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Crown Prince Alexander’s Christmas greetings to believers who celebrate Christmas according to Gregorian calendar

Belgrade, 23 December 2014 – On behalf of his family and himself His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander warmly congratulates the feast of Christ's birth to all the citizens of Serbia and people around the world who are celebrating it according to the Gregorian calendar.

“In times of temptation, suffering and atonement, Christmas brings a promise of peace and harmony. In moments of success and victory celebrations, Christmas reminds us not to get carried away and that pure heart with which we came into the world must not be tarnished by malevolence, violence and transgressions towards the Creator.

To all of you who celebrate Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar, I wish you to spend this great holiday in good health and good mood, surrounded by your loved ones, and to share the joy and festive mood generously with your friends and neighbours. I warmly congratulate you this holiday of hope and symbol of joy of life”- said Crown Prince Alexander.

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STATEMENT OF THE ROYAL PALACE OF EVENT TIJANA OGNJANOVIĆ


With regard to the articles that have been recently reported in some newspapers about the case Tijana Ognjanović, the Royal Court declares that Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine was not involved in fundraising, account opening, deposits and withdrawals from any account.

It is absolutely baseless and unacceptable phenomenon that certain mass media misuse the name of Her Royal Highness Princess Katarina in an attempt to insinuations without any basis increase their circulation.

26/12/2014 Royal Palace Belgrade

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Crown Prince Alexander Christmas message to citizens of Serbia and Republic of Srpska

Belgrade, 5 January 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander extended his greetings to citizens of Serbia and Republic of Srpska who celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar.

“Dear Citizens of Serbia and Republic of Srpska, it is great pleasure to my family and I to wish you Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. We should be optimistic in a new 2015, we have to all work together for our country, for every person and for the future of our children. Nothing is more important than that. My family and I wish you and your families good and prosperous New Year. Merry Christmas! Christ is born!”

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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.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess celebrate Christmas Eve at the Royal Palace

Belgrade, 6 January 2015 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine celebrated Christmas Eve this evening at the Royal Palace in Dedinje.

In the morning His Royal Highness went to the woods and traditionally cut the Yule log and brought it to the Royal Palace.

The traditional burning of the Yule log took place in front of the Royal Palace and was blessed by Father Gaja Gajic, representative of St. Sava Temple and Father Panayotis Kartasios, representative of the Greek Orthodox Church in Serbia.

Beside the members of the Royal Family there were also present members of the Gendarmerie, employees of The Royal Palace, as well as representatives of the media. The burning of the Yule log was followed by a traditional reception for all present at the Royal Palace.

Crown Prince Alexander once again called citizens of Serbia and Republic of Srpska to be optimistic in 2015, and that we all together work for the benefit of our country, of each individual and for the better future of our children, because nothing could be more important than that.

Their Royal Highnesses will attend the Christmas Liturgy on Christmas, Wednesday, January 7, on 9 am at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Belgrade that will be officiated by His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia, and afterwards Princess Katherine will visit children hospitals in Belgrade and present gifts to children who are there wish them all a Merry Christmas.

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Princess Katherine’s Humanitarian activities on the Christmas Eve day

Belgrade, 6 January 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine traditionally visited orphanages in Belgrade on Christmas Eve Day, and gave Christmas presents to children. Crown Princess Katherine visited the orphanages “Drinka Pavlovic“, „Mosa Pijade“ and „Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj“. Her Royal Highness was accompanied by Mrs Kathy Fanslow, President of Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization, with whose grace and generosity presents for children were gatheredand her daughter Miss Tracy Armstrong. Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organisation’s patron is HRH Crown Princess Katherine.

“This is the happiest time of the year for me, because I am privileged to be with these children and bring smile to their face. I hope that the presents will warm them and give them hope in these cold winter days. Ms Fanslow is our greatest joy every year for Christmas and I am grateful for all the hard work she is doing to help our people”, said Crown Princess Katherine.

The humanitarian aid was collected thanks to the Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization under the patronage of Crown Princess Katherine, which provided around 150 packages filled with towels, wardrobe, footwear, school backpacks and accessories, pillows, blankets, personal hygiene products.

Children and staff at these orphanages greeted their distinguished guests with great warmth and joy, and warmly thanked them for the wonderful presents.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Christmas Liturgy in Cathedral Church

Belgrade, 7 January 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended this morning the Holy Liturgy, which was officiated by His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej and the Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, in the Cathedral Church in Belgrade.

In his Christmas congratulations Crown Prince Alexander said: “To all who look for the star of Bethlehem and find it in the eye of a child, to all who have the good will and who open their hearts to the voice of love and mercy, to all who live and work celebrating the work of the Creator, to all Orthodox Christians, all Serbs and all the people of God, we send our warmest congratulations on the occasion of Christmas. Peace on Earth – Christ is born!”

Upon completion of the sacred liturgy the Royal Couple attended the ceremonial reception on the occasion of Christmas in the Serbian Patriarchate, hosted by His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej.

During the day Crown Princess Katherine visited children's hospitals in Belgrade with 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, where they presented Christmas gifts and toys to children who spend Christmas in hospitals. Visiting children's hospitals on Christmas Day is a tradition that the Crown Princess has cherished for the past fourteen years.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Hereditary Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander once again congratulate Christmas to all citizens of Serbia and the Republic of Srpska with the traditional greeting: “Peace on Earth - Christ is born!”.

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Princess Katherine’s humanitarian activities on Christmas Day

Belgrade, 7 January 2015 - Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine traditionally visited children’s hospitals in Belgrade on Christmas Day, and gave Christmas presents to the children. Crown Princess Katherine visited University Children’s Hospital Tirsova and Institute for Mother and Child. Her Royal Highness was accompanied by Mrs Kathy Fanslow, President of Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization,along with her daughter Miss Tracy Armstrong they brought presents for the children that were gathered by Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organisation whose patron is HRH Crown Princess Katherine.



“This is the happiest time of the year for me, because I am privileged to be with these children and to bring smiles to their face. I hope that the presents will warm them and give them hope during these cold winter days. Mrs Fanslow is our greatest of joy every year for Christmas and I am grateful for all the hard work she is doing to help our people”, said Crown Princess Katherine.



The humanitarian aid was collected thanks to the Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization under the patronage of Crown Princess Katherine.


Children and staff at these hospitals greeted their distinguished guests with great warmth and joy, and warmly thanked them for the wonderful presents.

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Crown Prince congratulates Citizens of Republic of Srpska for Republic day

Belgrade, January 8, 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander congratulated His Excellency Mr Milorad Dodik, the President of the Republic of Srpska and all the citizens of Srpska for Republic Day and Holy Archdeacon Stefan Slava.

“I congratulate you for Republic Day and your Patron Saint Day. I wish progress for the Republic of Srpska, and to all its citizens to live in peace, harmony and prosperity. Each of us needs to contribute in order to multiply the cultural, economic and other ties between the Serbian people on both sides of the Drina”- emphasized the Crown Prince in his letter of congratulations.

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Prince Philip and Prince Alexander celebrate their 33nd birthday

Belgrade, 14 January 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philip and Prince Alexander celebrate their 33nd birthday on Thursday, 15 January 2014.

They will celebrate their birthday in the company of their parents and their close friends.

Their Royal Highnesses warmly thank everyone for the nice birthday wishes.

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Princess Katherine donates valuable aid to University Children’s Hospital in Belgrade

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine donated the valuable aid to the University Children’s Hospital in Tiršova Street. Special respirator for children and babies, as well as 30 PCs are part of the Crown Princess’ donation to this institution.

Crown Princess Katherine donated a special respirator for children and babies worth over 30,000 euros, which has been provided thanks to the Lifeline Humanitarian Organizations Toronto and New York which are under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine. In addition to the special respirator, Crown Princess Katherine also donated 30 PCs that have been provided thanks to the Lifeline Humanitarian Organization Chicago Office, which is also under the patronage of Crown Princess Katherine.

“I am very proud of the Lifeline Humanitarian Organization Offices in Toronto and Chicago, thanks to whom we are able to bring this valuable aid to the University Children’s Hospital. These valuable donations are part of the continuing assistance that my Foundation and I provide for this Hospital, and I am happy that our dedicated work is giving such good results. We will continue to assist health institutions in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska as we have done so far, because our people deserve care and treatment at the highest standards and our doctors deserve the best conditions for their work”- said Crown Princess Katherine.

On behalf of the Hospital’s staff and patients, the Director, Professor Zoran Radojicic, thanked Crown Princess Catherine for the help.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess traditionally invited to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington

Belgrade, January 22, 2015 - Members of the United States Congress have traditionally invited Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine to attend the sixty-third annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington Thursday, 5 February 2015.

The traditional National Prayer Breakfastis attended by the President of the United States of America HE Mr. Barak Obama and other members of the national leadership of the executive, judicial and legislative branches of the United States.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine have attended the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington many times.

The National Prayer Breakfast is an event that is held every first Thursday in February every year in Washington. The initiator of this event was Abraham Vereide a Methodist of Norwegian origin. The event was first organized in 1953, and since the 1980s, it has been taking place in Washington Hilton’s International Ballroom.

Among the guests from all 50 US states, the breakfast is going to be attended by guests from 140 countries from around the world, including Serbia.

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Kingdom of Serbia Association marks its fifth anniversary

Belgrade, January 24, 2015 - The Kingdom of Serbia Association, which is under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander marked its fifth anniversary tonight. The reception at Vlajkoviceva 4, the Association’s new premises, was attended, beside Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, by the members of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown, church dignitaries, representatives of the diplomatic corps, as well as a large number of the representatives of cultural and public life in Serbia.

The official program was opened by the original version of the anthem “God of Justice”, sung by Mr. Alexander Pantelic, opera singer of the National Theatre in Belgrade, and then a film was shown on the activities and work of the Kingdom of Serbia Association during the past five years. Within the formal part of the program the guests were addressed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander, who is the patron of this monarchical association, Mr. Dragomir Acovic, Chairperson of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown and Mr. Mario Majstorovic, the president of the Kingdom of Serbia Association.

In his address to members of the Association Crown Prince Alexander wished them to remain united and to persevere in their efforts to launch and promote the idea of monarchy in Serbia. “Let me take this opportunity to invite all people interested in the idea of monarchy, to join the Kingdom of Serbia Association and help its further activities” – said the Crown Prince.

The president of the Kingdom of Serbia Association, Mr. Mario Majstorovic, said that the members of this association have not even dreamed that a small group of students can make the future of living in the Kingdom of Serbia more certain, but they believed and still believe in their goals and their time to come. “Our path has proven to be very difficult, with many obstacles, but what we have learned is to use the bypasses. Fully confident in the correctness of our beliefs, using a modern approach and way of working, we continue forward no matter what stands before us” – said Majstorovic.

The Kingdom of Serbia Association is the largest monarchist association in Serbia, with over 18,000 members distributed in over 70 committees all over the country. The Association was founded by a group of Belgrade University students in 2008 under the name of the King’s Youth, as a non-partisan, non-profit organisation, under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Alexander, with the primary objective of restoring monarchy in Serbia. This group of young people, convinced that monarchy reestablishment can help Serbia, managed to by their activities to motivate both younger and adult citizens to join them.

It was because of the desire of many people over the age of 26 to engage in the workfor the restoration of monarchy, that since January 2010 the King’s Youth has continued to act as the offspring of a larger organization – the Kingdom of Serbia Association. Since its foundation, this Association has become the largest monarchist associations in Serbia with increasing number of members. More about the activities of the Association can be found at: www.kraljevinasrbija.com

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Activities Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine at Savindan

Belgrade, 26 January 2015 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine traditionally will at Savindan, 27 January 2015 visit several schools where the students and teachers to mark this great and important holiday.