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Events

January
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
Placing a tree of signs
with distances to locations relating to Queen Charlotte at the entrance of the Schlossinsel Mirow (USA, Canada, New Zealand)
February
4 February to 31 May Mirow
Internetquiz: A lot about Charlotte
Henry Tesch, patron of the Queen´s Jubilee and Minister for Education, Science and Culture of the federal state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern launches the Internet Quiz. People aged 14 to 26 are entitled to participate.
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March
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
Formal curtsy and obeisance: an etiquette class
This event will take you off into a world of etiquette and social graces. In addition to basics and practical instruction you will learn about the courtly code of conduct.
April
1 April Neubrandenburg, University of Applied Sciences
Kids´ University: "Princess Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz"
A lecture for kids will focus on the life of a princess and also deal with the question: How was childhood in former times?
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
Special Exhibition: Sophie Charlotte
A special exhibition at the entrance of the Schlossinsel Mirow will give an overview on Sophie Charlotte, her birth, background, life and work.
May
20 -22 May Schlossinsel Mirow, Theater und Orchester GmbH
From the cycle "The love of the three Queens": Sophie Charlotte
Music and drama interpretation in different places. Contemporary English compositions and poetry. Organised by the Theatre of Neustrelitz.
24 -26 May Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Art marks from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Film screening of movies "shot in MV", in combination with literature, dance and visual arts. In cooperation with Alemannia Society, Charlotte Film Festival and Lightfactory, Museum of Film and Photography in Charlotte, NC, USA.
  Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Exhibition "Mecklenburg, Germany"
Opening by Juergen Seidel, Vice Premier Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (tbc).
June
  Schlossinsel Mirow
Special Tour "Mirow Castle"
Contact: Dr. Friederike Drinkuth
  Schwerin, Staatliches Museum
Rendezvous: Thomas Gainsborough's "Portrait of Queen Charlotte of England"
Reading face to face with the famous Queen's Portrait painted in 1781 and now in possession of the State Museum Schwerin. Organised by The State Museum Schwerin and the German-British Society Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
16./17. Juni Schlossinsel Mirow
Events in addition to the Festive Ceremony
English rose "Charlotte" plantings in selected areas, parades etc.
17. Juni Schlosskirche Mirow
Festive Ceremony "250th Queen´s Jubilee"
with patron Henry Tesch and International Coronation Concert by Festspiele MV, Mirow Castle
July
  Schlossinsel Mirow
The Royal Treasure-Seeking
A treasure hunt for kids on the entire castle's island with riddles and games relating to Queen Charlotte.
29. Juli Schlossinsel Mirow
Filmkunstfest on tour MV
Mirow Castle: Film screenings of movies "shot in Mecklenburg County". In cooperation with Charlotte Regional Film Commission.
  Schlossinsel Mirow
Concert: Meckproms on tour 2011
The Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle is a symphony orchestra based in Schwerin, Germany. In summer they will play in Mirow.
August
  Schlossinsel Mirow
Eating like in times of Queen Charlotte
Theme eatery in the Ritterkeller (Knight Cellar), with role play of courtly manners, table talk etc.
26. August Mirow, 3-Königinnen-Palais
Reading: "Princess Sophie Charlotte, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the Court in Mirow"
with Frank Pergande
September
9 to 11 September Neustrelitz, Theater und Orchester GmbH
From the cycle "The love of the 3 Queens": Sophie Charlotte
Music and drama interpretation in different places. Contemporary English compositions and poetry. Organised by the Theatre of Neustrelitz.
11 September Schlossinsel Mirow
Heritage Day: Tour Mirow Castle
22. September 3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
1761-2011 – Queen´s Jubilee
25. September to 3 October Schlossinsel Mirow
10th International Art Festival
October
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
Correspondence in the 18th and 19th century
A lecture on correspondence in the 18th and 19th century. Furthermore, the famous letter Princess Sophie Charlotte wrote to Frederick the Great will be recited. Other meaningful correspondence from aristocratic circles in this period will be commented on.
November
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
Light Festival
A lantern procession in honour of Queen Charlotte.
December
  3 Königinnen Palais, Schloßinsel Mirow
British Christmas tradition
Visitors will learn about typical British Christmas customs like Christmas stockings, mince pies, mistletoe, Mari Lwyd...)