06-01-2015, 04:41 PM
Traditional Christmas receptions for children at The White Palace
Belgrade, 5 January 2015. – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine hosted today traditional Christmas receptions for over 1200 children without parental care at the White Palace in Belgrade.
Children without parental care, Roma children, refugee children and children with disabilities, from three to twelve years of age, from Orphanages and Organizations from all over Serbia had the opportunity to celebrate the joy of the Christian holiday together with Their Royal Highnesses at The White Palace. His Grace Bishop Arsenije of Toplica, explained to children the true meaning of Christmas and its importance.
Three receptions were held at 10 am, 12 pm and 15 pm so all children could equally enjoy in the Christmas musical program, Santa Clause, ballet dancers from “M” Studio, animations from “Čigra ”and presents that brought them plenty of joy.
The members of the Diplomatic Corps of the Embassy of UAE, Embassy of Palestine, Embassy of Ukraine, Embassy of Japan, as well as Mrs. Kathy Fanslow, President of the Board of Lifeline Chicago with whose grace and generosity toys for children were gathered and her daughter Miss Tracy Armstrong, helped Their Royal Highnesses to give gifts to children.
These receptions wouldn’t be possible without the great help of Lifeline Chicago Office, operating under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine and EKO SERBIA AD and thanks to gifts received from various donors, such as:
Embassies: Austria, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, European Union, Finland, Indonesia, India, Japan, Myanmar and Palestine.
Companies: Coca Cola HBC – Serbia doo, Generali Insurance, Swisslion, Kika doo, Mega Plast, Idea doo, Baloon Center, L’Oreal Balkan, Marbo Product doo, Bekary “30”, and generous individual donation from Mrs. Maya Le Roux, who is a great friend of the Royal Couple and supporter of their humanitarian activities for many years.
International schools: International School of Belgrade, The British International School of Belgrade, Brook Hill International School, PRIMA International School, Deutche Schule Belgrade and Russian School Belgrade.
Their Royal Highnesses express special gratitude to EKO SERBIA AD which has been a strategic partner of the Royal Couple in this particular event.