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Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Annual award ceremony "Belgrade Winner"

Belgrade, 24 June 2014 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended this evening Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Annual award ceremony "Belgrade Winner" at Madlenianum Opera and Theater in Zemun.
The best Belgrade-based enterprises and individuals received annualawards.Amongthe laureates were Mrs Dragica Nikolic, wife of president of Serbia Mr Tomislav Nikolic, HE Mr Masafumi Kuroki, ambassador of Japan, Mr Aleksandar Diklic, author of the book “Belgrade – eternal city“, and other distinguished citizens of Belgrade.

Crown Prince and Crown Princess at traditional cocktail of Serbian business club PRIVREDNIK

Belgrade, 24 June 2014 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended today traditional summer cocktail of Serbian business club PRIVREDNIK in Sekspirova Str. in Belgrade.
There were present few hundred guests. This traditional event gathered most prominent Serbian business people, state officials, members of diplomatic corps and media representatives.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess host SPEA Summer reception at the Royal Palace

Belgrade, 25 June 2014 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted a Serbian Private Equity Association (SPEA) Summer reception at the Royal Palace today.
HRH Crown Prince Alexander II welcomed guests and said: “Last year at this reception we formed the Royal Council for Entrepreneurship, which already had several projects and we are looking forward to the ones yet to come. One is already next week – Start Tel Aviv and I am very eager to find out which startup will be the winner and get the opportunity to go to Tel Aviv and attend the greatest innovation festival in the world. My Foundation for education is highly supporting technological entrepreneurship and this event is part of that important path we have taken. Through entrepreneurship, Serbia can gain ground on innovation, economic growth, productivity and most of all, create new jobs. With the capability of our people, the resources of the country, the strategic location and the favourable tax environment, Serbia can be the startup hub for the region.”
Last year, the Royal Council for Entrepreneurship was founded under auspices of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II at a similar event held at the White Palace. The founding members of the Council are the Serbian Private Equity Association (SPEA), the Serbian Business Angels Network (SBAN), the Innovation Fund, the Business Technology Incubator of the Technical Faculties of Belgrade (BITF), Serbian Venture Network (SeVeN - Belgrade Venture Forum), SEE ICT and Startup Weekend Belgrade.

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Crown Prince Alexander awards Serbia’s and Republic of Srpska top 600 secondary school students at White Palace ceremony

Belgrade, 26 June 2014 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted today at the White Palace the traditional annual awarding ceremony for Serbia’s and Republic of Srpska 600 best scholars from all the high schools.
At the ceremony, speeches were delivered by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HE Dr Srdjan Verbic, Minister of Education and Science, HE Dr Goran Mutabdzija, Minister of Education and Culture of Republic of Srpska, Prof. Dr. Ivan Vujacic, board member of the EFG Eurobank Serbia, Mr Milos Radosavljevic, Coordinator of Dositej Fund and Mr. Matija Beckovic, member of the Crown Council and Serbian Academy of sciences and arts.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Philippos Karamanolis, President of the Managing Board of EFG Eurobank Serbia, and many other distinguished guests.
In his speech, HRH Crown Prince Alexander thanked EFG Eurobank Serbia for their support to this event possible, welcomed students, their parents and professors and emphasized: “Dear students, my wife and I are very happy to welcome you again to the White Palace, together with students from Republic of Srpska for the first time. I warmly congratulate you with the wish that you continue to be the best. You are the future of Serbia and Republic of Srpska. As we are all very proud of you, you should be proud of what you have learned until now, and you should continue to expand your knowledge. You should be proud of your hard work and your talents, and you should put them in the service of your homeland. Dear parents, you should also be proud and you should continue to support your children for their future education. My Foundation for Education will continue to support young people like you.”
Prof. Dr. Ivan Vujacic, member of the Main Board of EFG Eurobank Serbia, congratulated all the best students and emphasized that it would be very important that they continue their education.
The famous Serbian poet Mr. Matija Beckovic emphasized that HRH Crown Prince Alexander is following in the footsteps of his glorious ancestors and that this was the most beautiful event held in Serbia at the moment.
The Choir “Oktoih” performed a very interesting programme.
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine express their sincere gratitude to all volunteers who participated in organization of this event, as well as general sponsor EFG Eurobank Serbia, sponsors Coca Cola HBC Serbia, DON DON Novi Beograd, Bakery PONS Cacak, Mlekara GRANICE, Remi Jagodina, Ketering Kitanovic, Butchery Nada, Yu ital Com Novi Sad.

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Launching of the Book “First World War and Balkan Knot” and documentary series “Centenary of the Great War – from assassination to war” at the Royal Palace

Belgrade, 27 June 2014 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II hosted a special event at the Royal Palace this evening, where Institute for contemporary history presented an Anthology “First World War and Balkans Knott” and for the first time new documentary TV Serial that will be broadcasted on National television RTS “Centenary of the Great War – from assassination to War - Telegrams”.
“I am sure that this book will greatly contribute to the additional clarification of the consequences of the First World War, in which the Kingdom of Serbia had a significant involvement. Throughout its history, Serbia has played a key role in the Balkans, where the interests of the great powers were often interlocked. The impact of these interests occasionally reflected on the whole of Europe and the world. Such is the case with the First World War. Considering the decisions that we, as a nation and the state, had brought the past and summing the experiences of the events in which we participated, we can determine the way we are going to take in the future.”, said Crown Prince Alexander II in his address.
This Anthology is a product of Scientific conference “First World War and Balkan Knot” that was heldon September 6 and 7, 2011 and was dedicated to political relations on the Balkans and Europe before the First World War. Over fifty scientists from Russia, USA, France, Japan, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia presented their research results on the Conference and tried to answer the questions which are still actual even one hundred years after the Great War.
The official closing of the Conference was held at the White Palace under auspices of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II and all the papers from that Conference were presented in today’s Book. Editors were Dr Jasmina Milanovic, Mr Ivana Pantelic and Mr Miomir Gatalovic. Book was published by the Institute for Contemporary History, Faculty of security studies and Faculty of philosophy in Banja Luka.

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Crown Prince Alexander conveys congratulations to the Islamic Community for Ramadan

Belgrade, 27 June 2014 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II extended his congratulations to the Islamic community and the faithful on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan.

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, with sincere wishes to spend it with your loved ones in peace and happiness. Let this Holy Month remind us all of importance of humanity and of giving to those less fortunate. This is a time of prayers and contemplation and I wish that your prayers be fulfilled, your community and your family strengthened and that Ramadan brings peace, happiness and well-being to all”, emphasized the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince conveyed his congratulations to Muamer ef. Zukorlic, Chief Mufti of the Islamic Community in Serbia, Mufti Muhamed ef. Jusufspahic, Mufti of Serbia and Imam of Belgrade, Grand Mufti Adem ef. Zilkic, reis-ul-ulema of Serbia, Mr. Mustafa ef. Jusufspahic, the Imam of Nis, Reis-ul-ulema emeritus Hadzi-Hamdija ef. Jusufspahic, as well as to the members of the Islamic community and the faithful in Serbia and Edhem ef. Camdzic, Mufti of Banja Luka.

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Crown Prince congratulates Princess Elizabeth moving to Villa “Montenegrin”

Belgrade, July 1, 2014 - HRH Crown Prince Alexander II sent his greetings and his best wishes to HRH Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her moving to Villa “Montenegrin” which before confiscation was owned by her mother, HRH Princess Olga, the wife of HRH Prince Regent Paul. The Crown Prince was joined in congratulations by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander.

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attended today’s official HRH Princess Elizabeth’s entering into property, together with Their Royal Highnesses Princess Linda (the widow of HRH Prince Tomislav), and son Prince Michael.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander points out that he is very happy and proud that his cousin Princess Elizabeth after decades of injustice and great suffering for the whole Karadjordjevic family’s seen the day when at least part of what belongs to her has been officially returned. The Crown Prince also hopes that other confiscated properties will be returned as soon as possible to the numerous families who suffered a great injustice.

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First Start Tel Aviv Competition in Serbia at the Royal Palace for most innovative young Serbian companies

Belgrade, 3 July 2014 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted “Start Tel Aviv” event at the Royal Palace today. This competition was organized together with Embassy of Israel in Belgrade, and HE Mr Yosef Levy, Ambassador of Israel to Serbia welcomed the participants together with HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II welcomed guests and said: “It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to host Start Tel Aviv competition at the Royal Palace and to offer our teams the chance to go to Tel Aviv, second biggest startup capital in the world. My Foundation and Royal Council for entrepreneurship think highly of this cooperation with the Embassy of Israel in Serbia. We hope that we will through this, but hopefully many other joint projects help Serbia increase innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives through the experiences and knowledge of a true startup nation.”

HE Mr Yosef Levy, Ambassador of Israel to Serbia said: “There are lot of similarities between Israel and Serbia. We are small countries with an extraordinary history, full of inspiration and hope, but our greatest treasure are young people who create a future. Israel has recognised that and we invest in young generations for decades, because of their creativity and courage are the secrets of success.”

“Start Tel Aviv” this year will gather competitors from 17 major cities, and Belgrade will join London, Berlin, Dublin, New Delhi, Helsinki, Oslo and other cities. More than 20 startup companies from Serbia applied with creative projects from web design, mobile communications, and security. Four members committee of Hagai Arbel, General Manager of Veriest Venture, Israel, David Scoch from Serbian Private Equity Association (SPEA), Itaj Milner, deputy ambassador of Israel and representative of Serbian Business Angels Network (SBAN) have chosen the contestants, and COFA games will go to Tel Aviv.

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His Royal Highness Hereditary Prince Peter in front of the Church of Saint George in Oplenac

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130 years of cycling in Serbia marked at the Royal Palace

Belgrade, July 5, in 2014- For the occasion of the 130th anniversary of cycling in Belgrade and Serbia, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine received the delegation of the Cycling Federation of Belgrade at the Royal Palace.
“Cycling is a sport that was very much liked by my father, and I, too, appreciate and support it. It is a sport for everyone, young and old, it brings benefit to everyone and people should be encouraged to take it up”, said HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.
The Cycling Federation of Belgrade’s chairman, Mr. Nebojsa Popov, presented a special award to HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, as the patron of the 130th anniversary celebration of cycling in Serbia, it was followed by the Crown Prince presenting awards to the Cycling Federation of Belgrade’s associates and prominent Belgrade cyclists.

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KARADJORDJEVIC DYNASTY
Supreme Leader Karadjordje, His Serene Highness Prince Alexander, His Majesty King Peter I, His Majesty King Alexander I, His Majesty King Peter II, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II.

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How much were the French in the Big war mesmerized by the Serbian heroism and famous history, is reflected in the photograph of Vozhd Karađorđe, King Peter I and (in that time) Crown Prince Alexander I, which garnished the editorial „Le Petit Journal“, dated 28th March 1915, with the grand title „Heroes of Serbia!“.

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HRH Crown Prince Alexander I (later King Alexander I) pays last respect to a deceased Serbian soldier - a hero.

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From Buckingham Palace to the Royal Palace Belgrade

Belgrade, July 9 2014. - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted today a humanitarian convoy which arrived from the United Kingdom and brought help to their colleagues in fire stations in Serbia. Six fire engines were driven from the Buckingham Palace through six countries and after around 2000 kilometres, finally arrived at the Royal Palace.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II welcomed the guests and said: “My family and I are very grateful that you came to Serbia and for all you effort in helping our people for many years. Your humanitarian work is exceptional and I am certain that these fire engines which you are donating to the fire stations in Serbia will have great a significance and help in fighting forest fires.”
Recognizing the importance and help which they are providing to our country, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine supported the South Wales Fire and Rescue, “Blazing to Serbia” project. This year, the Welsh firemen were joined by a British/Serbian couple, Zoran and Melissa Đukić, who renovated a 1957 Bedford R Series fire engine “Green Goddess”. The convoy began its journey on the 4th of July from in front of Buckingham Palace and in five days went through six countries United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Hungary, before finally arriving to the Royal Palace 9 July.
This summer convoy will bring the total of donated vehicles to twenty three. Blazing to Serbia is now well-known in Serbia and has the support of the British Embassy and Serbian Government. This year they are also liaising with the International Red Cross and taking gifts and clothing.

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Crown Princess Katherine will attend European Union Donors Conference in Brussels

Belgrade 15 July, 2014. HRH Crown Princess Katherine will attend the European Union Donors Conference in Brussels Wednesday 16 July 2014. Crown Princess Katherine is the Patron of the Princess Katherine Foundation in Belgrade and Lifeline Humanitarian Organization.
The European Commission will host a Donors Conference in Brussels on 16 July to mobilise further support to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia in the aftermath of the recent floods. The conference will be co-organised with France and Slovenia.
President Nikolic of Serbia and Foreign Minister Dacic of Serbia will also be present at the conference along with International donor countries, international financial institutions, and main relevant civil society organisations.
The European Commission, France and Slovenia place high priority on the economic recovery of both countries and are committed to providing a substantial financial contribution. In addition to mobilising international financial support, the Donors’ Conference will also contribute to stepping up co-operation over floods and natural disasters in the region.
In 1993 Crown Princess Katherine founded Lifeline Humanitarian Organization http://www.lifelineaid.org with offices in the United States (Chicago and New York), Canada (Toronto), United Kingdom (London) and Greece (Athens). When His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander and his family returned to Belgrade in July 2001 it was natural for the scope of their humanitarian activities to expand. At the beginning of August 2001, the Foundation of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine was established.
Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine and Prince Peter already brought a large amount of aid to the victims of floods.

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Crown Prince Alexander celebrates birthday privately with family

Belgrade, 17 July 2014 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II will celebrate his birthday privately on Thursday, 17 July in the presence of his Family.
Crown Prince Alexander warmly thanks everyone who sent congratulations for his birthday.
Please follow the link below to see the Annual Film about some of the activities of HRH Crown Prince Alexander and the Royal Family.
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His Serene Highness Prince Alexander, His Majesty King Alexander I, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II Karadjordjevic