MONDAY
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 3: Feast Day of Saints Philip + James the Less, the Apostles {Roman Catholic}
May 3: Feast Day of Saints Alexander, Eventius + Theodolus {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 3: Feast Day of Saint Juvenal {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 3: Feast Day of the Finding of the Holy Cross {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 3: Feast Day of Pope Saint Alexander I {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 3: Roodmass {Western Christianity/Medieval Europe}
May 3: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian} (Albania, Australia, Bosnia + Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Jordan, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, UK, USA)
May 3: Feast Day of Saints Timothy + Maura {Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3: Feast Day of the Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Cave {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3: Martyrdom of Imam Ali {Islam} (Iran)
Apr.27-May 3: Ludi Florales Festival {Ancient Rome}
May 3: World Press Freedom Day
May 3: World Laughter Day
May 3: International Bereaved Mothers Day
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 3 USA: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 USA: National Infertility Survival Day
May 3 USA: National Public Radio Day
May 3 USA: Mayday for Mutts
May 3 USA: National Specially-Able Pets Day
May 3 USA: National Garden Meditation Day
May 3 USA: National Textiles Day
May 3 USA: National Lemonade Day
Apr.26-May 6 USA: The 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (ice hockey)
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 3 Albania: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Angola: Mother’s Day
May 3 Antigua + Barbuda: Labour Day
May 3 Australia: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Australia: May Day, in the Northern Territory
May 3 Australia: Labour Day, in Queensland
May 3 Bosnia + Herzegovina: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Bulgaria: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Canada: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 3 Cape Verde: Mother’s Day
May 3 China: 79th Anniversary of the Birthday of Jin Yuzhang, Heir to the Qing Emperors of China, Head of the House of Aisin Gioro {1942}
May 3 Costa Rica: Labor Day / May Day
May 3 Cyprus: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Dominica: Labor Day / May Day
May 3 Egypt: Spring Festival
May 3 El Salvador: Cross Day
May 3 France/Belgium: 95th Anniversary of the Death of Napoleon Victor Jerome Frederic, Prince Napoleon (Head of the Imperial House of Bonaparte) {1926}
May 3 Georgia: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Germany: 179th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Alexandrine of Baden & Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha {1842}
May 3 Germany: 116th Anniversary of the Birthday of Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria {1905}
May 3 Greece: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
May 3 Hungary: Mother’s Day
May 3 Hungary: 859th Anniversary of the Death of King Geza II of Hungary {1162}
May 3 Hungary: 751st Anniversary of the Death of King Bela IV of Hungary {1270}
May 3 India: The 67th National Film Awards @ New Delhi
May 3 Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Ali {Islam}
May 3 Ireland: May Day
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 3 Jamaica: 527th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus' Discovery of Jamaica {1494}
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 3 Kosovo: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Latvia: Public Holiday
May 3 Moldova: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Montenegro: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Montenegro: Labour Day / May Day Holiday Observed
May 3 Montserrat: Labour Day
May 3 Mozambique: Mother’s Day
May 3 North Macedonia: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Poland: Constitution Day {1791}
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 3 Portugal: 566th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Joao II “the Severe” of Portugal + the Algarve {1455}
May 3 Romania: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Romania/Greece: 125th Anniversary of the Birthday of Queen Mother Elena/Helen of Romania, Princess of Greece + Denmark {1896}
May 3 Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu participate in a memorial service on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birthday of Queen Elena of Romania & on the 2nd Day of Easter @ the Cernica Monastery
May 3 Russia: Day Off for Spring + Labor Day
May 3 Russia: 14th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Nikita Nikitich Romanov of Russia {2007}
May 3 Saint Kitts + Nevis: Labor Day / May Day
May 3 Serbia: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Serbia: Labor Holiday 2nd Day
May 3 Serbia: 136th Anniversary of the Death of Alexander/Aleksandar Karadordevic, The Prince of Serbia (1842-1859) {1885}
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 3 Turkey: 540th Anniversary of the Death of Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire {1481}
May 3 Ukraine: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 Vietnam: International Labor Day Observed
May 3 Cambodia: 80th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia {1941} [1st reign]
May 3 Japan: Constitution Memorial Day {1948}
May 1-6 Japan: The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup
May 3 Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako speak online with people in Fukushima Prefecture who were severly affected by the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami + nuclear meltdowns at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc’s Fukushima No.1 Power Plant
May 3 Japan: Pss Kako of Akishino makes an online visit to the 53rd ‘Naruhodo-Ten’ exhibition at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, sponsored by the Japan Women Inventors Association (JWIA)
May 3 Jordan: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
Apr.29-May 5 Jordan: The Royal Hashemite Court is under 7 days of mourning following the death of HRH Prince Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan
May 3 Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a teleconference with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (John Kerry) @ Amman
May 3 Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives a high-level US delegation @ Amman
May 3 Jordan: 47th Birthday of Princess Haya bint Al Hussein of Jordan {1974}
May 3 Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the State of Qatar (HE Kim Chang-mo) @ Al Bahr Palace
May 3 Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Chairman + Chief Executive Office of ExxonMobil (Darren Woods) @ Al Bahr Palace
May 3 Saudi Arabia: 4th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia {2017}
May 3 Vatican City: Feast Day of Pope Saint Alexander I {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 3 Vatican City: 263rd Anniversary of the Death of Pope Benedict XIV (Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini) {1758}
May 3 Vatican City: Pope Francis presides over the celebration of the Third Hour & the Ordinary Public Consistory for the Canonisation of the Blessed @ the Consistory Hall, the Vatican Apostolic Palace [for: Blessed Lazarus, known as Devasahayam, layperson + martyr; Blessed Cesar de Bus, priest + founder of the Congregation of the Christian Doctrine Fathers; Blessed Luigi Maria Palazzolo, priest + founder of the Institute of the Sisters of the Poor – Palazzolo Institute; Blessed Giustino Maria Russolillo, priest + founder of the Society of Divine Vocations & the Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Vocations; Blessed Charles de Foucauld, diocesan priest; Blessed Maria Francesca of Jeses (Anna Maria Rubatto), founder of the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of Loano; & Blessed Maria Domenica Montovani, co-founder + 1st superior general of the Institute of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family]
May 3 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Mr. Fuad Hussein (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq) & his entourage
May 3 Netherlands: Pss Margriet visits the photo exhibition ‘The Faces of Groesbeek’ @ the Canadian War Cemetery, Groesbeek
May 3 Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 13th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma, Countess of Colorno & Tjalling ten Cate {2008}
May 3 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister)
May 3 Belgium: Q.Mathilde virtually attends the 1st qualifying round of the Queen Elisabeth Competition – Piano
May 3 Belgium: Pss Elisabeth Dss of Brabant participates in the Parade for the Unknown Soldier @ the Congress Column monument, Brussels
May 3 Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with Mr. Thierry Breton (European Commissioner for the Internal Market)
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 3 UK: Orthodox Easter Monday / Renewal Monday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 3 UK: Early May Bank Holiday
May 3 UK-Guernsey: May Day, in Guernsey
May 3 UK-Isle of Man/Jersey: Early May Bank Holiday, on the Isle of Man, & Jersey
May 3 UK: 869th Anniversary of the Death of Matilda/Maud of Boulogne, Queen Consort of England, Countess of Boulogne {1152}
May 3 UK: 43rd Birthday of Autumn Phillips {1978}
May 3 Spain: Day of Madrid, in Madrid
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 3 Spain: 898th Anniversary of the Death of Felicia of Roucy, Queen Consort of Aragon + Navarre {1123}
May 3 Spain: 24th Engagement Anniversary of Infanta Cristina of Spain & Ignacio “Inaki” Urdangarin y Liebaert {1997} [PRESENTATION]
May 3 Sweden/Norway: 195th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Carl XV of Sweden + Norway (1859-1872) {1826}
May 3 Sweden/Norway: 161st Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles XV (Carl/Karl XV/IV) of Sweden + Norway {1860} [CORONATION AS KING Karl XV OF SWEDEN]
May 3 Sweden/Norway/Netherlands: 161st Anniversary of the Coronation of Wilhelmina Frederika Alexandrine Anna Louise of the Netherlands, Queen Consort of Sweden + Norway {1860} [CORONATION AS QUEEN CONSORT OF SWEDEN]
May 3 Sweden/Norway/Russia: 113th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duchess Marie/Maria Pavlovna of Russia & Prince Carl/Karl Vilhelm/William/Wilhelm of Sweden + Norway, Duke of Sodermanland {1908} [divorced 1914]
May 3 Sweden: 56th Anniversary of the Wedding of Count Carl Johan (Jan) Bernadotte of Wisborg & Gunilla Stampe {1965} [divorced 1967]
May 3 Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital meeting with representatives from the Gelin Foundation
May 3 Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a Board Meeting of Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation
May 3 Denmark: CPss Mary visits the Jonstruplejren (where solderis from the Home Guard & personnel from the Danish Emergency Management Agency help answer the COVID-19 joint hotline) @ Ballerup
TUESDAY
May 4: Orthodox Easter Tuesday / Renewal Tuesday – The Commemoration of Saints Raphael, Nicholas, Irene & the Other Newly-Revealed Martyrs of Lesbos {Eastern Orthodox Christian} (Cyprus)
May 4: Feast Day of the Virgin Martyr Pelagia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 4: Feast Day of Blessed Michael Giedroyc {Roman Catholic}
May 4: Feast Day of Saint Florian {Roman Catholic} (Austria)
Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 4: Feast Day of Saint Monica, Widow {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 4: Veneration of the Thorn {Medieval Roman Catholic}
May 4: Intergalactic Star Wars Day
May 4: International Firefighters’ Day
May 4: International Respect for Chickens Day
May 4: World Give Day
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 4 USA: Kent State Shootings Remembrance Day, in Ohio
May 4 USA: Free Comic Book Day 2021
May 4 USA: Anti-Bullying Day
May 4 USA: Rhode Island Independence Day, in Rhode Island
May 4 USA: 395th Anniversary of the Purchase of the Island of Manhattan from the Indians {1626}
May 4 USA: 87th Anniversary of the Founding of the Academy of Motion Pictures {1934}
May 4 USA: Dave Brubeck Day
May 4 USA: Petite + Proud Day
May 4 USA: National Weather Observers Day
May 4 USA: National Renewal Day
May 4 USA: Bird Day
May 4 USA: National Orange Juice Day
May 4 USA: National Candied Orange Peel Day
Apr.26-May 6 USA: The 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (ice hockey)
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 4 Antigua + Barbuda: Labour Day
May 4 Austria: Saint Florian’s Day, in Upper Austria
May 4 Austria/Hungary/Czech Republic/Italy: 137th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Consort Maria Anna of Austria, Queen Consort of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia + Croatia, Princess of Savoy {1884}
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 4 China: Youth Day
May 4 China: 367th Anniversary of the Birthday of Xuanye, The Kangxi/K’ang-hsi (Shengzu) Emperor of Qing China {1654}
May 4 Cyprus: Orthodox Easter Tuesday / Renewal Tuesday – The Commemoration of Saints Raphael, Nicholas, Irene & the Other Newly-Revealed Martyrs of Lesbos {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 4 France: 1,013th Anniversary of the Birthday of Henry I, King of the Franks {1008}
May 4 France: 24th Anniversary of the Death of Louis, Prince Napoleon (Head of the Imperial House of Bonaparte) {1997}
May 4 Germany/Russia: 83rd Anniversary of the Religious (Lutheran) Wedding of Louis Ferdinand, The Prince of Prussia (1951-1994), Prince of Hohenzollern & Grand Duchess Kira Kirillovna of Russia {1938}
May 4 Greece: 108th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Katharina/Katherine of Greece + Denmark (Lady Katherine Brandram) {1913}
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 4 Latvia: Independence Restoration Day
May 4 Montenegro: 174th Anniversary of the Birthday of Milena Vukotic, The Princess Consort of Montenegro (1860-1910), Queen Consort of Montenegro (1910-1918) {1847}
May 4 Namibia: Cassinga Day
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 4 Serbia: 2nd Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Natalija of Serbia {2019}
May 4 Slovakia: Anniversary of the Decease of M. R. Stefanik
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 4 Taiwan: Literary Day
May 4 Taiwan: Matsu’s Birthday
May 4 Turkey: 120th Anniversary of the Birthday of Nevvare Hanimefendi (Ayse Cihci / Leyla Sonmezler), Consort of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire {1901}
May 4 Japan: Greenery Day {1989}
May 1-6 Japan: The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup
May 4 Thailand: Coronation Day
May 4 Thailand: 2nd Coronation Anniversary of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand {2019}
May 4 Tonga: 73rd Anniversary of the Birthday of King George Tupou V (Siaosi Taufa’ahau Manumataongo Tuku’aho) of Tonga (2006-2012) {1948}
Apr.29-May 5 Jordan: The Royal Hashemite Court is under 7 days of mourning following the death of HRH Prince Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan
May 4 Jordan: K.Abdullah II & CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah inspect the Centauro tank from the 3rd Royal Tank Battalion of the 60th Prince El Hassan Armoured Brigade & attend the 3rd Royal Tank Battalion personnel’s iftar @ Amman
May 4 Jordan: Q.Rania meets with owners of income-generating projects @ the Community Centers Association (CCA), Amman
May 4 Jordan: 24th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan & Dr. Areej Zawawi ( now Princess Areej Ghazi of Jordan) {1997}
May 4 Kuwait: 10th Anniversary of the Death of Sheikh Khalid al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah of Kuwait {2011}
May 4 Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message with the prayer intention for the month of May disseminated through the Pope’s World Prayer Network, on the theme ‘The World of Finance’
May 4 Monaco: Charlotte Casiraghi performs in a duet by singing accompanied by Sebastien Tellier (on piano) during a concert organized after the Chanel fashion show presenting its 2021-2022 collection @ the Carrieres de Lumieres, Baux-de-Provence, France
May 4 Monaco: 27th Birthday of Pauline Ducruet {1994}
May 4 Netherlands: Remembrance Day
May 4 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima attend the National Commemoration & a wreath-laying ceremony, on the occasion of Remembrance Day @ the National Monument, Dam Square, Amsterdam
May Netherlands: Pss Margriet, Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven & Pr.Pieter-Christiaan attend the National Military Remembrance Day @ the Grebbeberg Military Field of Honor, Rhenen
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 4 UK: Firefighters’ Memorial Day 2021
May 4-6 UK: May Festival 2021 @ Chester Racecourse, England
May 4 UK: The May Festival 2021 – City Day @ Chester Racecourse
May 4 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with the Rt.Hon.Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) via telephone
May 4 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge opens the high performance centre @ Aston Villa Football Club’s Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath, Warwickshire
May 4 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge visits Babcock International Group @ Stockton Close, Walsall, West Midlands
May 4 UK: It is announced that Meghan Dss of Sussex has written a children’s book, The Bench, about the special relationship between a father + son through a mother’s eyes, inspired by a poem she wrote for Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex for Father’s Day in 2019. It will be released on June 8.
May 4 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex speaks to staff + patients of Leeds Children’s Hospital, via video link
May 4 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits HM Prison & Young Offender Institution Hull, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 4 Spain: 26th Birthday of Pablo Fernandez-Sastron y Gomez-Acebo {1995}
May 4 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital meeting with Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ Director (Thomas Sorensson) & Chairman of the Board (Alf Blomqvist)
May 4 Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a digital meeting on Agenda 2030 with Sigrun Rawit & Janine Alm Eriksson from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
May 4 Norway: CPss Mette-Marit visits Aurora Workshop @ Baerum
May 4 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II chairs the virtual meeting of The Council of State
May 4 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II officially embarks aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog @ Nyholm, Copenhagen, which departs to Elsinore with a salute from Kronborg Castle
May 4 Denmark: CP Frederik participates in Lysfest (the annual Candle Festival to commemorate Denmark’s liberation on May 4, 1945) & attends performances by the Schleswig Music Corps + Haderslev Cathedral Girls’ Choir @ Haderslev
May 4 Denmark: 12th Birthday of Prince Henrik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat {2009}
May 4 Denmark: The Danish Royal Court releases 2 new photos of Pr.Henrik to celebrate his 12th Birthday, taken by Pss Marie
WEDNESDAY
May 5: Renewal Wednesday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 5: Feast Day of the Great Martyr Irene {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 5: Feast Day of Saint Hilary of Arles {Roman Catholic}
May 5: Feast Day of Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles {Roman Catholic}
Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 5: Feast Day of Pope Saint Pius V, Pope & Confessor {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 5: International Midwives Day / International Day of the Midwife
May 5: World Asthma Day
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 5 USA/Mexico: Cinco de Mayo / Battle of Puebla / 159th Anniversary of Benito Juarez's Defeat of French Troops {1862}
May 5 USA: National Teachers Day / National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 5 USA: 60th Anniversary of Alan Shepard Becoming the 1st American in Space, aboard the Freedom 7 {1961}
May 5 USA: National Foster Care Day
May 5 USA: National Silence the Shame Day
May 5 USA: Childhood Depression Awareness Day
May 5 USA: National Astronaut Day
May 5 USA: National Cartoonists Day
May 5 USA: Square Root Day
May 5 USA: Hand Hygiene Day
May 5 USA: National Hoagie Day
Apr.26-May 6 USA: The 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (ice hockey)
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 5 Austria: Memorial Day Against Violence + Racism in Memory on the Victims of National Socialism
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 5 China: 761st Anniversary of the Coronation of Kublai/Qubilai Khan/Qayan, Khagan of the Mongol Empire, Emperor of China {1260}
May 5 Ethiopia: Freedom Day / Patriots’ Day
May 5 France/Jerusalem: 829th Anniversary of the Wedding of Queen Isabella of Jerusalem & Count Henri II de Champagne {1192}
May 5 France/Italy: 200th Anniversary of the Death of Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte of the French (1804-1814; 1815), King of Italy {1821}
May 5 France: 195th Anniversary of the Birthday of Maria Eugenie/Eugenie de Palafox-Portocarrero de Guzman y Kirkpatrick “de Montijo”, 16th Countess of Teba, 15th Marquise of Ardales, Empress Consort of the French {1826}
May 5 France: Mass in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon I of France @ Les Invalides, Paris [with attendance from: Pr.Jean-Christophe + Pss Olympia Napoleon, Pr.Charles Bonaparte, Pss Beatrice of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Pr.Jerome + Pss Licia Napoleon, Pr.Joachim Murat 8th Pr. Murat 7th Pr. of Pontecorvo + Pss Maria del Pilar Murat, Pr.Joachim Murat Pr. of Monte-Carvo + Pss Yasmine Murat, Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct of Paris + Pss Philomena of Orleans Ctss of Paris, Pr.Jean of Luxembourg + Ctss Diane of Nassau, Pr.Guillaume + Pss Sibilla of Luxembourg, Pss Maria Pia of Savoy, Dss Sophie of Wurttemberg, & President Emmanuel Macron + First Lady Brigitte Macron of France]
May 5 France: Pr.Joachim Murat & Pss Yasmine Murat visit the exhibition ‘Josephine et Napoleon, an (extra) ordinary story’ @ Chaumet, Paris
May 5 Germany: Europe Day – Council of Europe
May 5 Germany/Hungary/Croatia/Czech Republic/Austria: 316th Anniversary of the Death of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Croatia + Bohemia, King of Germany, Archduke of Austria {1705}
May 5 Germany/Hungary/Croatia/Czech Republic/Italy/Austria: 274th Anniversary of the Birthday of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, King in Germany, King of Hungary, Croatia + Bohemia, Grand Duke of Tuscany, Archduke of Austria {1747}
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
May 5 Guyana: Arrival Day
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 5 Italy/France/Jerusalem: 712th Anniversary of the Death of Charles II, King of Naples + Jerusalem, Count of Anjou + Provence {1309}
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 5 Kyrgyzstan: Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic
May 5 Mexico: Battle of Puebla / Cinco de Mayo
May 5 Palau: Senior Citizens Day
May 5 Poland/Lithuania/Austria: 478th Anniversary of the Wedding of Zygmunt II August, King of Poland, Great Prince of Lithuania & Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria {1543}
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 5 Portugal: 811th Anniversary of the Birthday of Affonso III, King of Portugal + the Algarve, Count of Boulogne-sur-Mer {1210}
May 5 Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu receive a delegation of young athletes who were medalized during the World Fencing Championships for Cadets + Juniors held in April 2021, the club coaches of medal athletes & members of the leadership of the Romanian Fencing Federation @ Elisabeta Palace
May 5 South Korea: Children’s Day 2021
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 5 Turkey: 163rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Biydar Kadinefendi, Consort of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire {1858}
May 5 Japan: Children’s Day {1948}
May 1-6 Japan: The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup
May 5 Japan: 1,154th Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Uda of Japan {867 AD}
May 5 Thailand: 71st Anniversary of the Coronation of King Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej) “the Great” of Thailand {1950}
May 5 Bahrain: 11th Anniversary of the Death of Sheikha Hessa Abdullah bin Issa bin Ali Al Khalifa of Bahrain {2010}
Apr.29-May 5 Jordan: The Royal Hashemite Court is under 7 days of mourning following the death of HRH Prince Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan
May 5 Jordan/Belgium: K.Abdullah II of Jordan visits Belgium [departs for Brussels; meets with the NATO Secretary General (Jens Stoltenberg) @ Brussels; holds a meeting with the European Council President (Charles Michel) @ Brussels; holds a meeting with the European Commission President (Ursula von der Leyen) @ Brussels; & attends a meeting with K.Philippe of the Belgians @ the Royal Palace, Brussels]
May 5 Jordan: K.Abdullah II returns to Jordan after a working visit to Brussels, Belgium
May 5 Saudi Arabia: 14th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Abdul-Majid bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia {2007}
May 5 Vatican City: Feast Day of Pope Saint Pius V (Antonio “Michele” Ghislieri) {Roman Catholic – 1713-1969 Calendar}
May 5 Vatican City: 708th Anniversary of the Canonization of Pope Saint Celestine V (Pietro Angelerio / da Morrone) {1313}
May 5 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a General Audience @ the Vatican Apostolic Palace
May 5 Netherlands: Liberation Day {1945}
May 5 Netherlands: The concert on the occasion of the conclusion of the National Liberation Celebration @ the Royal Theater Carre, Amsterdam
May 5 Belgium/Jordan: K.Philippe of the Belgians holds an audience with K.Abdullah II of Jordan @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels, Belgium
May 5 Belgium: Q.Mathilde participates in a videoconference with the Commissioner General of the Brussels Book Fair (Mrs. Marie Nobels) & the President of the Fair (Mr. Tanguy Roosen)
May 5 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume visits the premises of the cybersecurity agency SECURITYMADEIN.LU
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-6 UK: May Festival 2021 @ Chester Racecourse, England
May 5 UK: The May Festival 2021 – Ladies Day @ Chester Racecourse, England
May 5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives the Apostolic Nuncio from the Holy See to The Court of St. James’s (Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti), via a virtual audience (holds an audience with HE Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti via video link as he presents the Letters of Recall of his predecessor & his own Letters of Credence as Apostolic Nuncio from the Holy See to the Court of St. James’s) @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
May 5 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives the Letters of Credence of the new Ambassador for the Republic of Haiti (Euvrard Saint Amand), via a virtual audience (holds an audience with HE Mr. Euvrard Saint Amand via video link as he presents the Letters of Recall of his predecessor & his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Haiti to the Court of St. James’s) @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
May 5 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
May 5 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits the Welsh Guards & meets some of the soldiers who participates in The Duke of Edinburgh’s recent funeral (visits 1st Battalion, the Welsh Guards) @ Combermere Barracks, Windsor, Berkshire
May 5 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits Berkshire Women’s Aid @ Reading, Berkshire
May 5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds an Emergency Responders Senior Leaders Board Meeting via video link
May 5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with the Rt.Hon. Oliver Dowden MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media + Sport) & Ms. Tracey Crouch MP via video link
May 5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Lieutenant Colonel Robert Money (Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, Irish Guards)
May 5 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge launch their own personal YouTube channel to document their work & post a quick teaser video showing behind-the-scenes footage of various events they’ve attended over the years along with outtakes, filmed @ Anmer Hall, Norfolk
May 5 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge interviews pioneering health care expert, Harriet Nayiga, about her work in maternal + baby care on the occasion of the International Dayof the Midwife, for a special edition of Nursing Times, via teleconference
May 5 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Christ’s College @ Guildford, Surrey
May 5 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex speaks to representatives from Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership via video link
May 5 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends the St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England + the Islands’ County Presidents’ Conference via video link
May 5 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Charlton Park Group @ London
May 5 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal meets with a group of midwives to mark the International Day of the Midwife & receives Mrs. Kathryn Gutteridge (President of the Royal College of Midwives) + key workers @ St. James’s Palace, London
May 5 UK: 27th Engagement Anniversary of Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones & Daniel Chatto {1994}
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 5 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the Roman Forum Molinete Museum @ the Molinete Archaeological Park, Cartagena, Murcia
May 5 Spain: Q.Letizia attends the commemorative act of “World Red Cross + Res Crescent Day 2021” @ the Teaching Center of the Spanish Red Cross, Madrid
May 5 Sweden/Germany: 190th Anniversary of the Wedding of Paul Friedrich August, Duke of Oldenburg, Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1829-1853) & Princess Cecilie/Cecilia of Sweden {1831}
May 5 Sweden: 9th Anniversary of the Death of [former Prince Carl Johan of Sweden, Duke of Dalecarlie (1916-1951)] Carl Johan, Count of Wisborg {2012}
May 5 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip attends a digital jury meeting of the drawing competition “The Thinking Hand”
May 5 Norway: Q.Sonja attends the board meeting of the Queen Sonja Print Award
May 5 Norway: CPss Mette-Marit sends a digital greeting on the occasion of International Midwives’ Day
May 5 Denmark: Liberation Day {1945}
May 5 Denmark/Germany: 125th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Louise/Lovisa of Denmark & Prince Friedrich of Schaumburg-Lippe {1896}
May 5 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the inauguration of the sculpture “October 1943” (by artist Per Arnoldis, to commemorate the flight of Danish Jews to Sweden in October 1943 during WWII) @ Sletten Havn, Humlebaek
May 5 Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the virtual Womenomics Nordic Business Conference & gives an opening speech
THURSDAY
May 6: Renewal Thursday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 6: Feast Day of Saints Marian + James {Roman Catholic}
Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 6: Feast Day of Saint John before the Latin Gate {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 6: International No Diet Day
May 6: World Maternal Mental Health Day 2021
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 6 USA: National Day of Prayer 2021
May 6 USA: 84th Anniversary of the Explosion of The Dirigible Hindenburg, in Lakehurst, NJ {1937}
May 6 USA: National Nurses Day
May 6 USA: National School Nurse Day
May 6 USA: National Deaf Interpreter Day
May 6 USA: National Skilled Trades Day
May 6 USA: National Day to Prevent Teen + Unplanned Pregnancy
May 6 USA: National Bike To School Day
May 6 USA: National Golf Day
May 6 USA: National Beverage Day
May 6 USA: National Crepe Suzette Day
Apr.26-May 6 USA: The 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (ice hockey)
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 6 Armenia: 834th Anniversary of the Death of Ruben (Roupen/Rupen/Reuben) III, Lord of Armenian Cilicia {1187}
May 6 Austria/Ligne: 98th Birthday of Archduchess Yolande of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary, Croatia + Bohemia, Princess of Ligne {1923}
May 6 Bulgaria: St. George’s Day / Day of the Bulgarian Army
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 6-16 Canada: The 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship (ice hockey)
May 6 Egypt/Sudan: 70th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Farouk I of Egypt + the Sudan (1936-1952) & Narriman Sadek {1951} [divorced Feb. 1954]
May 6 Germany/Italy/Vatican City: 1,049th Anniversary of the Birthday of Pope Saint Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Duke of Bavaria, King of Germany, King of Italy {972 AD}
May 6 Germany: 139th Anniversary of the Birthday of Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Germany + Prussia {1882}
May 6 Germany: 136th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Marie of Prussia & Prince Albrecht of Saxe-Altenburg {1885}
May 6 Germany: 124th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Christian Albrecht of Schaumburg-Lippe & Duchess Elsa of Wurttemberg {1897}
May 6 Germany: 67th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Princess Cecilie of Germany + Prussia, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin {1954}
May 6 Germany: 49th Birthday of Duchess Helene in Bavaria {1972}
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 6 Italy/France: 337th Anniversary of the In-Person Wedding of King Vittorio Amedeo II of Sicily (1713-1718), King of Sardinia (1718-1730), Duke of Savoy & Anne Marie d’Orleans {1684}
May 6 Italy/Austria/Germany: 200th Anniversary of the Wedding of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria [Grand Duke Ferdinando III of Tuscany (1790-1799/1801; 1814-1824), Duke + Elector of Salzburg (1802-1805), Duke + Elector of Wurzburg (1805-1806), Elector + Grand Duke of Wurzburg (1806-1814)] & Princess Maria Ferdinanda of Saxony {1821}
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 6 Kosovo: Day of Gorans
May 6 Lebanon: Martyr’s Day / Martyrs’ Day
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 6 Portugal/Spain: 573rd Anniversary of the Wedding of King Affonso V of Portugal + the Algarve, King of Cueta, King of Castile & Isabella of Portugal {1448}
May 6 Romania: CPss Margareta meets with the President of the Romanian Senate (Mrs. Anca Dragu) @ the Elisabeta Palace
May 6 Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu host a breakfast for the President of the Romanian Senate (Mrs. Anca Dragu) @ the Elisabeta Palace
May 6 Russia: 294th Anniversary of the Death 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) {1727} {Old Style Date}
May 6 Russia: 153rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1894-1917) {1868}
May 6 Russia/Germany: 40th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, Prince of Prussia {1981}
May 6 Russia: GD George Mikhailovich & Rebecca Victoria Romanovna Bettarini attend St. George’s Day celebrations
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 6 Syria: Martyr’s Day / Martyrs’ Day
May 1-6 Japan: The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup
May 6 Japan: 1,171st Anniversary of the Death of Emperor Ninmyo of Japan {850 AD}
May 6 Japan: Pss Kako of Akishino begins working as a part-time employee at the Japanese Federation of the Deaf (JFD)
May 6 Thailand: 98th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Galyani Vadhana of Thailand, Princess of Naradhiwas {1923}
May 6 Thailand: 37th Birthday of Princess Adityadhornkitikhun “Dita” of Thailand {1984}
May 6 Vatican City: 520th Anniversary of the Birthday of Pope Marcellus II (Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi) {1501}
May 6 Vatican City: 447th Anniversary of the Birthday of Pope Innocent X (Giovanni Battista Pamphlij / Pamphili) {1574}
May 6 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Joseph Spiteri (Titular of Serta, Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon)
May 6 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a farewell audience with HE Jose Luis Alvarez Palacio (Ambassador of Ecuador)
May 6 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Mr. Guy Parmelin (President of the Swiss Confederation) (Switzerland), his wife, & their entourage
May 6 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with the new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard & their parents @ the Vatican Apostolic Palace
May 6 Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message on the occasion of the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Lujan, Patroness of Argentina (on May 8)
May 6 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander grants Q.Maxima the Grand Cross of the House Order of Orange on the occasion of her upcoming 50th Birthday
May 6 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Rachid Madrane (President of the Brussels Parliament) on the occasion of the Iris Festival
May 6 Luxembourg/Austria: 65th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau, Princess of Bourbon-Parma & Franz Ferdinand, Duke of Hohenberg {1956}
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 6 UK: The 2021 UK Local Elections for the Welsh Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, the London Assembly & the Mayorship of London
May 4-6 UK: May Festival 2021 @ Chester Racecourse, England
May 6 UK: The May Festival 2021 – Chester Cup Day @ Chester Racecourse, England
May 6 UK: 111th Anniversary of the Death of King Edward VII of Great Britain + Ireland, Emperor of India, Prince of Saxe-Coburg + Gotha {1910}
May 6 UK: 77th Anniversary of the Wedding of William John Robert Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington & Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy {1944}
May 6 UK: 61st Anniversary of the Wedding of The Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland & Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (1961-2017) {1960} [divorced 1978]
May 6 UK/France: 27th Anniversary of the Opening of the Chunnel {1994}
May 6 UK: Q.Elizabeth II receives Dr. Stephen Beerman (Honorary Commonwealth Vice President of the Royal Life Saving Society & Past President of the Lifesaving Society Canada) via video link as HM presents him with the King Edward VII Cup, & Mr. Clive Holland (Deputy Commonwealth President) @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
May 6 UK: Q.Elizabeth II shares an image on her social media to wish Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a Happy 2nd Birthday
May 6 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall share an image on their social media to wish Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a Happy 2nd Birthday
May 6 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge share an image on their social media to wish Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a Happy 2nd Birthday
May 6 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge visits North Wales, Wales [visits Brighter Futures (consortium of 8 groups in Rhyl encouraging people of all ages to engage in community activities + issues), meets with representatives of 2 Brighter Future Groups, Rhyl Men’s Shed & Rhyl Youth Group & helps plant an apple tree @ Rhyl, Clwyd]
May 6 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge releases a phone call she held with a young girl (Mila Sneddon, 4 year old living with acute lymphoblastic leukemia) at the centre of a Hold Still portrait chosen for exhibition last summer & featured in a new book releasing this week, via a video snippet of her telephone call
May 6 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds a Meeting for Action on Addiction via video link
May 6 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds an Early Years Meeting
May 6 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex release a new photo of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor to mark his 2nd Birthday, featuring him shown from the back holding balloons, taken outdoors @ their home, CA, USA
May 6 UK: 2nd Birthday of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Dumbarton {2019}
May 6 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits the vaccination centre @ Windsor Racecourse, Windsor, Berkshire
May 6 UK: 15th Wedding Anniversary of Laura (Parker Bowles) Lopes & Harry Lopes {2006}
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 6 Spain: 174th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infante Enrique of Spain, Duke of Sevilla & Elena de Castellvi y Shelly-Fernandez de Cordova {1847}
May 6 Spain: 54th Anniversary of the Wedding of Infanta Maria del Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz & Luis Gomez-Acebo y Duque de Estrada, 2nd Viscount de la Torre, Grandee of Spain {1967}
May 6 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Closing of the General Assembly of the Business Confederation of the Valencian Community @ the Auditorium of the Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana University
May 6 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria attend a digital meeting with the World Wide Fund for Nature WWF’s Chairman (Axel Wenblad) & the Acting Secretary General (Peter Westtman) & Management Coordinator (Heidi Liderfors)
May 6 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia visit the exhibition ‘Zorn – A Swedish Superstar’ @ the National Museum, Stockholm
May 6 Sweden: Q.Silvia makes a digital visit to the Child Rights Agency
May 6 Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]
May 6 Norway: K.Harald V holds a formal audience with the new Ambassador of Hungary (HE Ms. Eszter Sandorfi)
May 6 Norway: K.Harald V embarks the Royal Yacht Norge for inspection [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]
May 6 Norway: Q.Sonja holds an audience with representatives of the Norwegian Folk Art + Craft Association
FRIDAY
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 7: Feast Day of Saint Rose Venerini {Roman Catholic}
May 7: Feast Day of Saint Stanislaus of Cracow, Bishop & Martyr {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 7: Renewal Friday – Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 7: Feast Day of Saint Alexis Toth of Wilkes-Barre {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 7: Feast Day of the Sign of the Cross in Jerusalem {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 7: Jumatul Bidah / Friday of Farewell {Islam}
May 7: World Password Day
May 7: World Cake Day
May 7: WWII - 76th Anniversary of Germany's Signing an Unconditional Surrender in France {1945}
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 7 USA: Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2021
May 7 USA: Truman Day Observed, in Missouri
May 7 USA: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
May 7 USA: National Day of Reason
May 7 USA: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 7 Bulgaria: Radio + Television Day
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 6-16 Canada: The 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship (ice hockey)
May 7 El Salvador: Soldiers’ Day
May 7 Ethiopia: 527th Anniversary of the Death of Eskender, Emperor of Ethiopia {1494}
May 7 France: 143rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Isabelle of Orleans, Duchess of Guise {1878}
May 7 Georgia: 1,007th Anniversary of the Death of King Bagrat III of Georgia (1008-1014), King of Abkhazia (978-1008) {1014}
May 7 Germany/Italy: 1,048th Anniversary of the Death of Otto I “the Great”, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, King of Italy, Duke of Saxony {973}
May 7 Germany: 46th Birthday of Duchess Maria Anna in Bavaria, Baroness von Maltzahn {1975}
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
May 7 Hungary: 816th Anniversary of the Death of King Ladislas III “the Child” of Hungary {1205}
May 7 India: Jamat Ul-Vida
May 7 Iran: 4th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Gholamreza Pahlavi of Iran {2017}
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 7-9 Italy: The 2021 European Canoe Slalom Championships (canoe slalom)
May 7 Italy/Spain/France: 1st Anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana Marguerite of Bourbon-Parma {2020}
May 7 Kazakhstan: Defender of the Fatherland Day
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 7 Russia: Radio Day
May 7 Russia: 339th Anniversary of the Death of Tsar Feodor III of Russia (1678-1682) {1682}
May 7 Russia: 297th Anniversary of the Coronation of Empress Catherine I of Russia {1724}
May 7 Serbia: 31st Anniversary of the Death of Prince Andrej of Yugoslavia {1990}
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 7 Malaysia: Pahang State Holiday, in Pahang
May 7 Morocco: 40th Birthday of Prince Mulay/Moulay Ismail (Smail) bin ‘Abdu’llah of Morocco {1981}
May 7 Vatican City: Feast Day of Pope Saint Benedict II
May 7 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis (Titular of Roselle, Apostolic Nuncio in Pakistan)
May 7 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Angelo Accattino (Titular of Sabiona, Apostolic Nuncio in Bolivia)
May 7 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Giuseppe Fiorini Morosini, O.M. (Emeritus of Reggio Calabria-Bova, Italy)
May 7 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Bishop Giancarlo Vecerrica (Emeritus of Fabriano-Matelica, Italy)
May 7 Belgium: Q.Mathilde receives 2nd secondary students from Sint-Barbara College in Ghent as part of their STEAM course (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Mathematics) in “light painting” @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
May 7 Belgium: Pss Astrid attends the “Actions in the field of medical research” presentation of the King Baudouin Foundation Health Research Fund team @ the King Baudouin Foundation, Brussels
May 7 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie & Pr.Charles participate in the planting of a cherry tree offered by the municipality of Contern in honour of the little Pr.Charles @ Oetrange
May 7 Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court releases 4 new photos of Pr.Charles to mark his upcoming 1st Birthday, taken by court photographer Sophie Margue
May 7 Liechtenstein/Luxembourg: 32nd Birthday of Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg {1989}
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 7 UK: May Racing Weekend @ Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
May 7 UK/Italy: 303rd Anniversary of the Death of Mary of Modena, Queen Consort of England, Ireland + Scotland {1718} {New Style Date}
May 7 UK/Germany: 203rd Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Adolphus Frederick of Great Britain, Duke of Cambridge & Landgravine Auguste/Augusta of Hesse-Cassel {1818} [CEREMONY #1]
May 7 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mrs. Hilary McGrady (Director General of the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty)
May 7 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits 5th Battalion (The Rifles) @ Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire
May 7 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Professor Ngaire Woods (Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government) via video link
May 7 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge participates as a “book fairy” & leaves her copy of the “Hold Still” book at the statue of Queen Victoria @ Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington Palace, London
May 7 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge visits the Royal London Hospital @ London
May 7 UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge visits the National Portrait Gallery as part of the official launch of her book, Hold Still, (a photographic record of life in the UK during the pandemic) @ the National Portrait Gallery, London
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 7 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Meeting for the presentation of the European Recovery Plan @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid
May 7 Spain: Q.Letizia attends the presentation of the National Ensign, in its standard modality, to the Army Aviation Academy @ the Coronel Mate Base, Colmenar Viejo, Madrid
May 7 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds a digital audience with the Speaker of the Riksdag (Andreas Norlen)
May 7 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip competes during the Swedish Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia championship @ the Knutstorp Circuit, Kagerod
May 7 Sweden: 12th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Count Bjorn Bernadotte of Wisborg & Sandra (Angerer) Bernadotte, Countess of Wisborg {2009}
May 7 Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with The Prime Minister [with attendance from: CP Haakon]
May 7 Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]
May 7 Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Commodore Trond Gimmingsrud
May 7 Norway: Q.Sonja sends a digital greeting to the graduate students of the Oslo National Academy of the Arts
May 7 Norway: Q.Sonja attends the digital opening of the new exhibition “An Audience with Art. The National Museum in Queen Sonja Art Stable”
SATURDAY
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 8: Feast Day of Saint Peter of Tarentaise {Roman Catholic}
May 8: Feast Day of Our Lady of Pompeii {Roman Catholic}
May 8: Feast Day of the Apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 8: Saturday of Our Lady {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 8: Feast Day of Our Lady, Mediatrix of All Graces {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 8: Synaxis of the Holy Powder (Manna) which Emitted from the Tomb of Saint John the Theologian, Apostle + Evangelist {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 8: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam} (Australia, Canada, Gambia, Guinea, Russia, South Africa, UK, USA)
May 8: World Red Cross + Red Crescent Day
May 8: World Ovarian Cancer Day
May 8-9: Time of Remembrance + Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War (UN)
May 8: V-E Day / Victory in Europe Day / WWII Victory Day / Victory Day / Anniversary of the End of World War II (WWII: Western Europe, Czech Republic, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion, Saint Pierre + Miquelon, Slovakia, St. Barts, UK, USA)
May 8: 41st Anniversary of the Announcement of the Worldwide Eradication of Smallpox, by the WHO {1980}
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 8 USA: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 USA: V-E Day / Victory in Europe Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8-9 USA: Mother’s Day Weekend 2021
May 8 USA: Truman Day in Missouri / 137th Anniversary of the Birthday of President Harry S. Truman {1884}
May 8 USA: Emancipation Day / “Eight o’ May”, in Mississippi
May 8 USA: 227th Anniversary of the Establishment of the U.S. Post Office {1794}
May 8 USA: National Student Nurse Day
May 8 USA: Child Care Provider Day
May 8 USA: Free Trade Day
May 8 USA: National Public Gardens Day
May 8 USA: White Lotus Day
May 8 USA: Iris Day
May 8 USA: National Empanada Day
May 8 USA: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 8 USA: National Have A Coke Day
Jan.13-May 8 USA/Canada: The 2020-2021 NHL Season (ice hockey)
May 8-16 USA: National Public Gardens Week 2021
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 8 Armenia: Defenders of the Country Day / Day of Yerkrapah Veterans / Yerkrapah Day
May 8 Australia: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 Canada: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
Jan.13-May 8 Canada/USA: The 2020-2021 NHL Season (ice hockey)
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 6-16 Canada: The 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship (ice hockey)
May 8 Czech Republic: Victory in Europe Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 France: WWII Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 France: 695th Anniversary of the Birthday of Joan I of Auvergne, Countess of Auvergne + Boulogne, Queen Consort of France {1326}
May 8 France: Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct of Paris & Pss Philomena of Orleans Ctss of Paris attend the mass in honor of Joan of Arc to mark the last day of the Johannine celebrations @ the Sainte-Croix Cathedral, Orleans
May 8 French Guiana: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 French Polynesia: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 Gambia: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 Germany: Anniversary of the End of World War II
May 8 Germany: 8th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Eva-Benita of Schaumburg-Lippe {2013}
May 8 Gibraltar: Anniversary of VE Day
May 8 Guadeloupe: WWII Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
May 8 Guinea: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 7-9 Italy: The 2021 European Canoe Slalom Championships (canoe slalom)
May 8-30 Italy: The 2021 Giro d’Italia – Grand Tour #1 (road bicycle racing)
May 8 Laos: 58th Birthday of Crown Prince Soulivong Savang of Laos, Head of the Royal House of Laos, King-in-Exile of Laos {1963}
May 8 Latvia: Working Day 2021
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 8 Martinique: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 Mayotte: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 New Caledonia: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 Poland/Austria: 478th Anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth of Austria, Queen Consort of Poland {1543}
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 8 Reunion: WWII Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 Romania: CPss Margareta sends a video message on the occasion of World Red Cross + Red Crescent Day
May 8 Romania: Nicolae al Romaniei attends the festive event dedicated to the rehabilitation of the Maniu House piano, organized by the Badacin Greek Catholic Parish & Dr. Vasile Chifor @ the Iuliu Maniu Memorial House, Badacin
May 8 Russia: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 Russia: 415th Anniversary of the Wedding of Marina/Maryna Yuryevna Mniszech/Mnishek “the Witch” & “False” Dmitry I (Pseudo-Demetrius I) Ivanovich, Tsar of Russia {1606}
May 8 Russia/Germany: 147th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duchess Vera Constantinova of Russia & Duke Wilhelm Eugen of Wurttemberg {1874}
May 8 Saint Pierre + Miquelon: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 Serbia: 22nd Wedding Anniversary of Catherine Oxenberg & Casper Van Dien {1999}
May 8 Slovakia: End of World War II
May 8 South Africa: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 South Korea: Parents’ Day
May 8 St. Barts: Victory Day (WWII: Western Europe)
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 8 Bahrain: 72nd Anniversary of the Wedding of Sheikh Sir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain [Hakim of Bahrain (1961-1971), Emir of Bahrain (1971-1999)] & Sheikha Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain {1949}
May 8 Kuwait: 12th Anniversary of the Death of Sheikha Hayat Abdelaziz Al-Hmoud Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah of Kuwait {2009}
May 8 Morocco: 18th Birthday of Crown Prince Moulay Al-Hassan of Morocco {2003}
May 8 Vatican City: Feast Day of Pope Saint Boniface IV
May 8 Vatican City: 1,486th Anniversary of the Death of Pope John II (Mercurius) {535 AD}
May 8 Vatican City: 1,406th Anniversary of the Death of Pope Saint Boniface IV {615 AD}
May 8 Vatican City: 1,336th Anniversary of the Death of Pope Saint Benedict II {685 AD}
May 8 Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message to the participants of “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World”
May 8 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops)
May 8 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Arthur Roche (Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Leeds; Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship & the Discipline of Sacrements)
May 8 Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Msgr. Paolo Nicolini (Administrative Deputy Director of the Vatican Museums)
May 8 Monaco: The 2021 Monaco ePrix – FE #5 (Formula racing)
May 8 Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Her.Pr.Jacques, Pss Gabriella & Pierre Casiraghi attend the 4th edition of the Formula E World Championship stage held on the streets of Monaco (the ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix) [with attendance from: Kaia-Rose Wittstock]
May 8 Belgium: Iris Day, in Brussels
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 1-8 UK: Time For A Cuppa 2021
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 8 UK: Laylat al Kadr / Laylatul Qadr / Night of Power / Lailat al-Qadr {Islam}
May 8 UK: V-E Day / Victory in Europe Day / WWII Victory Day / Victory Day / Anniversary of the End of World War II (WWII: Western Europe)
May 8 UK: May Meeting – Victoria Cup Day @ Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
May 8 UK/Germany: 285th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales & Princess Auguste of Saxe-Gotha {1736}
May 8 UK/Germany: 281st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Princess Mary of Great Britain & Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel {1740}
May 8 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex appear at the Global Citizen VAX Live fundraising concert broadcast
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 8 Spain: 975th Anniversary of the Birthday of Constance of Burgundy, Queen Consort of Leon + Castile, Empress Consort of Spain {1046}
May 8 Spain: 957th Anniversary of the Death of King Ramiro I of Aragon {1064}
May 8 Spain: Felipe Juan Froilan de Marichalar y de Borbon & Victoria de Marichalar y de Borbon attend the semi-final tennid of the Mutua Madrid Open (the 3rd ATP Masters 1000 tournament) @ Madrid
May 8 Sweden: Q.Silvia digitally participates in the Childhood Cancer Foundation’s seminar
May 8 Norway: Liberation Day {1945} / Day of Liberation
May 8 Norway: 702nd Anniversary of the Death of Hakon V Magnusson, King of Norway {1319}
May 8 Norway: CP Haakon attends Liberation Day & National Veterans Day @ Akershus Fortress
May 8 Denmark: 86th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Elisabeth of Denmark {1935}
SUNDAY
May 9: Sunday of St. Thomas / 2nd Sunday of Pascha / Thomas Sunday {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 9: Feast Day of the Transfer of Relics of Saint Nicholas of Myra the Wonderworker to Bari in Italy {Eastern Orthodox Christianity}
May 9: Feast Day of the Prophet Isaiah {Eastern Orthodox Christian}
May 9: Feast Day of Saint John of Avila {Roman Catholic}
May 9: Feast Day of Our Lady of Loreto {Roman Catholic} (Italy)
May 1-31: Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary {Roman Catholic}
May 9: Feast Day of Saint Gregory Nazianzen {Tridentine Roman Catholic}
May 9: Lailat al Qadr / Night of Destiny {Islam} (Niger)
May 9, 11 & 13: Lemuria / Festival of the Dead {Ancient Rome}
May 9: World Migratory Bird Day
May 9: World Belly Dance Day
May 9: World Fair Trade Day
May 8-9: Time of Remembrance + Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War (UN)
May 9: Europe Day – European Union (EU; Germany, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Moldova)
May 4-9: Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9: Red Cross Week 2021
May 1-31: International Drum Month
May 1-31: Maternal Mental Health Month
May 1-31: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 8-9 USA: Mother’s Day Weekend 2021
May 9 USA: Mother’s Day 2021
May 9 USA: National Birth Mother’s Day
May 9 USA: National Babysitter’s Day
May 9 USA: Occupational Safety + Health Professionals Day
May 9 USA: American Indian Day
May 9 USA: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day
May 9 USA: Jamestown Day
May 9 USA: National Dog Mom’s Day
May 9 USA: National Train Day
May 9 USA: National Archery Day
May 9 USA: National Miniature Golf Day
May 9 USA: National Windmill Day
May 9 USA: National Sleepover Day
May 9 USA: Mother Ocean Day
May 9 USA: National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9 USA: National Moscato Day
May 8-16 USA: National Public Gardens Week 2021
May 1-31 USA: National Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31 USA: ALS Awareness Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1-31 USA: National Asparagus Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Education Month; National Brain Cancer + Brain Tumor Awareness Month; Celiac Disease Awareness Month; National Chamber Music Month; National Clean Air Month; Correct Your Posture Month; National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; National Dental Care Awareness Month; National Egg Month; National Foster Care Month; National Hamburger Month; National Inventor’s Month; National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; National Mediterranean Diet Month; Melanoma Awareness Month / Skin Cancer Awareness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Motorcycle Awareness Month; National Photography Month; Older Americans Month; National Salad Month; National Salsa Month; National Strawberry Month; National Stroke Awareness Month; National Teen Self Esteem Month; National Water Safety Month; National Wild Fire Awareness Month
May 9 Armenia: Victory + Peace Day {WWII}
May 9 Armenia: Shushi Liberation Day (Armenian forces freed the city from Azerbaidjani military forces in 1992)
May 9 Australia: Mother’s Day
May 9 Austria/Italy: 129th Anniversary of the Birthday of Empress Consort Zita of Austria, Princess of Bourbon-Parma {1892}
May 9 Azerbaijan: Victory Over Fascism Day / Victory Day Over Fascism
May 9 Bahamas: Mother’s Day
May 9 Bangladesh: Mother’s Day
May 9 Barbados: Mother’s Day
May 9 Belarus: Victory Day
May 9 Belarus: Day of the National Emblem + Flag of Belarus
May 9 Benin: Mother’s Day
May 9 Bermuda: Mother’s Day
May 9 Bosnia + Herzegovina: Victory Day
May 9 Botswana: Mother’s Day
May 9 Brazil: Mother’s Day
May 9 Canada: Mother’s Day
Apr.30-May 9 Canada: The 2021 World Women’s Curling Championship @ Calgary, Alberta
May 6-16 Canada: The 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship (ice hockey)
May 9 Cape Verde: Mother’s Day
May 9 Cayman Islands: Mother’s Day
May 9 Chad: Mother’s Day
May 9 Colombia: Mother’s Day
May 9 Congo: Mother’s Day
May 9 Cote d'Ivoire: Day After Laila tou-Kadr
May 9 Cuba: Mother’s Day
May 9 Curacao: Mother’s Day
May 9 Czech Republic: Mother’s Day
May 9 Finland: Mother’s Day
May 9 France: Pr.Joachim Murat & Pss Yasmine Murat attend a mass in honor of Napoleon I @ the Cathedral of Sainte-Marie-Majeure, Marseille
May 9 Gabon: Mother’s Day
May 9 Georgia: Victory Day
May 9 Germany: Europe Day – European Union
May 9 Germany: Mother’s Day
May 9 Germany/Russia: 112th Anniversary of the Birthday of Kira, The Princess Consort of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Russia {1909}
May 9 Germany: 3rd Anniversary of the Death of Duke Friedrich of Wurttemberg {2018}
May 9 Ghana: Mother’s Day
May 9 Grenada: Mother’s Day
May 3-9 Guatemala: The 2020 CONCACAF Futsal Championships (futsal)
May 9 Honduras: Mother’s Day
May 9 Hong Kong: Mother’s Day
May 9 Iceland: Mother’s Day
May 9 India: Mother’s Day
May 9 India: Birthday of Ravindranath
Apr.27-June 6 Israel: Presidential Election
May 9 Italy: Feast Day of Our Lady of Loreto {Roman Catholic}
May 7-9 Italy: The 2021 European Canoe Slalom Championships (canoe slalom)
May 8-30 Italy: The 2021 Giro d’Italia – Grand Tour #1 (road bicycle racing)
May 9 Italy/Hungary/Jerusalem: 575th Anniversary of the Death of Mary/Maria of Enghien, Countess of Lecce, Queen Consort of Naples, Sicily, Jerusalem + Hungary {1446}
May 9 Italy/Germany: 229th Anniversary of the In-Person Wedding of Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma & Prince Maximilian of Saxony {1792}
May 9 Italy/Poland: 53rd Anniversary of the Death of Countess Maria Carolina Zamoyska, Princess of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro {1968}
May 9 Italy: 18th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Maria-Pia of Savoy/Italy, Princess of Bourbon-Parma & Prince Michel of Bourbon-Parma {2003}
May 9 Jamaica: Mother’s Day
May 9 Kazakhstan: Victory Day
May 3-9 Kazakhstan: The 2021 World Combat Games (multi-sport)
May 9 Kenya: Mother’s Day
May 9 Kosovo: Europe Day – European Union
May 9 Kyrgyzstan: Victory Day
May 9 Latvia: Mother’s Day
May 9 Moldova: Europe Day – European Union
May 9 Moldova: Victory Day
May 9 New Zealand: Mother’s Day
May 9 Niger: Lailat al Qadr / Night of Destiny {Islam}
May 9 Peru: Mother’s Day
Apr.29-May 9 Portugal: IndieLisboa Film Festival 2021 @ Lisbon
May 9 Romania: Father’s Day
May 9 Romania: CPss Margareta, Pr.Radu & Pss Sofia participate in the launch event of the volume “The Story of the Castle of Savarsin” @ the Royal Village
May 9 Romania: CPss Margareta hosts an event in honour of Europe Day (a Jazz + Blues Concert) @ the Royal Castle of Savarsin [with attendance from: Pr.Radu & Pss Sofia]
May 9 Russia: Victory Day
May 9 Serbia: Victory Day
May 9 Singapore: Mother’s Day
May 9 South Africa: Mother’s Day
Feb.26-May 9 South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021
May 9 Sri Lanka: Mother’s Day
May 9 Taiwan: Mother’s Day
May 9 Tajikistan: Victory Day
May 9 Tanzania: Mother’s Day
May 9 Trinidad + Tobago: Mother’s Day
May 9 Turkmenistan: Victory Day
May 9 Uganda: Mother’s Day
May 9 Ukraine: Mother’s Day
May 9 Ukraine: Victory Day / Memorial Day
May 9 Uzbekistan: Remembrance Day
May 9 Zambia: Mother’s Day
May 9 Zimbabwe: Mother’s Day
May 9-12 Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visits Samdrup Kongkhar
May 9 Cambodia: Mother’s Day
May 9 Japan: 172nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Empress Consort (Masako) Shoken of Japan {1849}
May 9 Thailand: 183rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Consort Pannarai of Siam, Consort to the King of Siam {1838}
May 9 Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting with representatives of the private sector @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman
May 9 Jordan: K.Abdullah II holds a phone call with the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (Gen. Mark Milley) @ Amman
May 9 Jordan: 33rd Birthday of Princess Nejla bint Asem of Jordan {1988}
May 9 Saudi Arabia: 11th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Naif bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman of Saudi Arabia {2010}
May 9 Saudi Arabia: 8th Anniversary of the Death of Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Jalawi of Saudi Arabia {2013}
May 9 Saudi Arabia: 5th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Sama bint Saud bin Faysal of Saudi Arabia {2016}
May 9 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI, CP Moulay El Hassan & Pr.Moulay Rachid commemorates Laylat Al-Qadr @ Fez
May 9 Vatican City: 582nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Pope Pius III (Francesco Toeschini) {1439}
May 9 Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli prayer @ Saint Peter’s Square
May 9 Monaco: 154th Anniversary of the Birthday of Marie Juliette Louvet {1867}
May 9 Monaco: 72nd Anniversary of the Death of Prince Louis II of Monaco (1922-1949) {1949}
May 9 Netherlands/Germany: 168th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Willem Frederik Hendrik of the Netherlands & Princess Amelie of Saxe-Weimar {1853}
May 9 Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 9th Birthday of Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, Marchioness of Castell’Arquato {2012}
May 9 Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 5th Birthday of Princess Gloria Irene of Bourbon-Parma {2016}
May 9 Luxembourg: Europe Day – European Union
May 9 Luxembourg/Austria: 65th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau, Princess of Bourbon-Parma & Hereditary Prince Franz of Hohenberg [Franz, Duke of Hohenberg (1962-1977)] {1956}
May 9 Luxembourg: GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa participate in the closing ceremony of the Closing of the Octave 2021 @ Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg City
May 9 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume attends a ceremony on the occasion of Europe Day @ Schengen
May 9 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume & HGDss Stephanie attend the traditional pontifical mass with renewal of the consecration to Notre-Dame @ the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg City
Apr.1-May 10 UK: National Pet Month
May 1-31 UK: Make May Purple / Action On Stroke Month
May 1-31 UK: National Walking Month
May 1-31 UK: National Share A Story Month
May 1-31 UK: Big Asthma Bake Sale 2021
May 1-31 UK: Local + Community History Month
May 4-9 UK: Sun Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Deaf Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
May 4-9 UK: Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2021
May 9-15 UK: National Doughnut Week 2021
May 9 UK-Guernsey/Jersey: Liberation Day in Guernsey & Jersey {1945}
May 9 UK: National Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2021
May 9 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits troops from The London Regiment who are undertaking field training near Aldershot @ Hampshire
Apr.26-May 9 Spain: The 2021 Madrid Open (tennis)
May 9 Spain: The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix – F1 #4 (Formula racing) @ Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Montmelo, Catalunya
May 9 Spain/Italy/Germany: 283rd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of King Carlos III of Spain (1759-1788), Duke of Parma (1731-1735), King of Naples + Sicily (1735-1788) & Princess Maria Amalia of Saxony {1738}
May 9 Norway: 741st Anniversary of the Death of Magnus IV, King of Norway {1280}
