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Did King Peter II abdicate?
King Peter II did not abdicate. The act of abdication is an official act and it must be submitted in a written form, properly witnessed and verified. At the moment of the official submitting of the act of abdication of a King, as a rule, the Crown Prince immediately takes over the function and the authority of the King.

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THE ARTWORK OF THE MONTH

August 2014 – Ohrid Lake, Beta Vukanovic

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Who built the Royal Palaces at Dedinje?

The Royal Palace of Dedinje was built by HM King Alexander I, the Grandfather of the HRH Crown Prince Alexander II. It served as his Family Home, and The Royal Couple, with their eldest son (the future King Peter II), Prince Tomislav and Prince Andrej moved into it from The New Palace of Belgrade, which until then served as The Royal Private Residence of the King. In 1933, HM King Alexander decreed that the New Palace of Belgrade (presently used as the Official Residence of the President of Serbia) would in future serve as the National Museum, and the Palace was accordingly remodelled.
In 1934, HM King Alexander I started construction of a new structure known later as The White Palace (Beli Dvor), which was intended by HM King Alexander I to serve as the private residence for his three sons Crown Prince Peter, Prince Tomislav and Prince Andrej. Following the assassination of King Alexander I in Marseilles, construction continued and the Whitе Palace was finished in 1936.
The White Palace once finished was used on temporary loan from 1936 until 1941 by HRH Prince Paul and his family. Prince Paul was the senior among the three Regents of the Realm, during HM King Peter II minority.
The New Palace of Belgrade, at that time already home of the National Museum, was from 1936 given a new name: Prince Paul’s Museum.

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Crown Prince and Crown Prince congratulate Prince Alexander for 90th birthday

Belgrade, 12 August 2014 - His Royal Highness joined by Crown Princess Katherine sent their warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Royal Highness Prince Alexander who will celebrate tomorrow his 90th birthday.

HRH Prince Alexander was born 13 August 1924 at White Lodge, Richmond Park, United Kingdom. He is the eldest son of His Royal Highness Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, who acted as Regent of Yugoslavia for His Majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia, and his wife, Her Royal Highness Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark.

HRH Prince Alexander is the oldest member of the Royal Family.

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Has the Crown conferred after 1970 any title of nobility or rank?

No. After the death of the late King Peter II, no title or rank was conferred to anyone.

Only the three sons (Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander) of HRH Crown Prince Alexander II were born into titles and rank.

Furthermore, the Crown accepted that female members of The Royal Family who were born Princesses of the Blood could continue to use their titles and rank even after their marriage was consumed, and in case they divorced as well. Their favour is personal and non-transferable either to their consorts or to their posterity.

Since the Crown is the only source of all honours within The Royal Family, no title or rank is valid unless granted or confirmed by the Head of the Royal Family.

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What is the truth about some members of The Royal Family belonging to secret societies?

Since this question and the controversy usually relate to the issue of Freemasonry and the Order of the Temple, it is important to know that HRH Crown Prince Alexander II is not, and has never been, a member of any obedience of Freemasons, or of any of the many organizations and sects claiming the succession of the historical Order of the Temple of Solomon.

It is difficult to say if and who among the various members of The Royal Family might belong (or did belong) to any of the hundreds of secret societies. According to the spirit of The Family Rules any such membership should require sanction from the Head of the Royal Family, but such requests were never received or approved.

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How popular are Europe’s Monarchies?
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What is the state of the Serbian Throne?

When King Peter II passed away, his only son, Crown Prince Alexander, became the new King. The transition of the Kingship was immediate, it was without any conditions and irrevocable. As long as the King is alive, King Peter II only heir is Crown Prince Alexander, regardless of whether he is of age or not. At the moment of the death of the Crown Prince Alexander’s father King Peter II, Crown Prince Alexander became the King and head of the Royal Family.

The Head of the Royal Family and the personality of the King and his function are united in the same person. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II does not officially use at this time the title of King, but this has absolutely no bearings on his status and rights. The position and the right pertaining to the King can only be renounced through an official act of abdication, in which case the Crown Prince automatically becomes the new King.

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Crown Prince congratulates Metropolitan Onufri on being elected Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine

Belgrade, 14 August 2014 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II congratulates Metropolitan Onufri on being elected Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine of the Moscow Patriarchate.

"It is a great honor and immense pleasure to cordially congratulate you on your election as the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine of the Moscow Patriarchate, on the great spiritual joy and the benefit of Your Holy Church and of the whole Orthodox people. We pray to the Lord that He would grant you strength, health and blessing so you can, as the First Hierarch of the Ukrainian Church, lead the flock entrusted to you to salvation and understanding of God’s word and to promote reconciliation and mutual understanding among the people and restore the stability of society, “- said His Royal Highness Crown Prince Aleksandar II in his letter.

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What is the present situation regarding the Royal Family of Serbia?

The Royal Family of Karadjordjevic has its senior line, which comes directly from Karadjordje, via his sonPrince (Knjaz) Alexander, grandson King Peter I, great-grandson King Alexander I, great-great-grandson King Peter II and great-great-great-grandson – the current Head of the Royal Family is Crown Prince Alexander II. This senior line also includes all direct descendants of any of the Kings from the Royal Family of Karadjordje, which presently refers to direct descendants of the King Alexander I and King Peter II. The senior line of the Royal Family branches is threefold. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II represents the late King Peter II branch, which is the ruling branch, today, his sons (Princes – Kraljevici) Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander and his wife Crown Princess Katherine.

The late Prince (Kraljevic) Tomislav’s branch is represented by his sons Prince Nicolas with his wife Princess Ljiljana and daughter Princess Maria, Prince George and Prince Michael, daughter Princess Katarina (Lady Desmond de Silva) and the Princess-Dowager Linda.
The late Prince (Kraljevic) Andrej’s branch is represented by his sons Prince Vladimir with his wife Princess Brigitta and brother Prince Dimitri, and daughters Princess Tatjana and Princess Lavinia, and also his wife Princess Dowager Eva Maria.

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TESLA AND HM KING PETAR II KARADJORDJEVIC

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August 16: Today in Royal History

August 16 1921 – Death of King Peter I

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93rd Anniversary death of HM King Peter I the Liberator

Belgrade, 16 August 2014 – His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija with clergy served a Holy Liturgy and Requiem at the Church of St. George in Oplenac today on 93rd Anniversary of the death of HM King Peter I the Liberator.
After the service, Mr Predrag Markovic, member of the Crown Council laid a wreath on the behalf of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II, a great grandson of HM King Peter I the Liberator. Wreaths were laid also by representatives of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs on behalf of the Government of Serbia, Ministry of Defence and Army of Serbia, the Foundation of King Peter I in Topola and members of the Association for preserving tradition of wars of liberation, and other admirers of King Peter I.
King Peter I the Liberator died in Belgrade in 1921, was one of most significant Serbian rulers. He ascended to the throne after the May Coup d’Etat. His reign was marked by annexation crisis, Customs War with Austria – Hungary, First Balkan War and the Great War, from which Serbia emerged victorious, after great victories in Kumanovo, Bregalnica, Cer, Kolubara River, and Thessaloniki front. Serbia suffered huge casualties, but brought its statehood legacy into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
King Peter I the Liberator is highly appreciated by the Serbian people, because of his heroism, democratic views (the King translated John Stuart Mill’s essay “On Liberty”), respect for people and modesty.

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Princess Katherine Foundation delivers humanitarian aid in Obrenovac and Zabrezje

Belgrade, 18 August 2014 – Princess Katherine Foundation delivered humanitarian aid for the Health Centre in Obrenovac and 62 families in village of Zabrezje near Obrenovac. This humanitarian aid was donated thanks to the activities organised by Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organisation, whose patron is HRH Crown Princess Katherine.
On behalf of Lifeline Chicago there were present Members of the Board Mr Zoran Gusic, Mrs Mira Gusic and Mrs Gordana Barac.
Representatives of Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization with representatives of HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation went to village of Zabrezje, that was devastated during floods last May. They delivered boxes of towels, pillows, pillow cases, garbage cans, bedding, blankets, underwear, socks, mops, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, baby diapers and baby hygiene items. In Obrenovac Health Center they delivered boxes of surgical gloves, boxes of surgical masks and boxes of bandages.
This was another in series of activities of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine who continue helping families in areas affected by the disastrous floods in May, who are still in very grave situation.

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CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER CONGRATULATES VELIMIR STJEPANOVIC BERLIN EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II congratulated the Serbian swimmer Velimir Stjepanovic winning the gold medal at the European championships in Berlin.

“Serbia has long been adorned with glory, but our athletes every day adorn it with medals they win in sport championships around the world.

My congratulations to Velimir Stjepanovic on the gold medal he won at the European Championship in Berlin!

Velimir, Serbia is celebrating your success with you.

Thank you for making your country proud! “- said the Crown Prince in his congratulatory message.