Monday, 30 January 2023

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein - Speech from the Throne (2023)

[Notes added by Gert's Royals are in Brackets]

Dear Members of Parliament and Government,

The second half of the legislative period begins today. Unfortunately, the first half was again characterized by crisis management. As soon as relief from the pandemic was in sight, Russia attacked Ukraine and there have been crises associated with it. Crisis management will also be necessary in the second half of the legislative period. In addition to the stream of refugees, energy security, possible recessions in important markets, and difficulties in the supply chains will probably be important challenges for us.

All of this may require additional efforts at the national level. But we should also assume our responsibility at the international level again, show solidarity, and make further positive contributions to crisis management and the improvement of the international order. This is especially true when we take over the Presidency of the Council of Europe at the end of this year.

The value of our foreign policy is not always as readily apparent as that of domestic policies. However, our foreign policy is of great importance - not least with regard to the shaping of the framework conditions for our domestic policy.

Dear Members of Parliament and Government,

Despite all the crises, there was and still is reason to celebrate. In 2021 we were able to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the constitution and this year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the customs union treaty with Switzerland. The latter will be honored on various occasions and also in a special session of parliament, which is why I am focusing today's speech on other topics.

[Swizerlands is Liechtenstein's neighbor to the west and one of Liectenstein's biggest trade partners. in 1923, the two countries signed a customs treaty to create a customs union with each other and allow the borders between the two countries to be open. As part of the agreement Switzerland handles many duties, Liechtenstein would be unable to or have difficulty performing, such as consulate affairs.]

Despite all the crises, we should also devote attention to future issues in order to increase the quality of life in our country and to prepare for the challenges of the future. In addition to the energy security mentioned at the beginning, demographic development is a challenge that I have already addressed several times at the opening of the parliament. I am therefore very pleased that the government is currently developing an old-age strategy. It can be a central support for all further work in the field of age policy.

[The Old-Age strategy relates to the long-term financial security of Social Security, as well as things related to the older population.]

Dear Members of Parliament and Government,

The government recently submitted a draft law for consultation on improving work-life balance. That is why today I would like to place special emphasis on this topic, which is also influenced by demographic developments.

Due to the labor shortage, it is increasingly important to consider how location factors into to good work conditions and work-life balance. With a better work-life balance, we can both recruit workers from abroad more easily and increase our female employment rate, which is low compared to Switzerland. As a result, our companies can also keep a significantly higher proportion of employees in the company after the birth of a child. In an increasingly knowledge-based economy, where companies are also investing more and more in the training of their workforce, this investment has long benefits.

A better work-life balance is also important for health policy reasons. In this way, we can not only reduce stress for parents and thus a reduction in the risk of mental illness, but also strengthen children's health through better care in their first years of life.

We know from research that the first years of life shape people's physical and mental health throughout their lives. In view of the dynamic development of mental illnesses, which, according to the WHO, will soon be the number one cause of illness in Europe, improving the work-life balance is also of great importance because of its preventive effect on health policy.

Finally, a better work-life balance could lead to parents having children earlier and having more children. This would be desirable, not least because it would mean that fertility treatments, which are associated with a large number of problems, many of which are still not well known, would be used less often.

This is especially important in times when we are thinking about sustainable development and are becoming more aware of the problems of interventions in nature. We should consider more the problems of fertility treatments and use them as cautiously as possible. Because not only are the hormone treatments used in reproductive medicine a significant burden for women, but there are now also concerns that children born in petri dishes are more likely to have health problems. Reproductive medicine is also associated with serious ethical problems in many areas, in particular, the exploitation of vulnerable egg cell donors and surrogate mothers or the selection and manipulation of genes to create “designer babies.”

Dear Members of Parliament and Government,

A better work-life balance would therefore be desirable for many reasons. Although the measures in the consultation draft bring improvements in terms of care and flexible working time arrangements, we need a whole bundle of additional measures for a really good work-life balance. In addition to high-quality daycare centers and the opportunity for everyone to be able to look after their child themselves, at least during the first year of life, we also need more well-trained childcare providers.

Some progress has already been made in education with the introduction of all-day schools and lunchtime meals. The next steps would to better link the childcare offers of the schools with the leisure time offers of the clubs and the offers of holiday care. Improvements in the compatibility of studies and family as well as shorter training periods are also worth considering.

In addition to the government side, it would be desirable for our companies to take further measures. We need more part-time jobs and a corporate culture that also supports part-time work for managers. In addition, it often makes a big difference for parents when companies avoid arranging meetings very early or late in the day and also show more flexibility towards the needs of parents in other respects. If this also increases employee motivation, companies will soon benefit from these investments in their employees in other ways.

Dear Members of Parliament and Government,

In addition to overcoming the crisis, we should further optimize our starting position for the future in the second half of the legislative period. To this end, we should take the necessary steps, especially with regard to energy security, the retirement strategy, and the compatibility of work and family. I wish you a lot of strength, wisdom, and God's blessings for your duties!

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 In Liechtenstein, the State Opening of Parliament takes the form of a "Speech from the Throne." In recent years it takes place in late January.

Hereditary Prince Alois as Regent
                                                                    
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Prince Franz Joseph II's Reign (Pre-Regency) 

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Thursday, 26 January 2023

Liechtenstein Annual Events - Main Page

 We will be working on adding Annual Events for each European monarchy in 2023. We are only listing annual events here if we have a blog post on that event. 

January 

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May 

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June

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August

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Saint Dévote's Day - Monaco Annual Event

Sainte-Dévote Chapel in Monaco
Photo: Alexander Migl , CC BY-SA 4.0

Saint Dévote

Saint Dévote (or Devota) is the patron saint of Monaco & Corsica. Dévote was a Corsican woman born around 283 AD in Present-day Corsica. Corsica is a French Island near Monaco

Dévote was a Christian, during a time of Roman persecution. She was imprisoned, tortured & killed for her faith. After her death, her body was placed on a boat bound for Africa to prevent it from being burned and to allow her to get a proper Christian burial. 

However, a storm caused the boat to get off track. Legend says, a dove appeared and guided the boat to present-day Monaco, where a chapel dedicated to Saint George stood.

In her honor, a chapel was built in Monaco. And January 27 is celebrated as the saint's feast day.

Events

The celebrations of Saint Dévote are one of Monaco's oldest traditions.

January 26th - Evening

  • Short service at St. Dévote's Chapel
  • Set fishing boat on fire outside St. Dévote's Chapel
  • Drone Show on Port Hercule (previously fireworks)
January 27th
  • Mass at Monaco Cathedral
  • Procession
Royal Attendance

Members of the Monaco Roayl family who participated in some or all of the celebrations

Royal202120222023 20242025
Prince Albertx--
Princess Charlenex
x--
Crown Prince Jacquesx--
Princess Gabriellax--
Princess Caroline
x
--
Louis Ducruet
x
--
Melanie Antoinette De Massy
x--
-


--

Notes: 
2022 - Princess Charlene was unable to attend due to receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. 
2023 - Prince Albert was unable to attend the public events due to Covid illness & isolation requirements. But he was able to watch the procession from the palace balcony. 

King Charles III of UK's Coronation - Sunday May 7th, 2023 Events

This page just covers the Coronation Events on Sunday, May 7th. You can find the full schedule of the Coronation Weekend event, here

Schedule: 

  • Coronation Big Lunch  
    • Street parties throughout the UK
  • Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle (8 PM)
Guest List at Concert

    King Charles III of UK's Coronation - Saturday May 6th, 2023 Events

    This page just covers the Coronation Events on Saturday, May 6th. You can find the full schedule of the Coronation Weekend event, here

    Schedule: 

    • Time Zone Converter
    • "The King's Procession" from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey (10:20 AM)
    • Coronation Service  (11 AM)
    • "The Coronation Procession" from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace (1 PM)
      • Larger than King's Procession
    • Royal Family's Balcony Appearance at Buckingham Palace (2:30 PM)
    Live Streams: 
    The time in Brackets is the time in London. I'm hoping these live streams will be available to watch everywhere. The Royal Family one certainly will be. 
    The Coronation will also be stream on local TV Stations around the world, so check with your favorite news outlet for coverage. 

    Guest List:

    King Charles III of UK's Coronation (2023) - Main Page

    Coronation Emblem

    King Charles will be coronated on Saturday, May 6th at Westminster Abbey. Queen Camilla will be crowned as Queen Consort during the service. As part of the main coronation celebrations, there will be events May 6th-8th. 

    Wednesday, 25 January 2023

    The Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood (2021-Present)



    The Centre for Early Childhood is an organization within the Royal Foundation that “drives awareness of and action on the extraordinary impact of the early years, in order to transform society for generations to come.” The Centre was launched in 2021. 

    It focuses on 3 key areas:
    • High-quality research to increase knowledge & share best practice
    • Collaborate on new solutions
    • Developing creative campaigns to raise awareness &, driving real, positive change

    Early Years Steering Group (2018-2023?)

    Established in 2018 to explore "how best to support academics, practitioners and charities in their work to provide all children with the best possible start in life. The group will be coordinated by The Royal Foundation and will consider a range of questions surrounding the support provided to children, parents and teachers, from the earliest years."

    This group lead to the creation of  "The Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood"


    The Advisory Group (2023-Present)

    A group of eight experts from across academia, science and the early years sector has been appointed to offer strategic advice to Princess Kate and provide oversight of the work of her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. 



    Chart of Members:


                                                                          

    NameOrgs2018
    Steering Group
    2023
    Advisory Board
    Professor Peter FonagyUniversity College London

    Anna Freud National Centre
    for Children and Families
    xx
    Eamon McCroryUniversity College Londonxx
    Dr Alain GregoireMaternal Mental Health Alliancexx
    Dr Trudi SeneviratneRoyal College of Psychiatrists
    x
    Ed Vainker  Reach Academy Feltham

    x
    Imran HussainAction for Children 
    x
    Beverley Barnett-Jones Nuffield Family
    Justice Observatory


    What Works in Children's
    Social Care

    x
    Carey OppenheimNuffield Foundation
    x
    Scott Greenhalgh
    x
    David Holmes
    x
    Kate Stanley
    x
    Naomi Eisenstadt
    x
    Professor Leon Feinstein
    x
    Annamarie Hassall 
    x
    Professor Jane Barlow
    x
    Dr Matthew Patrick
    x
    Kate Billingham
    x



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    Wednesday, 18 January 2023

    UK Investitures 2023

    There are a few Investitures each month to officially invest everyone who received an honor in either the King/ or late Queen’s Birthday or New Year's honor lists. Investitures are usually held at Grand reception Room at Windsor Castle, Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, or at the Palace of Holyrood. 

    Right now, there is no indication that a 4th royal will be added to the roster to perform investitures. But we have added a "other" column, just in case, as it would be difficult to add it later. 

     
    MonthKing CharlesPrince WilliamPrincess Anne Other
    January
    Tuesday 31st
    Windsor
    Tuesday 24th
    Windsor
     Wed 18th
    Morning
    Holyrood



    Wed 18th
    Afternoon
    Holyrood

    February
    Tuesday 7th
    Windsor
    Wednesday 1st
    Windsor
    Tuesday 21st
    Windsor

    Tuesday 14th
    Windsor
    Thursday 23rd
    Buckingham
    Tuesday 28th
    Morning
    Windsor



    Tuesday 28th
    Afternoon
    Windsor

    March
    Tuesday 14th
    Buckingham
    Tuesday 7th
    Windsor 
    Friday 3rd
    Buckingham



    Wednesday 8th 
    Morning
    Windsor

    --
    Wednesday 8th 
    Afternoon
    Windsor

    April-
    Thursday 20th
    Buckingham
    -
    May-
    Wednesday 11th
    Windsor
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    AugustNo Investitures Usually
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    Tuesday, 17 January 2023

    King Charles & Queen Camilla - Official Engagements (2023)

    Official Engagements so far in 2023:

    • Charles Solo - 140
    • Camilla Solo - 26
    • Joint - 42

    Official Engagements are marked as:

    • (Unconfirmed) - If not officially announced, but is expected/ always attends
    • (Possible) - If not announced, but something they might/sometimes attends (& we have reason to think they will attend this year)
    • (Patronage) - If the engagement is connected to one of their patronages, the patronage is listed at the end of the entry.
    January-April (KC107/QC23/J30)
    • Past Months are listed at the bottom of the page, to make it easier to see upcoming engagements. 

    May (KC33/QC3/J12)

    Tuesday 2nd

    • Joint
      • Attended a Reception with Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons at Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster
    • Charles
      • Audience with Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia
      • Audience with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada via video link

    Wednesday 3rd 

    Thursday 4th 

    • Charles
      • Audience with the Governor-General of Canada, Mary Simon and Canadian indigenous leaders Chief Roseanne Archibald, Natan Obed and Natalie Caron
      • Audience with King of The Ashanti, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
      • Audience with Amazonian indigenous leaders Uyunkar Domingo Peas and Ms. Atossa Soltani 

    Friday 5th 

    • Charles
      • Attend a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch at Buckingham Palace
      • Attend a Commonwealth Heads of Government leaders meeting at Marlborough House.
      • Reception at Buckingham Palace for Foreign Guests

    Saturday 6th

    • Joint
    Sunday 7th 
    Monday 8th 
    • Charles
      • Received Peter Gates and invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

    Tuesday 9th 

    • Charles
      • Visited the new Whittle Laboratory at Cambridge University

    Tuesday 16th 

    • Charles
      • Received Teodoro Lopez Locsin, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of the Philippines to the Court of St. James's.
      • Received João Paulo da Costa Rangel, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Court of St. James's.
      • Received Russell Mirasty upon his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (Province in Canada)
      • Received Barbara Baker upon her appointment as Governor of Tasmania (Island state of Australia.)
    Wednesday 17th 
    • Joint
      • Visited Covent Garden and met with various members of the local community, businesses, market traders and art organizations. 
        • Visit St Paul’s Church to mark it's Three Hundred and Ninetieth Anniversary
    • Charles
      • Held a Reception for The Prince’s Trust Awards at Buckingham Palace.
      • Held a Privy Council Meeting
        • Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister of Scotland) was sworn in
        • Chloe Smith MP made affirmation, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seal of Office as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
      • Audience with Penelope Mordaunt
      • Audience with Humza Yousaf, First Minister of the Scottish Government
    Thursday 18th 
    • Charles
      • Received Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernández, who presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of El Salvador to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Apostolic Nuncio from the Holy See to the Court of St James’s.
      • Presented the Queen Elizabeth II Design Award for British Design at 180 Studios, 
        • Met recipients of scholarships and designer support schemes, leading figures in the fashion industry and those championing sustainable fashion
    • Camilla
      • Visited Shirehampton Primary School to celebrate the Coronation Libraries Programme (National Literacy Trust)
        • Received Mr Giles Brandreth

    Monday 22nd

    Tuesday 23rd

    • Charles
      • Received  Ralph Goodale, the High Commissioner for Canada in London
      • Received Sir Edward Young, upon relinquishing his appointment as Joint Principal Private Secretary to The King and former Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 
        • Charles invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
      • Audience with UK Prime Minister  Rishi Sunak
    • Camilla
      • Held a Meeting for Her Majesty’s Reading Room at Clarence House

    Wednesday 24th

    • Joint
      • Visited Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park
        • Viewed the Coronation Robe Project and the Coronation Microgreens Horticulture Project.
      • Met Catherine Roulston, Principal of Blythefield Primary School, and pupils from the School who contributed to a winning entry of the School Coronation Bench Competition.
      • Attended an Afternoon Party in the garden of Hillsborough Castle.
    • Charles
      • Received Christopher Heaton-Harris, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Hillsborough Castle.
    Thursday 25th 
    • Joint
      • Visited the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Market Street for a Celebration of Culture 
        • Charles met representatives of The Prince’s Trust and The Prince’s Foundation 
        • Camilla met members of the Knit and Natter group and the Community Intercultural Programme group
      • Visited the Coronation Community and Heritage Celebration at Enniskillen Castle
        • Posted letters in the Kindness Postbox before visiting the Big Coronation Lunch.
    • Charles
      • Visited St Patrick’s Cathedral
        • Met Church Leaders and representatives of the parish, community and youth work
    • Camilla
      • Visited Armagh Robinson Library
    Tuesday 30th
    • Charles
      • Presented Honours at Windsor Castle to the Crew of the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy at the State Funeral of The late Queen Elizabeth II.
      • Received Nicolas Bramall, who delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by his father, the late Field Marshal the Lord Bramall.
      • Received Mrs Barnes-Yallowley and the Hon Verity Inge, who delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by their father, the late Field Marshal the Lord Inge.
      • Received Reverend Dr David Ison and conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order upon relinquishing his appointment as Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, and Dean of the Order of St Michael and St George and Dean of the Order of the British Empire.
      • Received Surgeon Captain David Anthony Hett RN upon relinquishing his appointment as Medical Officer to Queen Elizabeth II Abroad, and Tour Doctor to The King, when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
    ** Upcoming **

    June

    Sunday 11th 

    • Camilla
      • Attend The Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace

    Saturday 17th

    • Joint
      • Attend Trooping the Colour 
    Monday 19th 
    Tuesday 20th - Saturday 25th 

    July

    Monday 3rd - Sunday 16th

    Date Not Announced (Holyrood week)
    • Joint
      • Engagements in Scotland  (Unconfirmed)
      • Garden Party at Palace of Holyroodhouse  (Unconfirmed)
    • Charles
      • Host Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse  (Unconfirmed)

    August

    x

    • Nothing announced yet

    September

    Saturday 2nd

    • Joint/ Charles
      • Attend Braemar Games in Scotland  (Unconfirmed)

    October

    Date Not Announced

    • Camilla
      • Attend the Booker Prize award ceremony (Unconfirmed)

    November

    Thursday 9th

    Saturday 11th 

    Sunday 12th

    December

    Date Not Announced

    • Joint 
      • Attend the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace  (Unconfirmed)
    • Camilla

    ** Past Months Below**

    January (KC14/QC6/J4)

    Thursday 12th

    • Charles
      • Visited Aboyne and Mid Deeside Community Shed

    Monday 16th

    • Joint
      • Received the President of the Republic of Cyprus and Mrs. Anastasiades at Balmoral Castle

    Wednesday 18th

    • Charles
      • Attended a Reception, at Dumfries House, for British Muslim Faith Leaders participating in the Mosaic Leadership Programme
      • Received Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman) and Ms N Jeffery (Chief Executive Officer). (Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund)
    • Camilla
    Thursday 19th 
    • Charles
      • Held a Meeting at Dumfries House, for The Prince’s Trust and The Prince’s Trust International.
      • Received Dame Susan Bruce (Chairman) and Emily Cherrington (Acting Chief Executive Officer) of The Prince’s Foundation.
      • Received the Ambassador from the United States of America, HE Jane Hartley.
      • Held a Dinner at Dumfries House for representatives from the Diplomatic Corps.

    Friday 20th

    • Joint
      • Visit Bolton Town Hall and meet representatives from the community
      • Visited Norbrook Community Centre
        • Toured the renovated outdoor area of the Community Centre and the sports facilities before watching young people playing sport and meeting members of the Centre.
    • Charles
      • Visited Northwest hub of Government Communications Headquarters
      • Visited Kellogg’s factory to mark the Company’s Centenary in the United Kingdom
        • Toured the Culinary Centre viewing a cooking demonstration before visiting the factory floor.

    Wednesday 25th

    • Camilla
      • Opened the new offices of the Royal Osteoporosis Society at St James House (Royal Osteoporosis Society)
        • Attended Reception at Guildhall
          • Give Speech
      • Meet community representatives at St Cyriac’s Church 
        • Plant a tree as part of the Queen's Green Canopy
      • Visit local shops in Lacock and speak to residents
    Thursday 26th 
    • Charles
      • Visit The Africa Centre in London
        •  View "Our Story: Africa’s Climate" art exhibit
        • Attend Reception
    • Camilla
      •  Held a Reception for Royal Navy Medical Services at Buckingham Palace. (Royal Navy Medical Services)
        • Received Surgeon Commodore Fleur Marshall upon relinquishing her appointment as Medical Director General (Navy) and Commodore Alison Hofman upon assuming the appointment.

    Friday 27th 

    • Joint
      • Held an audience at Buckingham Palace this morning to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, on the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
        • Received two survivors of genocide, and representatives of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. 
    Sunday 29th 
    • Charles
      • Received Mr Anthony Hardingham & Mr Alan Melton and presented them with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).
      • Received Mr James Banham & Mr Jonathan Brown and presented them with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

    Tuesday 31st

    • Charles
      • Held Investiture at Windsor Castle
      • Held audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
    • Camilla
      • Visit Lille Barracks, Aldershot Garrison home of the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards (Grenadier Guards)
        • Meet members of the regiment & families
        • Present medals

    February (KC44/QC9/J5)

    Wednesday 1st

    • Joint
      • Host a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate British East and South-East Asian communities. This reception takes place shortly after Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, which is celebrated by British East and South-East Asian communities around the world. 
        • Also attending: 
          • Prince Edward
          • Princess Anne
          • Duchess of Gloucester
          • Duke of Kent
          • Princess Alexandra
    • Charles
      • Received Major General Christopher Ghika, General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding the Household Division
    • Camilla
      • Presented with The Canadian Forces’ Decoration for her 12 years of service as Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada
        • Received Ms Manjit Minhas upon assuming her appointment as Honorary Lieutenant Colonel.

    Thursday 2nd

    • Charles
      • Received His Excellency Mr Yeocheol Yoon, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St James’s
      • Received His Excellency Mr Douangmany Gnotsyoudom, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the Court of St James’s.
    • Camilla

    Tuesday 7th 

    • Charles
      • Held Investiture at Windsor Castle
      • Received in audience upon their appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassadors: 
        • Mrs Alyson King (the Democratic Republic of the Congo) 
        • Miss Jan Thompson (the Kingdom of Norway)
      • Received Mrs Ailsa Terry  upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
      • Received  Mrs Jane Owen upon her appointment as Governor of the Cayman Islands.
    • Camilla
      • Held a Reception at Clarence House for Duchenne UK, a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy charity (Duchenne UK)

    Wednesday 8th

    • Joint
      • Visited Altab Ali Park, met members of the local community.
      • Visit Brick Lane and met representatives of the local community.
      • Visited Brick Lane Mosque and met members from faith, business, charity and Covid-19-impacted communities.
    • Charles
      • Opened the frontline medical teaching hub at the University of East London, Stratford Campus, to mark the University’s 125th Anniversary
      • Received the President of Ukraine at Buckingham Palace
    • Camilla
      • Received General Sir Patrick Sanders, Colonel Commandant of The Riffles
    Thursday 9th
    • Charles
      • Received Hélène Duchêne, who presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the French Republic to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received Francella Strickland, who presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Independent State of Samoa in London.
      • Visited Leighton House Art Museum to hear about the artistic partnership with Turquoise Mountain,
      • Received Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam who kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty’s Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands.
      • Received in audience upon their appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassadors: 
        • Edward Ferguson (the Republic of Serbia)
        • Vinay Talwar (the Republic of Djibouti)
        • Simon Walters (the State of Israel)
      • Received Colonel Chris Hadfield (former Canadian Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station).
    • Camilla
      • Visited Storm Family Centre, an organization that supports people affected by domestic violence, to mark it's 40th Anniversary 
    Tuesday 14th 
    • Charles
      • Held Investiture at Windsor Castle
      • Met volunteers who have been assisting with the relief effort in response to the recent earthquakes in Turkey at West London Turkish Volunteers
      • Launched Syria House, a temporary community tent in Trafalgar Square, London WC2, supporting those affected by the recent earthquakes in northwest Syria
      • Received High Commissioner for Solomon Islands in London.
    Wednesday 15th
    • Joint (Rescheduled due to Camilla's Covid Illness)
      • Reception for The Reading Room at Clarence House
    • Charles
      • Held audience with Hon Melvyn Stride
      • Held a council meeting 
      • Held audience with Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister)
    Thursday 16th 
    • Charles/ Joint (Camilla canceled due to Covid Illness)
      • Attended a Reception at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone to celebrate Milton Keynes’ new status as a City.
        • Met community groups representing charitable, business, faith, environmental and arts organisations in Milton Keynes
        • Give Speech
      • Visited Milton Keynes Food Bank
        • Met staff, volunteers and representatives from local partner schools and organisations and viewed the foodbank’s new Mobile Top-Up Shop.
    • Charles
      • Received Bader Mohammed Al Mantheri, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Sultanate of Oman to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received Thani Thongphakdi, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Thailand to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber (United Arab Emirates’ Special Envoy for Climate Change and President Designate of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties).
    Friday 17th 
    • Charles
      • Received General Sir Patrick Sanders (Chief of the General Staff) 
      • Received Andrzej Duda, The President of Poland
      • Hold a reception at Buckingham Palace in support of Global Biodiversity.
    Monday 20th 
    • Charles
      • Visited an Armed Forces training exercise and met multinational instructors and Ukrainian soldiers.
    Tuesday 21st
    • Charles
      • Received Pedro Antonio Serrano de Haro, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the European Union to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received Aïchatou Boulama Kané, who presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Niger to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received James Cleverly MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
      • Received Lady Sainsbury of Preston Candover, who delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by her husband, the late Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover.
      • Held a Privy Council Meeting
      • Received Penelope Mordaunt MP 
      • Phone call with Mary Simon, the Governor-General of Canada 
    Wednesday 22nd
    • Charles
      • Visited the Felix Project, an organization that saves surplus food from suppliers and redistributes it to charities. 
      • Received The Earl of Dalhousie, who delivered up his Wand of Office and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Steward.
      • Received The Earl of Rosslyn, who kissed hands upon his appointment as Lord Steward and received from His Majesty his Wand of Office.
      • Received Bärbel Bas, The President of the German Bundestag (Parliment)
      • Held Audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak via telephone.
    • Camilla
      • Received Mr Joseph Coelho, 2022-2024 Children’s Laureate (Book Trust)
    Thursday 23rd
    • Joint
      • Reception for The Reading Room at Clarence House
    • Camilla
      • Re-opened Boston Manor, marking its Four Hundredth Anniversary
      • Visited the Jimmy Choo Academy
    Monday 27th
    • Charles
      • Received Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Windsor Castle 

    March (KC39/QC8/J14)

    Monday 6th 
    • Charles
      • Received the Bishop of Liverpool, Dr. John Perumbalath, who did homage upon his appointment.
      • Received the Bishop of Newcastle, Dr. Helen-Ann Macleod Hartley, who did homage upon her appointment.
      • Received The Bishop of Carlisle
      • Spoke with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil via telephone

    Tuesday 7th 

    • Joint
      •  Visit Colchester Castle to mark Colchester’s recently awarded city status 
        • Unveil name of Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino.
      • Visit Colchester Library in Trinity Square to take afternoon tea with people associated with Age UK & The Silver Line (AGE UK) (The Silver Line)
    Wednesday 8th 
    • Charles
      • Received Christopher Dawson, upon his appointment as Governor of Western Australia.
      • Received Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior of Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
      • Audience with Penelope Mordaunt MP 
      • Held a Privy Council Meeting
        • Mr. Marcus Jones MP, Ms. Kelly Tolhurst MP and Mr. Craig Whittaker MP were sworn in as members of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
        • The Rt. Hon. Maria Eagle MP made affirmation as a member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
      • Audience with Oliver Dowden MP and approved the List of High Sheriffs for the Counties of the Duchy of Lancaster.
      • Audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP 
    • Camilla
      • Hosted a Reception at Buckingham Palace to mark International Women's Day. (Women of the World)
    Thursday 9th 
    • Charles
      • Received Philip Goff, upon his appointment as High Commissioner for New Zealand in London.
      • Received Stephen Smith, upon his appointment as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia in London.
      • Receive the Privileged Bodies in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace
        • Held a Reception
      • Visit Animal and Plant Health Agency
    • Camilla (Engagements were canceled due to weather making it unsafe to travel by helicopter)
      • Visit The British Racing School
      • Visit British Sporting Art Trust
    Friday 10th 
    • Charles
      • Received Dr Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League
      • Attended the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall

    Monday 13th 

    • Joint
      • Attend Commonwealth Day Service at Westminister Abbey
        • With other members of Royal Family
      • Host Commonwealth Day Reception at Buckingham Palace
        • With other members of Royal Family
    Tuesday 14th 
    • Charles
      • Held Investiture at Buckingham Palace
      • Received Fiamé Naomi Mata’afa MP, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa.
      • Received Sir Antony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff
      • Received Lieutenant General Tyrone Urch, Chief Royal Engineer of Corps of Royal Engineers
      • Audience with Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
    • Camilla
      • Visited Southwater Library
    Wednesday 15th 
    • Charles
      • Received Mr Aly Diallo, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Guinea to the Court of St James’s
      • Received Mr El Hadji Alhousseini Traore, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Mali to the Court of St James’s
      • Visited members of the United Kingdom’s Sudanese community at Abrar House,
      • Received Dr Richard Montgomery, upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
      • Audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 
    • Camilla
      • Attended the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse 
    Tuesday 21st
    Wednesday 22nd
    • Charles
      • Met with President Hamid Karzai, the former President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
      • Audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 
    • Camilla
      • Received General Sir Patrick Sanders upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant of The Riffles and Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes upon assuming the appointment. (The Riffles)
    Thursday 23rd
    • Charles
      • Received Mr Yannis Tsaousis, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Hellenic Republic (Greece) to the Court of St James’s.
      • Received Mr Koray Ertas, who presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Turkey to the Court of St James’s.
      • Opened the new London Headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at Five Bank Street
        • met Ukrainian and Turkish staff before viewing an art exhibition of paintings from Ukraine 
        • Joining a Meeting with the Board of Directors on green transition.
      • Received Mrs Derek Cross, upon relinquishing her appointment as The late Queen’s Diary Secretary.
    Friday 24th 
    • Charles
      • Received The President of the Gabonese Republic at Windsor Castle

    Sunday 26th -Wednesday 29th 
    • Joint
      • State Visit to France

     Wednesday 29th (State Visit to Germany)

    • Joint
      • Visited the Brandenburg Gate and were received by The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs Büdenbender.
        • Inspected the inspected the Guard of Honour.
      • Attend State banquet at Bellevue Palace.
    • Charles
      • Attended a Sustainability Reception at Bellevue Palace and planted a tree for The Queen’s Green Canopy in the Palace Garden.

    Thursday 30th (State Visit to Germany)

    • Joint
      • Visited the Federal Chancellery, and signed the City’s Golden Book 
      • Visited Wittenbergplatz Market
      • Attended a Plenary Session at the Bundestag 
        • Charles gave an address
    • Charles
      • Visited the Ukraine Arrivals Centre, Tegel Refugee Centre
      • Visited Wasserstrassen und Schifffahrtsamt
        • Viewed a static display of a British amphibious bridge and a mechanised infantry vehicle before viewing the completion of the amphibious bridge.
      • Visited Brodowin Organic Farm and toured the dairy and viewed the ripening rooms before meeting members of the farm staff and young farmers.
    • Camilla
      • Visited Refugio Café, Berlin.
      • Visited Komische Oper, Berlin.

    Friday 31st (State Visit to Germany)

    • Joint
      • Viewed the “Kindertransport — the Final Parting” memorial statue, where Her Majesty laid a rose
      • Visited St Nikolai Memorial Church, and listened to “the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation”, read by Bishop Kirsten Fehrs
        • Charles laid a wreath in front of the altar and Camilla laid a flower.
      • Visited Hamburg City Hall and signed the City’s Golden Book 
      • Visited Schuppen 52, Australiastrasse, Hamburg
    • Charles
      • Embarked in MS HAMBURG to travel along the River Elbe, viewing the future site of the Green Energy Hub Hamburg and 100 megawatt electrolyser and hearing about the ongoing transition to a carbon-free port.
    • Camilla
      • Visited Rudolf-Ross-Grundschule, Kurze Strasse, Hamburg.

    April (KC10/QC0/J7)

    Tuesday 4th 

    • Charles
      • Held Council Meeting at Windsor Castle. 
      • Holst Dinner Party at Windsor Castle.
    Wednesday 5th 
    • Joint
      • Visited Talbot Yard Food Court
    • Charles
      • Met with representatives of Local Charitable organizations at York House

    Thursday 6th

    Thursday 13th 
    • Charles
      • Received Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Mint, and Ms Rebecca Morgan, Director, and was presented with coins created in commemoration of His Majesty’s Coronation.
    Friday 14th 
    • Charles
      • Attend 200th Sovereign's Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. 
        • Presented New Colours to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 

    Wednesday 26th

    • Joint
      • Visit M&S Bank Area, the host venue of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. 
      • Visit Liverpool Central Library to mark the library's twinning with The Regional Scientific Library in Odesa, Ukraine. 
        • Charles met representatives from The Prince’s Trust and the Professional Teaching Institute.
        • Camilla joined a storytelling session with a class of school children as part of the Liverpool Learning Partnership Creative Writing and Reading Programme.
    • Charles
      • Audience with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
      • Audience with Penelope Mordaunt
      • Held a Council Meeting
    Thursday 27th 
    • Joint
      • Presented a new Standard to the Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and Presented a new  Colours to the Royal Navy, the Grenadier Guards and the Royal Air Force
      • Received Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Anita Neville
      • Received The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani
    Friday 28th 
    • Charles
      • Attended the start of the London leg of the Australian Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in the Quadrangle of Buckingham Palace
      • Received Representatives from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Windsor Castle upon His Majesty’s appointment as Commissioner-in-Chief and to mark the Institution’s One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.