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Crown Princess Katherine at a charity of the International Women’s Club

Belgrade, 05 May 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine participated today at a charity silent cake auction organized by the International Women’s Club, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Belgrade.

International Women’s Club of Belgrade, which is chaired by Mrs. Sarah P. Kirby, the wife of the United States Ambassador to Serbia, hosted a charity auction of cakes called “Take the cake!” at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Belgrade. This event brought together many exhibitors with the aim to support a wide range of socially beneficial activities.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine joined the charity auction, bringing a home-made cake “Reforma” in the shape of a heart, which was chosen as the most beautiful cake at the auction.

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Royal Couple donates car to Topola Health Centre

Belgrade, May 6, 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, accompanied by Mr Vladan Zivulovic, member of the Crown Council, attended today the Holy Liturgy at St. George Church in Oplenac, on the occasion of St. George’s Day, the patron saint’s day of King Peter I’s Foundation. The Holy Liturgy was officiated by His Grace Bishop Jovan with the clergy of Sumadija diocese. After the liturgy, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess delivered a car to the Health Centre "St. George" in Topola, to be used for hemodialysis patients transport.

After Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Prince Katherine, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija and Mr. Dragan Zivanovic, mayor of Topola, handed the car keys to the Director of the Health Centre dr Goran Djordjevic, the visit continued with a tour ofthe this health institution’s building, whichwas endowed by King Peter I.

In a conversation with dr Djordjevic, TheirRoyal Highnesses promised to continue to support their facility and provide other appliances necessary for its better functioning.

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Crown Prince at a Reception for Europe Day at the City Hall of Belgrade

Belgrade, 7 May 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander attended a reception on the occasion of Europe Day hosted by HE Mr Michael Davenport, Head of Delegation of the European Commission in Serbia, today at the City Hall of Belgrade.

Europe Day is an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There are two separate designations of Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU).

The ceremony was attended by HE Mrs Maja Gojkovic, Speaker of the Parliament of Serbia, HE Mrs Kori Udovicki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, HE Mr Zeljko Sertic, Minister of Economy, HE Mrs Snezana Bogosavljevic – Boskovic, Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, Chief of Staff of the Army of Serbia Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic, former President of Serbia Mr Boris Tadic, former Prime minister of Serbia Mr Zoran Zivkovic, president of Serbian renewal movement Mr Vuk Draskovic, Mr Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy & Enlargement, His Excellency Monsignor Stanislav Hocevar, Roman Catholic Metropolitan and Archbishop of Belgrade, Muhamed ef. Jusufspahic, chief Mufti of Serbia and Imam of Belgrade, members of diplomatic corps, and many other distinguished guests.

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Crown Princess Katherine delivers ultrasound machine to Clinical Centre of Serbia gynaecology ward

Belgrade, 08 May 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine together with Mrs Katarina Conrad, PhD, a friend of Their Royal Highnesses, who represents Serbian Diaspora from Houston, TX, delivered today, on a World Ovarian Cancer Day, an ultrasound to the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic in Visegradska Street in Belgrade. The ultrasound machine is for breast examination, biopsy and gynaecological examination. It is worth 30,000 € Euros. It was provided thanks to the humanitarian event organized in Los Angeles by Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, whose Patron is Crown Princess Katherine.

On behalf of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic, the donation was received by Mr Aleksandar Stefanovic, general manager of the clinic, who thanked the Crown Princess for the valuable donation and emergency response, considering that the clinic’s work was hampered over the past few months due to the lack of an ultrasound machine.

Crown Princess Katherine said that her husband Crown Prince Alexander and she put great efforts to make the life of our citizens better, since health care plays a major role in that respect, she and her Humanitarian Foundation base most of their activities on the improvement and advancement of health care facilities throughout the country. “Thanks to our friends from Diaspora who love their homeland and Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization we have succeeded to obtain this urgently needed ultrasound machine," said Crown Princess Katherine.

On May 6 Crown Princess Katherine delivered a car to the Health Centre “Saint George” in Topola for transport of patients to have dialysis and other necessary procedures.

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Royal Couple at the International Red Cross Day celebration in Athens

Athens, 9 May 2015 –Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended last night in Athens the International Red Cross Day celebration, organized by the Red Cross Hellas at Athens Concert Hall. Also present were members of the family Mr and Mrs David Andrews, Mrs Alison Andrews and Mrs Betty Roumeliotis.

During the event His Excellency, President of the Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos was given by the Hellenic Red Cross a Special Honorary Distinction Gold Cross with a Gold Wreath of laurel. HE Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos is the godfather of Their Royal Highnesses son David and grandson Alexander.

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Plaque for Queen Maria unveiled by great-grandson Prince Alexander

Belgrade, 9 May 2015 – His Royal Highness Prince Alexander, son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander and great-grandson of Her Majesty Queen Maria, accompanied by Ms Dunja Kusturica and Mr Dragomir Acovic, Chairman of the Crown Council, and in the company of Mr Stojan Nikolic, president of the Belgrade City Municipality of Palilula, unveiled plaque devoted to HM Queen Maria on a building in Queen Maria Street 2 – 4 today in Belgrade.
HRH Prince Alexander said he was very honoured and happy to be there to unveil a plaque devoted to his great-grandmother, considering that to be a contribution to the revival of Serbian history and preservation of Serbian identity. “Serbia has so much culture and beauty that we have to cherish”, emphasized Prince Alexander.
Reminding the present about the life and humanitarian work of Queen Maria, Mr Acovic stressed that Belgrade luckily still has many buildings and institutions that she had founded, and was their protector and benefactor. “She is remembered as a great person above all. When the city council decided to rename this street after her again following so many years, that was one of the most smoothly passed decisions we can remember. That tells more about her than any story we can tell in her favour”, Mr Acovic says.
Mr Stojan Nikolic President of Palilula Municipality said that this Municipality is trying to build a special spirit of remembering forgotten values, testified by today’s event, as well as the fact that a пrimary school in Ovca bears the name of Queen Maria as of last year.

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Rhetoric Competition by Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation at the White Palace

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The finals of the Rhetoric Competition organized by the Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation, whose Patron is HRH Crown Prince Alexander, was held on Sunday at the White Palace. Before the finals, there were three qualifying events held at the premises of Kingdom of Serbia Association (Vlajkoviceva Str. 4/11, Belgrade), with 40 high school graduates from Belgrade high schools, students of Belgrade University and students from Faculty of Philosophy from Pristina temporarly located in Kosovska Mitrovica.

Ms Sanja Lakic, student of Faculty of Law in Belgrade won a tough contest among 15 finalists, with a speech “Migrations of our people”. Second was Ms Irena Plaovic, from Faculty of Philology in Belgrade with “Sermon about rhetoric”, while third place was won by Mr Marko Sukalo, student of Faculty of Law in Belgrade, with a speech “Let it be what cannot be”.

Members of the Jury were: Mr Matija Beckovic, member of the Serbian Academy of science and arts and member of the Crown Council, Mr Predrag Markovic, writer,journalist and member of the Crown Council, Mr Rados Bajic, actor and director, Dr Dobrivoje Stanojevic, Professor at the Faculty of political science, father Gligorije Markovic from Vozdovac church, Mr Bosko Colak Antic, journalist, Mrs Violeta Jelacic Srbulj, Proffesor of rhetoric, deacon Sava Milin, Mr Nikola Dragutinovic, actor and Mr Ljubisa Jovanovic, a professor.

The finals of the competition was attended by Professor Dr Dragoljub Kavran, member of the Crown Council, Mr Mario Majstorovic,chairman of Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation, Ms Branislava Dragutinovic, Vice chairperson of Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation and Mr Milos Pavkovic, chairman of Belgrade board of Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation that has organized the first completion in rhetoric of biggest Monarchist Association in Serbia.

The Choir of St. King Constantine and Queen Jelena from Vozdovac and Choir of students of Orthodox Cristian Faculty performed a wonderful programme.

The Kingdom of Serbia Assocciation was founded by the group of students of Belgrade University in 2008 under the name of Kings Youth, as non/political and non/profit Association under the auspices of HRH Crown Prince Alexander, with main goal to restore Monarchy in Serbia. Due to a wish of population of people older than 26 to join in meeting their goals, Kings Youth continues to work as part of bigger organization, namely Kingdom of Serbia, since 2010. Kingdom of Serbia Association became biggest Monarchist association in Serbia, with over 18,000 members, and over 70 branches all over Serbia.

More information about work and activities of Kingdom of Serbia Association you can find at www.kraljevinasrbija.com or via their official Facebook page.

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Crown Prince Alexander attends General Mihailovic rehabilitation hearing

Belgrade, May 12 1015 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander attended the judicial rehabilitation of General Dragoljub Mihailovic hearing at the Palace of Justice today.

“The finalization of the process of General Mihiailovic’s legal rehabilitation is essential for national reconciliation. The great tragedy of the civil war, which began during the Second World War and caused much pain, the consequences of which we still feel today. We must do everything to reduce the differences that still exist between us and overcome them for the sake of our common and better future.

Feuding brothers should be reconciled, taught us Saint Sava, the spiritual father of our nation. National reconciliation may rest only on truth, correction of injustice and forgiving. Let us pray for all those who lost their lives on all sides!” – said Crown Prince Alexander.

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Crown Prince Alexander’s statement on General Mihailovic’s judicial rehabilitation

Belgrade, May 14, 2015 – On the occasion of the positive decision of the High Court in Belgrade in the process of General Dragoljub Draza Mihailovic’s rehabilitation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander issues the following statement:

“I welcome this long awaited positive decision from the High Court in Belgrade on the rehabilitation of General Dragoljub Draza Mihailovic. This is a great and positive day for Serbia and our people. One of the greatest injustices in modern Serbian history has been finally rectified. It was not only an injustice to a patriotic man, it was also an injustice against our country and our people. This judgment is of crucial importance for national reconciliation. We must do everything to overcome the differences that still exist between us for the sake of our common and a better future. What I have many times said so far, I say once again today: feuding brothers need to be reconciled, as Saint Sava, the spiritual father of our nation, taught us. National reconciliation can only be based on truth, correcting injustice and forgiveness. We pray for all who have lost their lives on all sides.

I would like to congratulate and thank all the applicants for the rehabilitation of General Mihailovic: Mr. Vojislav Mihailovic, the grandson of General Mihailovic, the Association of the Yugoslav Army in the Fatherland, Serbian Liberal Council, Association of political prisoners and victims of the communist regime, publishing company "Pogledi", Professor Kosta Cavoski, Professor Smilja Avramov and all their legal representatives. My special thanks goes to Professor Oliver Antic, for the brilliant and very impressive closing arguments at the last hearing of the judicial process” – emphasized Crown Prince Alexander in his statement.

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Crown Princess Katherine at the Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia 60th anniversary

Belgrade, 15 May 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine attended today the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Belgrade.

Crown Princess Katherine said: “It is a great pleasure to be with you today and to congratulate you for the sixtieth anniversary of your Society. I am familiar with the hard work and the results that your Society achieved during the previous decades. It is a good example of successful work”. Crown Princess Katherine wished the Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia to carry on with their successful work.

Beside Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine the ceremony was attended by Dr Nada Majkic Sing, Executive Manager of the Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, Professor Mauricio Ferrari, president of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Professor Mauro Penteghini, president of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Prof. Dr. Zorica Vujic, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Prof. Dr. Nebojsa Lalic, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Prof. Dr. Miljko Ristic, director of the Clinical Center of Serbia, Dr. Vesana Jovanovic, director of the Medical Chamber of Serbia, as well as many other distinguished guests from home and abroad.

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Crown Prince Alexander Receives Legion d'Honneur Order Commander Rank

Belgrade, 15 May 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander received the highest French order, Legion d'Honneur Commander Rank, by a Decree of the President of Republic of France HE Mr François Hollande. The Ambassador of France HE Mrs Christine Moro hosted the reception at her residency this evening, and presented Crown Prince Alexander with this high order for his contribution in democratization of Serbian society. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Crown Princess Katherine and their children, Prince Peter, Prince Philip, Prince Alexander and Mrs Alison Andrews.

HE Mrs Christine Moro has emphasized in her address: “Your Royal Highness, President of the French Republic wanted to honour your activities over the years for the benefit of your country, that is so close to heart of French people. Your destiny was to be born far away from your country, in London in 1945, where your father, King Peter II was forced to exile since 1941. I have to mention that tonight, through you personally, we are paying a tribute to long lasting French – Serbian friendship”.

Thanking for this honour, HRH Crown Prince Alexander has said: “I am very touched and grateful for the honour bestowed on me by the Grand Master of the Legion d’Honneur, the President of the French Republic, His Excellency Monsieur Francois Hollande, and for the mediation of Your Excellency as the Ambassador of the Republic of France in Belgrade, on the occasion of awarding me the Commander rank of the Order, whose motto is “Honour and Country”. Indeed, honour and country are the virtues that drive people and nations.

The Order of the Legion of d’Honneur is a part of my family’s history, which we are proud of. My great-grandfather, grandfather and father were Knights Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. They were joined by my grandmother, Queen Maria, who was awarded the Grand Cross. Other members of my family, too, proudly wore the insignia of this institution on their chests, as well as many of my countrymen, soldiers and politicians, artists and scientists. In the two wars the Legion of d’Honneur was one of the pledges of our alliance and our joint fight for civilization! Belgrade, our capital, is one of the few world cities that holds the Order. It is an honourable tradition, and it is with great personal satisfaction that I say - this tradition has not disappeared!” emphasized the Crown Prince.

The ceremony at the French embassy was attended by HE Mrs Maja Gojkovic, Speaker of the Parliament of Serbia, His Grace Bishop Arsenije of Toplica, Prof. Dr Oliver Antic, special advisor to the president of Serbia, HE Archbishop Orlando Antonini, Apostolic Nuncio, members of the advisory boards of the Crown, representatives of the Army of Serbia, members of diplomatic corps, and many other distinguished guests.

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Huge interest in the exhibition “Witnesses of the Epoch and freedom fighters” at the Royal Compound

Belgrade, 16 May 2015 – The Royal Compound in Dedinje took part this year once again in the “Museum nights”, presenting an exclusive exhibition “Witnesses of the Epoch and freedom fighters”. Huge queues were formed in front of the gate at Baje Pivljanina Street one hour before opening which indicated great interest for this exhibition. Organizers and guides were not surprised because every year the Royal Compound is among the most visited spots at the “Museum nights”.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine have visited the exhibition during the night, talked with visitors and made several photos with them. Several thousand visitors had a chance to view photographs about the life at the Royal Palace before and after the World War II. Photographs of King Alexander I, King Peter II, Tito, Milosevic, but also of HRH Crown Prince Alexander are displayed at the exact spots they were taken.

Beside this interesting exhibition, visitors had an opportunity to learn more about life and work of General Dragoljub Mihailovic through a very interesting exhibition “General Mihailovic – first freedom fighter in occupied Europe”. Author of both exhibitions was Mr Dusan Babac, member of the Privy Council.

We thank all the visitors for their trust, and we are very happy that the Royal Compound in Dedinje is attracting so many visitors year after year.

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The Crown Prince hosted dinner in honor of His Holiness Serbian Patriarch and the members of the Holy Assembly of Bishops

Belgrade, 19 May 2015 - On the occasion of the regular spring session of the Holy Assembly of the Serbian Orthodox Church, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander hosted a dinner at the White Palace in honor of His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej and the Metropolitans and Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church.







In his welcoming speech to the Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Crown Prince Alexander thanked for the constant support that Serbian Orthodox Church provides to our people and to the Royal Family and said:

“This has become a traditional event that should be cherished because it gives an example of unity and cooperation for the common good. The Church and the Crown are the two institutions in our country that bring stability. I know that significant decisions are ahead of you, and I believe that the Holy Spirit will inspire your work this time, too, because when the shepherds know what they do, the flock is safe. May God bless our people and our country” – said Crown Prince Alexander.

In addition to the members of the Holy Assembly His Holiness, Patriarch of Serbia Irinej, His Eminence Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littorals Amfilohije, Their Graces Bishop Lavrentije of Sabac, Bishop Dositej of Scandinavia and Great Britain, Bishop Lukijan of Osijecko polje and Baranja, Bishop Justin of Zica, Bishop Pahomije of Vranje, Bishop Jovan of Sumadija, Bishop Fotije of Dalmatia, Bishop Atanasije of Bihac and Petrovac, Bishop Teodosije of Ras and Prizren, Bishop Irinej of Australia and New Zealand, Bishop Andrej of Austria and Switzerland, Bishop Ilarion of Timok, Vicar Bishop Arsenije of Toplica, Bishop Marko of Bregalnica and Vicar Bishop david of Stobi, the dinner was also attended by Professor Dr. Oliver Antic, Special Adviser to the President of Serbia, as well as the distinguished members of the Advisory bodies of the Crown – Mr. Dragomir Acović, Chairman of the Crown Council, academician Matija Beckovic, Professor Kosta Cavoski, Professor Dragoljub Kavran, Professor Slobodan Markovic, academician Dusan Kovacevic, Mr. Djordje Djurisic, and Mr Darko Spasic

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Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attend Belgrade “Spasovdan” procession

Belgrade, 21 May 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended today, on the Ascension of Our Lord Day – Spasovdan, the City of Belgrade’s Slava, a Liturgy at the Church of the Ascension, and the traditional Spasovdan Procession through the streets of Belgrade.

The Divine Liturgy at the Church of Ascension was officiated by His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia with the His Eminence Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littorals Amfilohije, Their Graces Bishops Dositej of Scandinavia and Great Britain, Atanasije of Bihac and Petrovac, Teodosije of Ras and Prizren, Grigorije of Zahumlje and Herzegovina, Irinej of Australia and New Zealand, David of Krusevac, Andrej of Austria and Switzerland, Joakim of Polog and Kumanovo, Marko of Bregalnica and the clergy of the Belgrade-Karlovac Diocese.

The ceremonial marking of Spasovdan was attended by the City of Belgrade officials, Mayor Mr Sinisa Mali, Mr Nikola Nikodijevic, president of the City Assembly, City Manager Mr Goran Vesic, Dr Radeta Milojevic, director of the Bureau for cooperation with Religious communities, Mr Andrija Mladenovic, as well as by many citizens.

The procession through Belgrade started at the Church of Ascension in Gepratova Street, then went to Kneza Milosa Street, Kralja Milana Street, followed by the first prayer for the wellbeing of the citizens of Belgrade near the Terazije Fountain. The procession then continued to Knez Mihailova Street and King Peter’s Street, to the Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel, where the second prayer for peace and progress was said. After that, the procession went to Kneza Sime Markovica Street, and ended in front of the Church of Ascension where a church service was held in memory of all fallen heroes of Belgrade.