AS they came and went -- major dignitaries and minor deities, old friends and pint-size new ones, people who left too soon and people who showed up unannounced -- Mark Twain recorded it all in a handsome brown guest book.
There was the memorial service attended by President Barack Obama, South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, other major dignitaries, and thousands of everyday mourners.
The Prince Imperial was a recipient of the following Brazilian Orders: Major Commander of the Order of Christ Major Commander of the Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz Major Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword Grand Cross of the Order of Pedro I Grand Cross and Grand Major Dignitary of the Order of the Rose.
Prince Afonso was a recipient of the following Brazilian Orders: Major Commander of the Order of Christ Major Commander of the Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz Major Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword Grand Cross of the Order of Pedro I Grand Cross and Grand Major Dignitary of the Order of the Rose.
On 18 March, Westenra performed "Amazing Grace" in the national Christchurch memorial service at Hagley Park of Christchurch in the presence of Prince William, Prime Minister John Key, Bob Parker, Dame Malvina Major, Christchurch Cathedral Choir, dignitaries, international rescue teams and tens of thousands of New Zealanders.
In addition to sharing information on the forum, the Bogleheads have conducted eight annual national get-togethers with Jack Bogle and other dignitaries in major cities around the country.
Late on Friday state television showed princes, Wahhabi clerics, tribal chiefs, military leaders, major businessmen and other dignitaries crowding the royal palace to kiss King Salman's shoulder or hand.
As with every major league game, a dignitary throws out a ceremonial first pitch.
Shortly after the election, the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-Moon, predicted Trump would change his views on climate, and a key dignitary at a major UN climate meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, made a similar argument.
Though the police say there is no specific indication that the events will be targets, the presence of almost every major federal officeholder, hundreds of foreign dignitaries and thousands of onlookers has the authorities moving into overdrive.
Many cities now come equipped with skyscrapers that change colors to indicate the weather, major home team sports wins or visiting dignitaries, but none are doing it with as much pizazz as the Belgians.
