| On October 22, 2019, the Duchess of Sussex attended the opening of "One Young World Summit" (OYW2019), held at Royal Albert Hall in London. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. The Duchess is Vice-President of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, which is partnering with One Young World this year. The Duchess was a counsellor for OYW in Dublin in 2014 as well as in Ottawa in 2016. |
| After the enthronement ceremony, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema and Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended a Banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. |
| On October 22, 2019, Emperor Naruhito took his place on the Chrysanthemum Throne as the 126th emperor of Japan with a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace. The ceremonies held in the day formalised Emperor Naruhito's ascension to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. The ceremonies began with a private ritual (sokui-no-rei), where the new emperor reported his proclamation to his ancestors. After the 30-minute ceremony, a congratulatory speech was given by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. |
| On October 21, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, as Patron of Cruse Bereavement Care, attended a reception held at St James's Palace in London to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Cruse Bereavement Care. Cruse Care offers free bereavement support, advice and information through a network of nearly 5,000 volunteers. Cruse Bereavement Care was founded in 1959 as the Cruse Clubs Counselling Service for Widows and their Families, run by a small band of dedicated volunteers. |
| On October 20, 2019, Princess Claire of Luxembourg attended the 11th Indoor Cycling Marathon organised by Luxembourg Transplant Asbl at Luxexpo, The Box, in connection International Organ Donor Day. The event was held to raise awareness for the World Organ Donation Day 2019 and European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation and also encourage further organ donations in Luxembourg. Princess Claire is Patron of Luxembourg Transplant Asbl. |
| Queen Rania visited the Women of Al Balqa’s Himmeh Charity Association. The Queen met with the association’s president, and its board members, who briefed the Queen on the association’s mission and future plans. The Queen also visited the association’s sewing workshop. Established in 2010, the association strives to build local women’s capacities, provide them with work opportunities, and help them market their products locally and abroad. It also provides financial assistance to families in need. |
| On October 22, 2019, Emperor Naruhito will take his place on the Chrysanthemum Throne as the 126th emperor of Japan. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrived in Tokyo to attend the enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, which will take place on October 22. Queen Letizia is wearing a Carolina Herrera suit.) |
| Princess Benedikte of Denmark attended the annual meeting and gala dinner of the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH), held at the National Riding School of Cadre Noir in Saumur, France. The WBFSH is the only international federation of studbooks for sport horses in the world. Princess Benedikte of Denmark is Patron of the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH). |
| On October 19, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II attended QIPCO British Champions Day 2019 at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire, England. QIPCO (Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company, W.L.L.) British Champions Day is the ultimate horse racing day within the British flat racing season. |
| Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie hosted the 73rd Baden-Powell Fellowship Gala Dinner. The event took place at Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation, attended the dinner at the invitation of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. The World Baden-Powell Fellowship was established on April 25, 1982 in Kolmaarden, Sweden. The Fellowship traditionally presents a plaque to persons for their contributions to the World Scout Foundation to help support scouting. |
| On October 19, 2019, Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte got married to Countess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg with a royal wedding. The wedding took place at Les Invalides in Paris. Jean-Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte, is the great-great-great nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. Jean-Christophe has married Countess Olympia who is the great-granddaughter of Karl I of Austria. |
| On October 15 to 17, Queen Silvia of Sweden made a visit to Lebanon to attend the celebration of Mentor Arabia’s 25th anniversary. The Mentor Foundation was founded by the Queen and WHO 25 years ago. Mentor Arabia is the leading non-governmental organization located in the Arab region, which promotes healthy and drug-free lifestyles among young people. |
| On October 19, 2019, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Crown Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia visited Asiegu village, which has been deemed worthy of 2019 Exemplary Town of Asturias Award, to deliver the award. Located in Cabrales, Asiegu has been named Exemplary Town of Asturias 2019. It has a population of 98 people who have received the recognition with great joy. The village focuses on the use of its natural, historical and cultural resources to boost its economic and social development. |
| On October 17, 2019, The Countess of Wessex visited Kosovo's capital, Pristina to find out more about work to support survivors of sexual violence after the conflict in 1998-1999. The Countess of Wessex visited Kosovo Rehab Centre for torture victims. The Countess met survivors and family members who have participated in a recent study looking at how trauma is passed between generations. The Countess also attended a conference and visited the Palace of Justice in Pristina. (The Countess of Wessex wore a new wool crepe midi dress by Emilla Wiickstead.) |
