Tuesday, January 29, 2013

I'm back!

I took a week-long break from the blogging world to go on a tropical vacation, got home late on Saturday night... just now getting the blog back in order.  Hope you all had a good week!

Since I did not do a "Weekly Agenda" post last week, I figured I would do something I never do - a "recap" post of the week instead!  I sure picked a busy week in the royal world to go away...

WEEKLY RECAP: Monday, January 21 - Sunday, January 27, 2013

Events carried-over from the previous week:


Jan.17-27 Monaco: 37th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo @ the Chapiteau de Fontvieille

Jan.20-24  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting / Young Global Leaders n Davos-Klosters, Switzerland


MONDAY

Jan.21-24 France: Paris Fashion Week (Mode a Paris) (Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 Collections) in Paris, France

Jan.21  France: Pr.Henri of Orleans Ct of Paris attends the Requiem Mass celebrated in honor of King Louis XVI of France, in the Church of Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois in Paris, France (across from the Louvre in Paris)

Jan.21  Germany: 76th Birthday of Prince Max-Emanuel of Bavaria, Duke in Bavaria   {1937}

Jan.21  Montenegro: 33rd Birthday of Hereditary Prince Boris Petrovic-Njegos of Montenegro, Grand Duke of Grahovo + Zeta   {1980}

Jan.21 Bulgaria: 51st Wedding Anniversary of Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria & Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria {1962} [religious]

Jan.21  Serbia: CP Alexander II attends the opening of the exhibition of documents “Transport + connections in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1918-1941” to mark the anniversary of the Archive of Yugoslavia Day, in Belgrade

Jan.21  Serbia: CP Alexander II attends the opening of the exhibition “St. Sava in the Russian Imperial Chronicle” @ the Patriarchy of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Belgrade

Jan.21  Jordan/Dubai: K.Abdullah II of Jordan & Shkh/Emir Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai attend the 2013 3rd Arab Economic + Social Development Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Jan.21  Jordan: Q.Rania meets with beneficiaries of scholarships offered by various international universities in Amman

Jan.21  Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits the Musee Oceanographique de Monaco to attend the screening of Pierre Frolla’s new film, “Okeanos Rencontre Avec Les Baleines a Bosse”

Jan.21  Monaco: Pss Charlene attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 show @ L’espace Ephemere des Tuileries, in Paris, France

Jan.21-25 2013 Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Brunei & Singapore (Jan.21-22 in Brunei & Jan.24-25 in Singapore)

Jan.21-22 Netherlands/Brunei: At the invitation of Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands makes a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam

Jan.21  Netherlands/Brunei: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands visit Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, with representatives of a Dutch trade delegation to strengthen economic + bilateral ties between the Netherlands & Brunei [upon their arrival at the airport they are welcomed by CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; attend a welcoming ceremony @ Istana Nurul Iman Royal Palace where they’re welcomed by Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; attend an audience with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei; tour the Brunei Museum to visit the exhibition “Brunei English & Collections on Borneo Cultures 1870-1940” with CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; take a boat trip on the Brunei River to visit the Kampong Ayer (Water Village), as area of Brunei’s capital city Bandar Seri Bagawan; & attend a gala state banquet @ Istana Nurul Iman with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei]

Jan.21  Belgium: Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant gives a speech & attends a seminar "First meeting of the Transatlantic Forum on Inclusive Early Years: Early Childhood Quality Services for All: Addressing Disparities in Access for Migrant Children from Low-Income Families",@ the Marriott Hotel in Ghent, Province of East Flanders

Jan.21  Liechtenstein: 13th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein & Princess Angela of Liechtenstein   {2000}

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Merseyside/Liverpool [visits the Jaguar Land Rover plant to view the production line + training facilities & meet employees, Speke Boulevard, Halewood, Merseyside; visits the Jaguar Land Rover Education Centre to meet Knowsley Primary School pupils taking part in an activity-based maths + industrial production lesson organised through Business in the Community's Business Class initiative & to meet teachers + business leaders involved in raising awareness of manufacturing + related subjects among school children, Halewood; opens/visits the recently restored Florence Institute for Boys, known as The Florrie, Mill Street, Liverpool; visits Harrison Advanced Rods to meet staff + view the manufacturing process, @ Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits ATG Access to meet staff + tour the premises, Cobaco House, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, St Helens, Lancashire

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales ends his tour in Afghanistan & leaves for England this afternoon

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Royal Colonel of the 1st Battalion The Rifles, receives Lieutenant Colonel James de la Billiere upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer & Lieutenant Colonel Karl Hickman upon assuming the appointment

Jan.21  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with Mr. Inigo Urkullu Renteria, Lehendakari (President) of the Basque Government (after his election on Dec. 13, 2012) @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.21 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pss Christina attend the seminar "Good ideas for a better world - a conversation about the royal foundations", in the Bernadotte Library @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds a farewell audience for Kenyan Ambassador HE Ms. Purity Wakiuru Muhindi, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Peter Gudmundson, President of the Royal Institute of Technology, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21 Norway: 22nd Oath-taking Anniversary of King Harald V of Norway {1991}

Jan.21  Norway: to celebrate the 9th birthday of Pss Ingrid Alexandra, the Norwegian Royal Court has released a new official 3-generation photo of K.Harald V, CP Haakon & Pss Ingrid Alexandra

Jan.21  Norway: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon travel to Bergen to meet the families of the 5 missing men [from the hostage situation in Algeria] (visit the centre established for the next of kin for the duration of the hostage situation in Algeria)

Jan.21-27  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.21 Norway: 9th Birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway {2004}

Jan.21  Denmark: Public audience @ Christiansborg Castle

Jan.21  Denmark: Pss Marie presents the "Prix litteraire des Ambassadeurs" (PLA) & presents the prize to Danish author, Ms. Sissel-Jo Gazan, @ The Belgian Embassy residence, Copenhagen

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TUESDAY

Jan.22  Serbia: the remains/casket of King Peter II of Yugoslavia (d. Nov.3, 1970), accompanied by Pr.Alexander (his youngest grandson) are returned to Belgrade, Serbia, from the St. Sava Monastery Church in Libertyville (north of Chicago), Illinois, USA, & are temporarily placed in the Royal Chapel if St. Andrew the First Called, of the Royal Palace in Dedinje Belgrade, Serbia [CP Alexander II, CPss Katherine, Her.Pr.Peter, Pr.Philip & Pr.Alexander welcome the remains @ the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport & then attend the requiem for the late King led by HH Patriarch Irinej of Serbia @ the St. Andrew the First Called Royal Chapel in Dedinje]

Jan.22  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck attend the closing ceremony og the 2nd Camp Raven @ the YDF Hall in Thimphu

Jan.22  Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Pss Charlene, Pss Stephanie & Pauline Ducruet attend the 37th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo gala award ceremony @ the Chapiteau de Fontvieille

Jan.22  Netherlands/Brunei: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands make a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam [visit the Dutch Shell headquarters in Brunei, in Seria with CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; take a 50-minute aerial tour by helicopter to tour the heart of Borneo; attend lunch @ the Empire Hotel Country Club & held meetings with businesses in the presence of the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade, Lilianne Ploumen; meet with a small Dutch community living in Brunei @ the Royal Brunei Polo + Riding Club; & attend a gala concert hosted by Q.Beatrix “Calefax Reed Quartet” @ the Empire Theatre with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei]

Jan.22  Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Elio Di Rupo, Prime Minister, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.22  Belgium: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant & Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant attends the Crystal Awards Ceremony – Exploring Arts in Society, during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.22  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume & HGDss Stephanie receive Claude Strasser (General Director of P&T Luxembourg) & Emile Espen (Director of the Stamps Department of P&T) for an audience @ the Grand Ducal Palace to view the commemorative stamps given out on the occasion of their engagement + wedding

Jan.22  Liechtenstein: Her.Pss Sophie receives the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (Peter Maurer) for an audience @ the Schloss Vaduz in Vaduz, with attendance from Pr.Nikolaus

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Middleport Pottery, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire [to meet staff + tour the factory premises]

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives representatives from Burslem Community & The Prince’s Charities

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits the headquarters of Crockett & Jones (footwear manufacturers) to tour the factory + meet staff, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, receives Lieutenant Colonel Thomas de la Rue (Commanding Officer 3 Regiment)

Jan.22  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall receives Commander Iain Breckenridge upon relinquishing his appointment as Commandig Officer of HMS ASTUTE & Commander Stephen Walker upon assuming the appointment

Jan.22 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall, as Patron of the British Equestrian Foundation, hosts a reception for the British equestrian teams at the London 2012 Olympic + Paralympics Games & celebrate their achievements, @ Clarence House, London

Jan.22 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Lunch to celebrate the formation of the Border Union Agricultural Society @ The Springwood Hall/Park, Border Union Showground, Kelso, Roxburgh-Ettrick + Lauderdale

Jan.22 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Greater Manchester [opens 'Bolton One', Health, Leisure + Research Centre, Bolton; & opens the Centre of Excellence @ The Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Farnworth, Bolton]

Jan.22 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens Hyde Technology School, Hyde, Cheshire

Jan.22 UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent visits companies in Cambridgeshire [visits Illumina, Little Chesterford; visits the British Antarctic Survey @ the Madingley Site; visits Base4Innovations, Madingley; visits Audley End Railway Station, Wendons Ambo, near Saffron Walden; visits Horizon Discovery Limited, Cambridge Research Park, Waterbeach]

Jan.22  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with the Board of Directors of Enagas (the Technical Manager of the Spanish gas system + main carriers of natural gas in Spain), @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.22  Spain: Q.Sofia opens the exhibition "The invention specifically" Coleccion Patricia Phelps de Cisneros" @ the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid

Jan.22  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias holds an audience with Mr. Antonio Augusto Junho Anastasia, Governor of the Brazilian State of Minas Gerias, @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.22  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia hold an audience with Labour Minister Hillevi Engstrom, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the Young Music at the Palace concert, in the Hall of State, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22  Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip holds an audience with representatives from Sweden Veterans Associatoin Fredsbasjrarna, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip attends the Scholarship Award Ceremony of the Prince Bertil + Princess Lilian Sports Foundation, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a lunch for the President of the Republic of Lithuania, HE Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite @ Christian VII's Palace, Amalienborg

Jan.22-29  Denmark: Pr.Consort Henrik participates in the sailing competition "Prince Henrik Silver Trophy" in Hong Kong, China

Jan.22  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Crystal Awards Ceremony – Exploring Arts in Society, during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

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WEDNESDAY

Jan.23-27 Switzerland: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland

Jan.23  Serbia: Her.Pr.Peter & Pr.Alexander host the exhibition opening of “Beauty and Nobility – Women portraits in the Dedinje Royal Palaces Collection” in cooperation with The Ministry of Culture + Information & the Russian Cultural Centre in Serbia, Belgrade

Jan.23  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck begin their 7-day State Visit to India [to attend the 64th Republic Day Celebrations, to meet with the President of India (Mr. Pranab Mukherjee) & India’s Prime Minister (Mr. Manmohan Singh)]

Jan.23  Bhutan: 31st Birthday of Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck of Bhutan   {1982}

Jan.23  Jordan: K.Abdullah II speaks with the President of France, Mr. Francois Hollande regarding bilateral ties & regional developments

Jan.23  Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Pss Charlene, Pierre Casiraghi, Pss Stephanie & Pauline Ducruet attend the 37th International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival’s Award Ceremony

Jan.23 Monaco: 56th Birthday of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco {1957}

Jan.23  Monaco: 14th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco & Prince Ernst August of Hanover   {1999}

Jan.23  Netherlands: Pss Laurentien reads during the National Reading Breakfast (to kick off the 10th Nationale Voorlessdagen / 10th National Reading Day) as part of the Read for Breakfast Campaign, reading the book “Nog 100 Nachtjes Slapen” by illustrator Ms. Milja Praagman, in the Wide Area School Krullevaar in The Hague

Jan.23  Netherlands: Pss Laurentien attends the Film Premiere of “Nijntje The Movie” (based on the children’s books of Dick Bruna) @ the Tuschinski Theater in Amsterdam

Jan.23  Belgium: K.Albert II & Q.Paola host a 2013 New Year Reception @ the Palais de Bruxelles (the Royal Palace), Brussels, for representatives of the European Commission (the President & Vice-President of the European Parliament; President of the Council of the European Union; the President, Vice-President + Member of the European Commission; the Permanent Representatives, Deputy Permanent Representatives, Representatives from the Political + Security Committee; representatives from the Military Committee of the European Union + the Heads of Mission accredited to the European Commission; Representatives of the Economic + Social Committee & the Committee of the Regions)

Jan.23  Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa participates in a roundtable discussion with students from the Ecole Sainte-Anne in Ettelbruck (Private School for Girls Sainte-Anne) (to discuss the themes of the respective welfare/assistance in in Luxembourg, the Project de la Main Tendue in Burundi & microcredit, as part of the project ‘Staark Fraen’ initiated by the school under the theme of Equality of Opportunity)

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Professor Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu (Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Co-operation)

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong (General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam)

Jan.23  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Battersea, London [to visit a reading scheme, meet staff + children benefitting from the project run by the Beanstalk literacy charity (formerly known as Volunteer Reading Help {VRH}) & meets Beanstalk reading volunteers who are funded by the Evening Standard's Get London Reading Campaign]

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales has arrived back in Britain following his 4-month deployment in Afghanistan

Jan.23 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Leicestershire [opens The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, Leicester; visits The Square Mile Project in Leicester; & visits North Warwickshire + Hinckley College, Creative Arts Campus, Hickley, Leicestershire]

Jan.23  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex, as Vice Patron of the Royal Bath + West of England Society, holds a Luncheon for Mr. Edwin White upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Patron of Sense - The National Deafblind + Rubella Association, attends an Annual Supporters' Luncheon/Reception @ Wragge & Co., London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens the Therapies Department @ The Royal London Hospital, London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal presents The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Henry Poole & Co., London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Thomson Reuters International Financing Review Annual Awards Ceremony + Dinner @ Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Jan.23  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester, as Patron of See Ability, receives Mr. James Deeley upon assuming his appointment as Chairman

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Honorary Member of the Athenaeum, attends the Annual Dinner of the Veterani Vitis, London

Jan.23  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I & Q.Sofia host a reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Spain @ the Royal Palace, Madrid, with attendance from Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias 

Jan.23  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the Unga Musik pa Slottets Konsert (Young Music Concert at the Palace) in the National Hall @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.23  Norway: K.Harald V attends the official opening of the 150th anniversary of Edvard Munch, @ Oslo Town Hall

Jan.23-29  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the sailing competition "Prince Henrik Silver Trophy" in Hong Kong, China

Jan.23  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Special Address ‘Leading against the Odds’ @ the Annual Meeting 2013 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.23  Denmark: Pr.Joachim presents the Danish Industry Initiative by DI's Conference for Small + Medium-sized Enterprises, @ Tivoli Congress Center, Copenhagen

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THURSDAY

Jan.24-27  Switzerland: World Cup Polo on Snow, on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Jan.24  Germany: 46th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Max-Emanuel of Bavaria, Duke in Bavaria & Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria, Duchess in Bavaria   {1967}

Jan.24  Baden/Yugoslavia/Serbia: Funeral of Princess Margarita of Baden (d. Jan.15, 2013 in Farnham, Surrey, UK) @ the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Sava, London, UK (niece of Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh, ex-wife of the late Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia; mother of Pr.Nicholas & Pss Katarina of Yugoslavia) {attended by: CP Alexander II of Serbia, CPss Katherine of Serbia, Pr.Philip of Serbia, Pss Katarina of Yugoslavia, Pr.Nikola of Yugoslavia, Victoria de Silva & Sir Desmond de Silva, Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh, Mrgrv Maximilian of Baden, Mrgrvine Valerie of Baden, Pss Marie Louise of Baden, Her.Pr.Bernhard of Baden & Her.Pss Stephanie of Baden + their 3 sons, Pr.Leopold of Baden, Pr.Michael of Baden, Pr.Ludwig of Baden & Pss Marianne (Anna Maria/“Mandi”) of Baden, Pr.Berthold of Baden, Q.Anne Marie of Greece, Pss Sibilla of Luxembourg, Pss Sarvath of Jordan, Pss Rahma of Jordan, Pss Sumaya of Jordan, Pss Badiya of Jordan, Pss Tatiana Radziwill & Dr. John Fruchaud, George Windsor Earl of St. Andrews} followed by a reception in the church’s fellowship hall

Jan.24  Jordan: Q.Rania participates in a panel discussion entitled “The Global Development Outlook” during the 43rd World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.24-25 Netherlands: At the invitation of President Tony Tan Keng Yam of Singapore, Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands makes a State Visit to Singapore

Jan.24  Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Singapore [attend an official welcoming ceremony @ Istana Palace with President Tony Tan Keng Yam & Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; visit the Urban Redevelopment Authority City Gallery to learn about the development of Singapore’s urban landscape; & attend a gala state banquet held in their honor @ Istana Palace]

Jan.24  Netherlands: 70th Birthday Dinner in honour of Pss Margriet hosted by Ambassador James Lambert & Alexandra Echevarria-Lambert @ the Canadian Embassy in Wassenaar [attended by: Pss Margriet, Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven, Pr.Floris & Pss Aimee]

Jan.24  Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister + Minister of Pensions, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.24  Liechtenstein: 10th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Alexander of Liechtenstein & Princess Astrid of Liechtenstein  {2003}

Jan.24  UK: Q.Elizabeth II visits the local Women’s Institute, Sandringham

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh & George Windsor Earl of St. Andrews attend the Funeral of HGDH Princess Margarita of Baden @ the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Sava, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall visit Kennington, London [visit the Pathways Project @ St. Anselm's Church, Kennington Cross, to learn about the community charity project "Pathways at Kennington Cross" (aiming to help deprived people in the area by creating a new community hub through redeveloping of the St. Anselm's Church to include a new cafe that will provide work, training + accomodation for ex offenders as they return to the community & new community + charity space) & tour already completed social enterprise business units + meet partners associated with the project; & visit the City & Guilds of London Art School to tour the Historic Carving Department + the Conservation Department & learn about the specialist training provided to young restoration + conservation professionals]

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits The Surrey Country Cricket Club to inspect the work to the new frontage of the Pavilion & meet the craftsmen + builders working on the project, the Oval, Kennington, London

Jan.24 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Prince’s Charities Meeting @ St. James’s Palace

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, as Colonel of the Welsh Guards & Patron of the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal, attends a Reception @ Drapers’ Hall, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall give a Reception for High Commissioners representing Commonwealth Realm Nations, @ Clarence House, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits Switzerland [attends the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos; & gives a Reception @ the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos]

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, as Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, attends the Education Committee Meeting @ Haberdashers’ Hall, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, chairs a Development Committee Meeting @ Buckingham Palace

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex receives the Rt.Hon.Philip Hammond MP (Secretary of State for Defense)

Jan.24  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Sainsbury plc Food Centre, London

Jan.24 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex, as President of NSPCC (the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), attends a Trustees' Meeting @ Weston House, London

Jan.24  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Patron of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education & as President of Carers Trust, attends the “Who Cares? Young Adult Carers + Access to Education” Seminar @ Slaughter + May, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games + Paralympic Games, attends a Board Meeting @ Citigroup Centre, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits The English Speaking Union International Headquarters, Dartmouth House, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the 'Shaping a New Vision for Public Services' Debate/Discussion @ Church House Conference Centre, Dean's Yard, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester, as President of the Britain-Nepal Society, receives Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Birch upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman & Mr. Roger Potter upon assuming the appointment

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Patron of the Institute of Advanced Motorists Motoring Trust, receives Mr. Simon Best (Chief Executive)

Jan.24  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias open the new Senior Residential Complex (Complejo Residencial de Mayores La Mineria) in Felechosa (Aller), Asturias

Jan.24  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias attend the luncheon commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Fernandez-Vega Opthalmological Institute, in Oviedo, Asturias

Jan.24 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds formal audiences with ambassadors from Australia (Gerald Bruce Thomseon), Guatemala (Jorge Putzeys Uriguen) & Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio Barrantes Rodriguez), @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.24 Sweden: Q.Silvia attends the Scholarship Award Ceremony of Queen Silvia's Fund for Research on Children + People with Disabilities, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.24  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jan.24  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja host a luncheon for members of the Supreme Court @ the Royal Palace

Jan.24  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.24  Denmark: 1st Birthday of Princess Athena of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat   {2012}

Jan.24  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court released new photos of Pss Athena to celebrate her 1st birthday {featuring 4 individual photos of the Princess & one with her mother, Pss Marie}

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FRIDAY

Jan.25 Nepal: 13th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Paras of Nepal & Crown Princess Himani of Nepal {2000}

Jan.25  Serbia: CP Alexander II, CPss Katherine, Her.Pr.Peter & Pr.Alexander attend the traditional Saint Sava Performance “Decedents of St. Sava” hosted by the Ministry of Education, Science + Technology @ the Sava Centre in Belgrade

Jan.25 Abu Dhabi/UAE: 65th Birthday of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi { 1948}

Jan.25  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck visit India [visit the Gandhi memorial in Rajhat to place a wreath at his tomb; attend a meeting & a reception with the President of India & the Prime Minister of India]

Jan.25  Jordan: K.Abdullah II gives a special address/speech during the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.25-Feb.1  Monaco: Historic Monte-Carlo Rally (auto race), Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Jan.25  Monaco: Pr.Albert II participates in a panel discussion entitled “Bolstering Ocean Resilience” during the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.25 Monaco: 35th Birthday of (Charlene) The Princess of Monaco {1978}

Jan.25  Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Singapore [visit the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) & NUSDeltares to gain insights + updates on the latest water research collaborations between scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) & their Dutch partners; visit the Nanyang Technological University; & attend a meeting with a Dutch community living in Singapore]

Jan.25  Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the King Baudouin Foundation in Brussels to attend a Foundation roundtable on "Clinical research in Belgium + the role of philanthropy", chaired by Professor Emile Boulpaep

Jan.25  Liechtenstein: Pr.Nikolaus signs an agreement about future cooperation between the principality + the non-profit association of the Goethe-Institut (the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operating worldwide to promote studying the German language + cultural exchange)

Jan.25  Liechtenstein: Pr.Nikolaus gives the opening speech in an evening lecture of the Goethe-Institut @ the National Museum in Vaduz

Jan.25 UK/Scotland: Burns Night

Jan.25  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, holds an Investiture @ Buckingham Palace

Jan.25  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits Switzerland [attends the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos]

Jan.25 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester opens the newly restored Old Palace @ The King's School, Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Jan.25 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the seminar on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.25  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace

Jan.25  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Ms. Reidun Kavli Sirevag, appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav
  
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SATURDAY

Jan.26  Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine host the Kingdom of Serbia’s (a monarchist association in Serbia with over 17,000 members & 50 branches all over the country) annual Assembly Meeting @ the Royal Palace {CP Alexander II receives a special diploma from the Assembly of the Kingdom of Serbia Association & addressed the participants with a speech}

Jan.26  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck visit India [attend the 64th Republic Day parade & celebrations]

Jan.26-27 Monaco: Feast of Saint Devote (with attendance from members of the Monagasque Princely Family)

Jan.26  Monaco: Pr.Albert II attends the celebration of the Festival of Sainte-Devote [participates in a torch-light ceremony in front of the Sainte-Devote church, setting a boat ablaze]

Jan.26-27  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends Ski Championships in Falun

Jan.26  Norway: K.Harald V attends the Nordic Norwegian Ski Championships 2013 (NM Ski), in Hamar

Jan.26  Denmark: Pr.Joachim participates in the conclusion of Denmark Championship for VET-DM SKILLS - in NRGI Park + Arena, Aarhus

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SUNDAY

Jan.27 Serbia: Feast Day of Saint Sava

Jan.27  Jordan: Q.Rania visits the King Hussein Medical Center in Amman to check in the 1st + only specialty pediatric surgery institution in Jordan

Jan.27  Monaco: Pr.Albert II attends Mass @ the Cathedrale de Monaco in celebration of Sainte-Devote & waves to crowds @ the Palais Princier

Jan.27  Monaco: 14th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco & Prince Ernst August of Hanover   {1999}

Jan.27  Netherlands: Pss Annette opens the exhibition ‘Step Outside’ special art extraordinary people from the Wurth Collection Special Arts Foundation & the Netherlands’ s-Hertogenbosch

Jan.27  Netherlands: 43rd Birthday of Prince Carlos Xavier of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma + Piacenza   {1970}

Jan.27  Belgium: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant attends the ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust @ the Great Synagogue of Brussels, Brussels

Jan.27  Belgium: Pss Claire attends a show of “Plaster Circus” (includes voluntary rising actors + performers to entertain children in hospital) @ the Institute of the Holy Family of Helmet in Schaerbeek, Brussels

Jan.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II & Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh attend Divine Service led by the Bishop of Southwell + Nottingham (the Rt.Rev.Paul Butler) @ St. Mary Magdalene Church (Sandringham Parish Church), Sandringham

Jan.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II presents a special prize, a Bible signed by the monarch, to 10-year-old schoolgirl, Abigail Sims (she won the Queen’s Bible Award through her school Flitcham Primary School for proficiency in Religious Instruction), & receives her teacher, Mrs.Angela Eden (Headteacher of Flitcham Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School) @ Sandringham House, Norfolk

Jan.27  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias, Inaki Urdangarin Dk of Palma de Mallorca & 3 of his children (including Irene Urdangarin y de Borbon) attend the Men’s Handball World Championships @ Palau Sant Jordi Pavillion in Barcelona, Spain

Jan.27  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the memorial service @ the Great Synagogue of Stockholm, Stockholm

Jan.27  Norway: K.Harald V attends consecration of Stein Reinertsen, the new Bishop of the bishopric of Agder & Telemark

Jan.27  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Men’s Handball World Championships @ Palau Sant Jordi Pavillion in Barcelona, Spain (to support Team Denmark vs. Team Spain)







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