ the Library of the Apostolic Palace

Apr.7  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the presentations of credentials @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague [from: the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines (HE Jose Eduardo Malaya); & the Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia (HE Fernando Antonio Grillo Rubiano)]

Apr.7  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the President/Chairman of the Senate of the States General (Prof. Dr. JA Bruijn) & the Vice President of the Council of State (Mr. Th. C. de Graaf) upon their appointments

Apr.7  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the Valentine’s School @ Rotterdam-Delfshaven

Apr.7  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the petrochemical company Huntsman Holland BV @ Rotterdam-Botlek

Apr.7  Luxembourg/Germany: 100th Anniversary of the Wedding of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria & Princess Antonia/Antoinette of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau-Weilburg   {1921} 

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.7  UK/Germany: 203rd Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain & Friedrich VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg   {1818} 

Apr.7  UK: 168th Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Leopold of Great Britain + Ireland, Duke of Albany   {1853}

Apr.7  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits Tottenham Vaccination Centre, Lordship Lane Primary Care Centre @ Haringey, London

Apr.7  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits the London Islamic Society + Mosque @ Wightmad Road Mosque, Haringey, London

Apr.7  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens a new development of the English Rural Housing Association @ Churnbridge Row, North Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Apr.7  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Business Strategy Meeting of the English Rural Housing Association, via video link

Apr.7  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Mr. Michael Tindall (Patron of Cure Parkinson’s) via video link

Apr.7  Spain/Austria/Italy: 253rd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Archduchess Marie/Maria Caroline/Karoline of Austria & Infante Fernando of Spain [King Ferdinando IV of Naples + Sicily (1759-1816); King Ferdinando I of the Two Sicilies (1816-1825)]   {1768} [PROXY] 

Apr.7  Spain/Portugal/Italy: 189th Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Infante Sebastian of Spain + Portugal & Princess Maria Amalia of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1832} [PROXY] 

Apr.7  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Board of Directors of Berge y Compania @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.7  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Governing Board of the Official College of Telecommunications Engineers (COIT) @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.7  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with a representation of the Association of Victims of Terrorism (AVT) @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.7  Spain: Q.Letizia attends a working meeting with the Mutua Madrilena Foundation @ the Headquarters of the Mutua Madrilena Foundation, Madrid

Apr.7  Spain: 58th Birthday of Jaime de Marichalar y Saenz de Tejada   {1963} 

Apr.7  Spain: Jaime de Marichalar y Saenz de Tejada celebrates his 58th Birthday with his children, Victoria de Borbon y de Marichalar & Felipe de Borbon y de Marichalar @ a restaurant, Madrid

Apr.7  Sweden: 80th Birthday of Tord Magnuson   {1941} 

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January


THURSDAY

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

Apr.8: Feast Day of Saint Julie Billiart {Roman Catholic}

Apr.8: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Valley {Roman Catholic} [(Sicily) Italy]

Apr.8: Thursday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.8: Easter Thursday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.8: Feast Day of Saint Celestine {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.8: Feast Day of Apostle Herodion, Agabus, Rufus & Asyncritus of the 70 {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.8: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} (Australia, Canada, Israel, UK, USA)

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.8: International Romani /Roma 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.8  USA: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} 

Apr.8  USA: National Record Store Day

Apr.8  USA: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day 

Apr.8  USA: National Zoo Lovers Day 

Apr.8  USA: National Empanada 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.8  Canada: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} 

Apr.8  Australia: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} 

Apr.8  Israel: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} 

Apr.8  Kosovo: Day of Romas 

Apr.8  North Macedonia: International Romani Day for the Romani Community 

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

Apr.8  Switzerland: Nafelser Fahrt in Glarus 

Apr.8  Austria/Germany: 345th Anniversary of the Death of Archduchess Claudia Felicitas of Austria, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of Germany, Bohemia + Hungary   {1676}

Apr.8  France: 671st Anniversary of the Wedding of King Charles V “le Sage” of France, Dauphin of Viennois, Duke of Normandie + Guyenne, Regent of France & Jeanne de Bourbon   {1350} 

Apr.8  France: 657th Anniversary of the Death of Jean/John II “le Bon/the Good”, King of France, Duke of Normandie + Guyenne, Count of Anjou + Maine   {1364}

Apr.8  France/Brazil: 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Henri of Orleans/France, Count of Paris [Head of the House of Orleans] & Princess Isabella/Isabelle of Orleans-Braganza, Princess of Brazil   {1931} 

Apr.8  Germany: 135th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Charlotte of Schaumburg-Lippe & King Wilhelm II of Wurttemberg   {1886} 

Apr.8  Italy: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Valley, in Sicily {Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.8  Malaysia: 89th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Iskandar of Malaysia (1984-1989), Sultan of Johor (1981-2010)   {1932}

Apr.8  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the US Secretary of State (Anthony Blinken)

Apr.8  Jordan: 4th Birthday of Prince Mohammad bin Faisal of Jordan   {2017}

Apr.8  Jordan: 5th Birthday of Princess Badiya bint Hamzah of Jordan   {2016}

Apr.8  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the President of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly (HE Volkan Bozkir) & his accompanying delegation @ the office of the Amiri Diwan

Apr.8  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participates in a bilateral discussion meeting with the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan (HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan) @ the Amiri Diwan

Apr.8  Morocco: 67th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco   {1954}

Apr.8  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Dominique Mamberti (Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura)

Apr.8  Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits Saint Charles School & views a new teaching tool called My Class, for students of CM1 & CM2 of the Principality

Apr.8  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a digital working visit to the choir singing sector [speaks with representatives of the Netherlands Choir Network, & board members of choirs + choristers]

Apr.8  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 91st Anniversary of the Birthday Prince Carlos Hugo of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma + Piacenza   {1930}

Apr.8  Belgium: 146th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Albert I of the Belgians (1909-1934)   {1875}

Apr.8  Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court publishes new aerial photos of the Grand Ducal Palace & the old town in Luxembourg City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994)

Apr.8  Luxembourg/Bourbon-Parma: 51st Anniversary of the Death of Prince Felix of Luxembourg, Prince of Bourbon-Parma   {1970}

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.8  UK: Yom HaShoah {Judaism} 

Apr.8-10  UK: Grand National 2021 @ Aintree Racecourse, Aintree, Merseyside, England

Apr.8  UK/Germany: 226th Anniversary of the Wedding of King George IV of Great Britain, Ireland + Hanover, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg & Duchess Caroline of Brunswick   {1795} 

Apr.8  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience via telephone with Ms. Julia Longbottom upon her appointment as HM’s Ambassador to Japan @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.8  UK: 61st Anniversary of the Christening / Baptismal Day of The Prince Andrew, Duke of York   {1960} 

Apr.8  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex chairs a Meeting of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, via video link

Apr.8  Spain/Portugal: 416th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Felipe IV of Spain + Portugal, Duke of Milan, Lothier, Brabant, Limburg + Luxembourg, Count Palatine of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, Hainaut, Namur + Artois   {1605}

Apr.8  Spain: K.Felipe VI presents the 7th edition of the Awards of the Spanish Confederation of Small + Medium Enterprises (CEPYME) @ the Reina Sofia National Art Center Museum, Madrid

Apr.8  Sweden: Q.Silvia participates & gives a speech during a digital international symposium on the prevention of sexual violence against children, organized by Harvard University

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

Apr.8  Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Apr.8  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the board meeting of the Crown Prince + Crown Princess’ Foundation

Apr.8  Norway: Pss Martha Louise posts photos of her daughter, Leah Behn, on her Instagram page to celebrate her 16th Birthday

Apr.8  Norway: 16th Birthday of Leah Behn   {2005} 

Apr.8  Denmark: 203rd Anniversary of the Birthday of King Christian IX of Denmark (1863-1906)   {1818}


FRIDAY

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

Apr.9: Feast Day of Saint Casilda {Roman Catholic}

Apr.9: Feast Day of Saint Mary of Cleophas {Roman Catholic}

Apr.9: Friday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.9: Easter Friday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.9: Feast Day of Martyr Vadim of Persia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

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.9  USA: Appomattox Day 

Apr.9  USA: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day 

Apr.9  USA: 156th Anniversary of the End of the Civil War - Confederate General Robert E. Lee Surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse {1865} 

Apr.9  USA: National Winston Churchill Day {the U.S. Senate Passes a Law making Winston Churchill the 1st Honorary U.S. Citizen in 1963}

Apr.9  USA: National Cherish an Antique Day 

Apr.9  USA: National Unicorn 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.9  Canada: Vimy Ridge Day 

Apr.9  Iraq: Baghdad Liberation Day 

Apr.9  Kosovo: Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo 

Apr.9  Liberia: Fast & Prayer Day (Liberia)

Apr.9  Philippines: The Day of Valor 

Apr.9  Samoa: The 2021 Samoan Parliamentarian Elections 

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

Apr.9  Tunisia: Martyrs’ Day 

Apr.9  Afghanistan: 138th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Mohammed Nadir Shah of Afghanistan (1929-1933)   {1883}

Apr.9  Albania: 60th Anniversary of the Death of King Zog I of the Albanians   {1961}

Apr.9  Georgia: Day of National Unity {1989}

Apr.9  Georgia: Independence Restoration Day / Independence Day {1991}

Apr.9  Italy/Spain: 719th Anniversary of the Death of Constance of Sicily, Queen of Sicily, Queen Consort of Aragon + Valencia, Countess Consort of Barcelona   {1302}

Apr.9  Italy: 98th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Jolanda/Yolanda of Savoy/Italy & Giorgio Carlo Calvi, Count of Bergolo   {1923} 

Apr.9  Italy: Pr.Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy Pr. of Venice + Piedmont grants a video interview to Adnkronos, upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, & sends his thoughts of sympathy to Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & the grandchildren

Apr.9  Portugal/Germany: 185th Anniversary of the Wedding of Queen Maria II of Portugal + the Algarves (1826-1828; 1834-1853) & Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg + Gotha   {1836} 

Apr.9  Romania: Nicholas al Romaniei sends a condolence message upon the passing away of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, via his Facebook page

Apr.9  Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine send a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Cambodia: 117th Anniversary of the Birthday of Queen Consort Sisowath Kossamak of Cambodia   {1904}

Apr.9  Brunei: 34th Birthday of Crown Princess Sarah of Brunei   {1987}

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

Apr.9  Japan: 2,606th Anniversary of the Death of Emperor Jimmu of Japan   {585 BC}

Apr.9  Japan: 107th Anniversary of the Death of (Masako) Empress Consort/Dowager Shoken of Japan   {1914}

Apr.9  Japan: 66th Birthday of Nobuko, Princess Tomohito of Mikasa   {1955} 

Apr.9  Morocco: 349th Anniversary of the Death of Sultan Mulai Al-Rashid of Morocco   {1672}

Apr.9  Morocco: 231st Anniversary of the Death of Sultan Mohammed III Ben Abdellah al-Khatib of Morocco   {1790}

Apr.9  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI sends a message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II following the death of her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI sends a messaege of condolence to Pr.Charles Pr of Wales following the death of his father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Vatican City: 192nd Anniversary of the Coronation of Pope Pius VIII   {1829}

Apr.9  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Mr. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mague (Vice President of Equatorial Guinea)

Apr.9  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France

Apr.9  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Edoardo Menichelli (Archbishop Emeritus of Ancona-Osimo, Italy)

Apr.9  Netherlands: 215th Anniversary of the Death of Willem V, Prince of Nassau-Dietz, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of the Netherlands   {1806}

Apr.9  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander, Q.Maxima & Pss Beatrix send a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Belgium: 186th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Leopold II of the Belgians   {1835}

Apr.9  Belgium: The Belgian Royal Court releases a written message of condolence from K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde  to Q.Elizabeth II & the British Royal Family upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9   Luxembourg/Belgium: 68th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg & Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium, Princess of Saxe-Coburg + Gotha   {1953} 

Apr.9  Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court publishes a written message of condolence from GD Henri to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.8-10  UK: Grand National 2021 @ Aintree Racecourse, Aintree, Merseyside, England

Apr.9  UK: 608th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Henry V of England   {1413}

Apr.9   UK: 538th Anniversary of the Death of King Edward IV of England   {1483}

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.9  UK/Greece: Buckingham Palace announces the Death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, today Apr. 9, 2021, aged 99 years old @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK – stating: “It is with deep sorrow that HM The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.  HRH passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.  Further announcements will be made in due course.  The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”  He was 2 months away from celebrating his 100th Birthday in June, and was the longest serving consort in British history, having been married to Q.Elizabeth II for over 73 years.  He was born as Prince Philippos of Greece + Denmark on June 10, 1921 @ Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece, as the only son & youngest + 5th child of Prince Andrew of Greece + Denmark (younger son of King George I of Greece & Queen Olga of Greece) & Princess Alice of Battenberg (daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg & a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom), who married in 1903.  He was also the grandson of Louis VI, Grand Duke of Hesse + by Rhine & Princess Alice of the United Kingdom.  At the time of his birth the Greek throne belonged to his uncle, King Constantine I of Greece, who had to abdicate in 1922 following a revolution.  He was of Danish, Russian & German heritage.  His 4 elder sisters were: Princess Margarita of Greece + Denmark (m. Apr. 20, 1931 to Prince Gottfried of Hohenlohe-Langenburg); Princess Theodora of Greece + Denmark (m. Aug. 17, 1931 to Prince Berthold of Baden); Princess Cecilie of Greece + Denmark (m. Feb.2, 1931 to Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse + by Rhine); & Princess Sophie of Greece + Denmark [m. 1st on Dec. 15, 1930 to Prince Christoph of Hesse (died 1943); m. 2nd on Apr. 23, 1946 to Prince George William of Hanover].  He was born 7th in line to the Greek throne, while his father was away fighting on the front of the Greco-Turkish War, which Greece lost in Autumn 1922.  He was baptized in the Greek Orthodox rite @ St. George’s Church, the Old Fortress, Corfu, Greece.  His godparents were: Queen Olga of Greece & the Corfu City Council.  He & his family fled Greece into exile aboard a British warship when he was 18 months old carried in a makeshift cot fashioned from an orange box.  The family then lived in genteel poverty @ Saint-Cloud, Paris, France, in a house given to them by his aunt-in-law, Princess Marie Bonaparte.  His education began in France @ The Elms (an American school in Paris), but his parents’ marriage began to crumble. Afterward he had an unsettled childhood, almost an orphan – his father settled in Monte Carlo, Monaco, amassed gambling debts & moved in with a mistress; his mother (who was deaf since birth) founded an order of nuns & then became depressed + admitted to an asylum + institutionalized numerous times.  In 1928 he was sent to England, UK, & placed under the guardianship of his grandmother, the Dowager Duchess of Milford Haven (Princess Victoria of Hesse + by Rhine, later Princess Louis of Battenberg, then later Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven) & he attended Cheam School @ Headley, Hampshire, England, UK.  He was also looked after by his uncle, George Mountbatten, 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven.  After 1931 the Saint-Cloud house in France was closed down & there was no longer a home base for the family/siblings at all.  In 1933 he was sent to a school in Schloss Salem, Germany, & was educated by Kurt Hahn, but was brought home in 1935 to the UK after the rise of Nazism.  He attended Gordonstoun school (founded by German Jewish refugee Kurt Hahn) @ Morayshire, Scotland, UK.  In 1939 he left Gordonstoun & enrolled as a cadet @ Dartmouth Naval College (The Royal Naval College), Dartmouth, Devon, England, UK, [where in 1939 he became reacquainted with the then Princess Elizabeth during a visit of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth with their 2 daughters] for a term, then returned to Greece to be with his mother.  His cousin, King George II of Greece, asked him to return to the UK to continue to prepare for service with the Royal Navy as the spectre of war loomed.  He graduated in 1940 at the top of his class.  He joined/enlisted in the British Royal Navy & was a searchlight control officer on the battleship HMS Valiant during WWII & was mentioned in dispatches in 1941 for his role in the Battle of Matapan against the Italian fleet.  He was promoted to First Lieutenant at the age of 21 on July 16, 1942 & helped save HMS Wallace from a night bomber attack in 1943.  His wartime service also saw him present at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945.  After his time in the Pacific, he was at the Petty Officers’ School @ Wiltshire, England, UK.  He was 3rd cousins with the Queen & they met several times before he became a serious suitor in 1946, years after she fell in love with him at age 13. Upon his secret engagement to the then Princess Elizabeth in the Summer of 1946 where he asked The King for her hand in marriage, he renounced his Greek title & became a British citizen (Feb. 28, 1947), and took his mother’s anglicized name, Mountbatten.  The official public announcement of their engagement took place on July 10, 1947 (as Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten).  On Nov. 19, 1947 via Letters Patent his future father-in-law, King George VI, granted him the title, style + attribute of ‘HRH’ & awarded him the Order of the Garter.  In Letters Patent dated Nov. 20, 1947 the King bestowed upon him Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth & Baron Greenwich.  He married Princess Elizabeth (now Q.Elizabeth II) on Nov. 20, 1947 @ Westminster Abbey, London, England, UK.  During their early marriage they lived in Malta.  They had 4 children: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales (b.1948) [m.1st Lady Diana Spencer (later Diana, Princess of Wales, after divorce. Died 1997); m.2nd Camilla (Shand) Parker Bowles (now Camilla Dss of Cornwall)]; Pss Anne Pss Royal (b.1950) [m.1st Mark Phillips (divorced); m.2nd Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence]; Pr.Andrew Dk of York (b.1960) [m. Sarah Ferguson (divorced, now Sarah Dss of York)]; & Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex (b.1964) [m. Sophie Rhys-Jones (now Sophie Ctss of Wessex)]. After their wedding, he took charge of renovating Clarence House, London, & worked at his naval career overseas.  He was with the Queen on Feb. 6, 1952 while on a stopover in Kenya (on a royal tour, on their way to Australia) when news came that King George VI had died.  He later took on the patronage of over 800 organizations throughout his time as consort, with special attention paid to his creation of The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme & his presidency of the international World Wildlife Fund.  The Queen created him a Prince of the United Kingdom on Feb. 22, 1957.  He announced his retirement from royal engagements in May 2017, and on Aug. 2, 2017 undertook his last official public appearance, having completed 22,219 solo engagements since 1952.  After his official retirement he spent most of his time at Wood Farm, Sandringham, Norfolk, England.  He had hip surgery in April 2018 & attended the wedding of Pr.Harry Dk of Sussex 1 month later.  He was involved in a car crash in Jan. 2019 near the Sandringham estate, & later voluntarily surrendered his driving license.  He spent 4 nights at King Edward VII Hospital in London before Christmas 2019 for observation & treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition.  During the COVID-19 pandemic he had been living with Q.Elizabeth II in their “bubble” @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.  He was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London again on Feb. 16, 2021, after feeling unwell + an infection & then underwent a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London. He had returned to Windsor Castle on Mar.16 after spending a month in hospital.  He had keen interests/passion for the outdoors + the environment, physical pursuits, modernization, religion, wildlife conservation, industry, science, nature, young people, polo, four-in-hand carriage driving, hunting, shooting, sailing, painting, flying & was a qualified pilot.  He was a polyglot & spoke English, German + French fluently, & could understand a certain amount of Greek.  Besides his wife & children, he is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge (m. Catherine Dss of Cambridge); Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex (m. Meghan Dss of Sussex); Peter Philipps [m. Autumn (Kelly) Phillips, separated 2020); Zara Phillips Tindall (m. Michael Tindall); Pss Beatrice of York (m. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi); Pss Eugenie of York (b. Jack Brooksbank); Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor; & James Mountbatten-Windsor Vscnt Severn. He is additionally by 10 great-grandchildren: Pr.George of Cambridge, Pss Charlotte of Cambridge, Pr.Louis of Cambridge, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall, Lena Tindall, Lucas Tindall & August Brooksbank, with 1 more on-the-way due early this summer. He is also survived by nieces & nephews: Pr.Georg Andreas of Hohenlohe-Langenburg; Pr.Maximilian of Baden; Pr.Ludwig of Baden; Pr.Karl of Hesse; Pr.Rainer of Hesse; Pss Clarissa of Hesse; Pr.Georg of Hanover & Pss Friederike of Hanover; as well as many other niece/nephew-in-law, & great-nieces/nephews  He will Lie in Rest @ Windsor Castle, & the Royal Ceremonial Funeral will be held in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, on Apr. 17, & he will be interred in the Royal Family Vault beneath the chapel.

Apr.9  UK: 16th Wedding Anniversary of The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales & (Camilla) The Duchess of Cornwall   {2005} 

Apr.9  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Q.Elizabeth II @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.9  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting via video link with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Apr.9  UK: short pre-recorded videos are released of Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex & Pss Anne Pss Royal speaking (separately) about their father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Spain: 117th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Isabel II of Spain (1833-1868/1870)   {1904}

Apr.9  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the Iberdola Innovation + Training Center @ San Agustin del Guadalix, Madrid

Apr.9  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia send a telegram message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Sweden/Norway/Denmark: 658th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Haakon VI of Sweden + Norway & Queen Margareta of Denmark   {1363}

Apr.9  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia send a written condolence message to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

Apr.9  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja send a written condolence message to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Norway: CP Haakon presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo

Apr.9  Denmark: Occupation of Denmark Day (WWII)

Apr.9  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II sends a written message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9  Denmark: CP Frederik presides over the opening of  State of Green’s conference “The 2030 Countdown – Securing jobs, growth + people in a new green area” @ IDA CONFERENCE, Copenhagen

Apr.9  Denmark: CP Frederik cycles with injured veterans on a training trip on the roads around Vordingborg as part of the preparations for this summer’s Ride4Rehab race


SATURDAY

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

Apr.10: Saturday in the Octave of Easter {Roman Catholic}

Apr.10: Easter Saturday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.10: Feast Day of Martyrs Terence Africanus, Pompius & Maximus {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.4-10: Ludi Megalenses / Megalesia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.10: International Safety Pin Day

Apr.10: 109th Anniversary of The RMS Titanic Departing on its Maiden Voyage from Southampton, England, UK {1912}

Apr.10: World Marbles 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.10  USA: Directors Guild of America Awards Ceremony 2021 

Apr.10  USA: Art Directors Guild Awards Ceremony 2021 

Apr.10  USA: National Siblings Day 

Apr.10  USA: National Day of Silence 

Apr.10  USA: ASPCA Day 

Apr.10  USA: Salvation Army Founders Day 

Apr.10  USA: National Youth HIV + AIDS Awareness Day 

Apr.10  USA: Golfer’s Day 

Apr.10  USA: Encourage a Young Writer Day 

Apr.10  USA: National Farm Animals Day 

Apr.10  USA: National Hot Cross Bun Day 

Apr.10  USA: National Cinnamon Roll 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.10  Liberia: Fast & Prayer Day 

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

Apr.10  Albania: CP Leka II sends a written message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Austria: Archdk Ferdinand sends a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  France: 1,142nd Anniversary of the Death of Louis II “the Stammerer”, King of Aquitaine, King of West Francia   {879}

Apr.10  France: Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct of Paris sends a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  France: Pr.Louis Alphonse Dk of Anjou sends a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Germany/Austria: 279th Anniversary of the Death of Wilhelmine Amalia of Brunswick-Luneburg, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of the Germans, Hungary + Bohemia, Archduchess Consort of Austria   {1742}

Apr.10  Greece: K.Constantine II sends a written message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Greece: CP Pavlos sends a written message of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Italy/France: 337th Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of King Vittorio Amedeo II of Sicily (1713-1718), King of Sardinia (1718-1730), Duke of Savoy & Anne Marie d’Orleans   {1684} [PROXY]

Apr.10  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu send a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Romania: Pr.Radu holds an online dialogue with historian Adrian Cioroianu for the fundraising event organized by the Mara Society Foundation in New York, for the benefit of the Old Court Association

Apr.10  Romania: Nicholas al Romaniei gives a video recorded radio interview to Radio Romania Oltenia-Craiova, in their studio

Apr.10  Aga Khan: 47th Birthday of Prince Hussain Aga Khan   {1974}

Apr.10  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema offer prayers & light 1,000 butterlamps in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, @ the Mongar Dzong [with attendance from: Q.-Mother Tshering Yangdon, Pr.Jigme Dorji Wangchuck & Ashi Yeatso Lhamo]

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

Apr.10  Cambodia: K.Norodom Sihamoni sends a letter to Q.Elizabeth II expressing sympathies upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Japan: 62nd Wedding Anniversary of Emperor-Emeritus Akihito of Japan & Empress-Emeriata Michiko of Japan  {1959} 

Apr.10  Tibet: The Dalai Lama sends a written message of condolence upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  UAE-Dubai/Jordan: 17th Anniversary of the Wedding of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai & Princess Haya bint Al Hussein of Jordan, Sheikha of Dubai {2004} [separated]

Apr.10  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a Telegram of condolence to Q.Elizabeth II, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, on the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Monaco: Pr.Albert II releases a written message addressed to Q.Elizabeth II following the death of her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.10  Netherlands: 14th Birthday of Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau   {2007}

Apr.10  Netherlands: The Dutch Royal Court releases a photo of Pss Ariane to celebrate her 14th Birthday today, taken in 2020.

Apr.10  Netherlands: 46th Birthday of Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau   {1975}

Apr.10  Luxembourg: 63rd Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Marie Adelaide of Luxembourg, Princess of Bourbon-Parma, Princess of Nassau & Count Maria Carl/Karl-Josef/Joseph Henckel von Donnersmarck   {1958} 

Apr.10  Liechtenstein: 48th Birthday of Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg   {1973}

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.5-10  UK: Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.5-10  UK: Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2021

Apr.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.8-10  UK: Grand National 2021 @ Aintree Racecourse, Aintree, Merseyside, England

Apr.10  UK-Scotland: 509th Anniversary of the Birthday of James V, King of Scots   {1512}

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.10  UK: Buckingham Palace releases excerpts from a 1997 speech by Q.Elizabeth II in remembrance of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, along with photos [featuring: Q.Elizabeth II]

Apr.10  UK: a Gun Salute is fired to mark the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (41 rounds fired at 1 round every minute for 40 minutes) [@ London, England, UK; Gibraltar; & HM’s Ships at Sea] & The Curfew Tower Bell is tolled 99 times at midday @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.10  UK: Buckingham Palace releases Details of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral along with a photo of Prince Philip

Apr.10  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

Apr.10  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales gives a short televised live speech upon the death of his father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in tribute to him & to send thanks for the nation’s condolences, outdoors @ Highgrove, Gloucestershire

Apr.10  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits Q.Elizabeth II @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.10  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex & Sophie Ctss of Wessex visit Q.Elizabeth II @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.10  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence & Peter Phillips visit Q.Elizabeth II @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.10  Spain: 71st Anniversary of the Wedding of Maria del Carmen “Carmencita” Franco y Polo, 1st Duchess of Franco, Grandee of Spain & Cristobal Martinez-Bordiu y Ortega, 10th Marquis of Villaverde   {1950} 

Apr.10  Sweden: 805th Anniversary of the Death of Erik Knutson, King of Sweden   {1216}

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

Apr.10  Denmark/Norway/Germany: 519th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Frederik I of Denmark (1523), King of Norway (1524), Duke of Holstein-Gottorp & Anna of Brandenburg   {1502}

Apr.10  Denmark/Norway: 488th Anniversary of the Death of King Frederik I of Denmark + Norway, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp   {1533}


SUNDAY

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

Apr.11: Sunday of Divine Mercy {Roman Catholic}

Apr.11: Feast Day of Saint Stanislaus {Roman Catholic}

Apr.11: Feast Day of Saint Gemma Galgani {Roman Catholic}

Apr.11: Divine Mercy Sunday / Low Sunday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.11: Feast Day of Pope Saint Leo I “the Great” {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

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

Apr.11: Sunday of St. John Climacus / 4th Sunday of Lent / Sunday of St. John of the Ladder {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.11: International Louie Louie Day

Apr.11: World Parkinson’s Disease 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.11  USA: National Pet Day 

Apr.11  USA: National Submarine Day 

Apr.11  USA: National Eight Track Tape Day 

Apr.11  USA: National Barber Shop Quartet Day 

Apr.11  USA: National Cheese Fondue 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.11  Chad: The 2021 Presidential Election in Chad 

Apr.11  Chile: The 2021 Chilean Constituent Assembly Elections / Mayors & Regional Governors Elections 

Apr.11  Peru: The 2021 Peruvian Presidential & Parliamentarian Elections 

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

Apr. 11  France: 529th Anniversary of the Birthday of Marguerite of Navarre / d’Angouleme / d’Alencon, Princess of France, Queen Consort of Navarre, Duchess of Alencon + Berry, Countess of Armagnac + Perche   {1492}

Apr.11  Germany: 100th Anniversary of the Death of Auguste Viktoria, German Empress Consort + Queen Consort of Prussia, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein   {1921}

Apr.11  Italy/Spain: 660th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Federigo III of Sicily, Duke of Athens + Neopatras & Constanza of Aragon   {1361} 

Apr.11  Portugal: 663rd Anniversary of the Birthday of King Joao I “the False” of Portugal + the Algarve   {1358}

Apr.11  Romania: Nicholas al Romaniei participates in tree planting with the Association Principele Nicolae @ Bucova

Apr.11  Aga Khan: 6th Birthday of Prince Irfan Aga Khan   {2015}

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

Apr.11  Jordan: K.Abdullah II, CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah, Pr.El Hassan bin Talal, Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein, Pr.Ali bin Al Hussein, Pr.Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Pr.Hashim bin Al Hussein, Pr.Talal bin Muhammed, Pr.Ghazi bin Muhammad & Pr.Rashid bin El Hassan visit the Royal Cemetery on the occasion of the state’s centenniral & in remembrance of the Hashemite kings’ role in the founding + progress of the state, & visit the tombs of Their Majesties King Hussein, King Talal, + King Abdullah I & recite verses of the Holy Quran @ the Royal Hashemite Court, Amman 

Apr.11  Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah visit the Martyrs’ Memorial in remembrance of martyrs’ sacrifices to the nation as it marks its centennial, lay a wreath @ the Tomb of the Unknown Solider & recite verses from the Holy Quran

Apr.11  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan (HE Abdulaziz Kamilov) & his accompanying delegation @ the Amiri Diwan Office

Apr.11  Morocco: Daylight Savings Time ends 

Apr.11  Vatican City: Pope Francis presides over the Holy Mass on the 2nd Sunday of Easter – the Liturgical Feast of Divine Mercy @ the Church of Santo Spirito Sassia

Apr.11  Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli prayer @ the Church of Santo Spirito Sassia

Apr.11  Luxembourg: 27th Engagement Anniversary of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg & Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg   {1994}

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.5-11  UK: Community Garden Week 2021 

Apr.11  UK: British Academy of Film + Television Arts Awards Ceremony 2021 / BAFTA Awards @ London, England

Apr.11  UK: 332nd Anniversary of the Coronation of King William III of England, Scotland + Ireland   {1689} (Old Style Date)

Apr.11  UK: 332nd Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Mary II of England, Scotland + Ireland   {1689} (Old Style Date)

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.11  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his involvement in the management of The Queen’s Private Estates: Sandringham & Balmoral, as well as Windsor Great + Home Parks [some photos featuring: Q.Elizabeth II]

Apr.11  UK: Q.Elizabeth II attends a private Mass @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.11  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex arrives in the UK from the USA, & is staying @ Frogmore Cottage, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.11  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, Sophie Ctss of Wessex & Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor attend a Sunday Church Service (morning service) & afterward speak to the media outside of the church @ All Saints Chapel (The Royal Chapel of All Saints), Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.11  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal releases a written statement regarding the recent death of her father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, along with a photo of herself with her father taken at the 2012 London Olympic Games

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}

Jan.29-Apr.11  Norway: K.Harald V is on sick leave - extended until April 11, due to the ongoing rehabilitation following surgery on his leg/knee in January

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