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Monaco Princely Palace- own picture taken in 2013 During the reign of Prince Albert II of Monaco, November 19th. was declared as the National Day of Monaco. Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene The National Day, also called the Sovereign Prince's Day traditionally is determined by the ruling prince. The previous rulers often chose their name day as the National Day. It was Prince Rainier III, who chose 19 November as the National Day. Prince Albert II wanted to continue the celebrations on this day. Monaco Princely Palace - own picture taken in 2013 Of course the main celebrations take place in front of the Princely Palace in Monaco (see pictures). However there also will be a mass in the St. Nicolas Cathedral. St. Nicolas Cathedral In the evening before the National Day of Monaco there are huge fireworks in the harbor of Monaco. One of Monaco's Harbors - taken in 2013 Happy National Day Monaco!

Every year on 11 November, Armistice Day is celebrated in Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, Serbia, United Kingdom and many other countries around the world. poppies at the Menin Gate in Ypres - own picture taken in 2017 This celebration is to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany. The document was signed at Compiègne in France. This ended the Western Front of World War I. The armistice took place at 11 o'clock in the morning of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The first Armistice Day was held in at Buckingham Palace. In the evening of November 10th. 1919, a banquet took place in presence of King George V to honor the president of the French Republic. King George V - Source picture: Wikipedia The first Armistice Day's events were held on November 11th. 1919. This was the beginning of the Remembrance Days events. Even today, the Festival of Remembrance takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Thi