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Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine activities on St. Sava Day

Belgrade, 27 January 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine marked Saint Sava Day by attending a number of events dedicated to the father of Serbian spirituality and the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Prince Rastko Nemanjic - Saint Sava.

On this Day when the Serbian Orthodox Church and people honour the memory of Saint Sava, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander and his family extend their greetings reminding that the spirit and work of Saint Sava should bring us together, unite and ennoble us all in our deeds for the benefit of all the people and in the glory of our Lord.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended a celebration at the “Stefan Decanski” school for children with hearing problems and Primary School “Dusan Dugalic“, the first specialised school for mentally challenged children in Serbia. HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation delivered a donation of school material and confectionary to the pupils.

In the evening, Their Royal Highnesses will attend, along with many other distinguished guests, the traditional Saint Sava Academy at the National Theatre in Belgrade.

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Hereditary Prince Peter’s 35th Birthday

His Royal Highness Hereditary Prince Peter will celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday tomorrow, 5 February.

His Royal Highness will be joined by a group of friends for his birthday.

Hereditary Prince Peter was born 5 February 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the eldest son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HIRH Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans and Bragança. Prince Peter is the grandson of HM King Peter II and HM Queen Alexandra. His Godfather is HRH Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, son of HRH Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia.

Prince Peter lived in Chicago until the end of 1981, when he moved with his parents to Virginia. In 1983, he first attended morning pre-school in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, following this he went to day school. In 1988 at the age of eight, he attended one of London’s top preparatory day schools.

Prince Peter graduated from The King’s School Canterbury in England having obtained three “A” level’s in Art, Spanish and French, and ten GCSE’s (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Prince Peter completed in London an art foundation course at Camberwell College of Arts (London Institute). He also completed a series of design and illustration programmes on the European continent mainly in Barcelona and Seville. After spending a year at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on the East Coast of the United States, he started working in the field of graphic design and art direction in London and New York, working with many international clients and brands. His passions include collaborating with other creatives outside of his direct area of expertise to achieve new and exciting visual concepts and ideas in a variety of media.

Hereditary Prince Peter is very much interested in national history of his nation, and has been involved with great love in activities of Foundation for Education of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine Humanitarian Foundation. During disastrous floods that struck Serbia last year, Hereditary Prince Peter was very active and joined his parents Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine in bringing aid to people who suffered the most. .

His Royal Highness thanks everyone who so kindly sent birthday congratulations.

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Their Royal Highnesses again attend National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC

Belgrade, 5 February 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended today the 63rd Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, with the President of the United States and other national leaders in the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches of the United States government. Their Royal Highnesses were invited by the Members of the Congress of the United States of America.

Their Royal Highnesses made friends and spoke with many leaders and people from all over the world and the United States, senators and congress people.

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Interview of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander for the Serbian Institute in Washington, DC, shortly after the end of this year's National Prayer Breakfast, February 5, 2015.

The Crown Prince: “If we want to maintain young people not to leave Serbia we have to have investors”

Your Highness, you have attended these events many times in the past. What is the significance of the National Prayer Breakfast?

It’s a wonderful opportunity that was started under President Eisenhower, more than 60 years ago, and it gathers every state of the United States, and this time over 130 countries. And for breakfast this morning, we are close to 4,000 people. Everybody gets together and it’s based on the principles of Jesus, who brings everybody together, but there’s respect of all religions. It’s absolutely amazing to see so many different people from different walks of life.

What does your participation today means for Serbia? Your actual presence here at the Prayer Breakfast?

It means a lot. I think one should stress the opportunity to meet people. I just came, this time, from a lunch with the South East European representatives. And you have a whole lot from our region, the Balkans, as you might say. These are former Prime Ministers, MPs, everything you can imagine. And everybody gets on very well, they are friendly, they hug each other, they want to talk more, and they have their Prayer Breakfasts in each capital. We have one in Belgrade, there’s one in Tirana, there’s one in Podgorica, there’s all sorts of things. And to see this friendship and exchange of interest, is so positive. So, in this hotel, every year, there is much more understanding between our peoples, of our region and beyond, with all the other peoples of the world. And the horrors that have happened just a few days ago are very apparent and everybody’s feeling very strong about it. President Obama even spoke about it today, so for everybody to hear this, 130 nationalities to hear this, brings people closer on this very small planet that we live.

What are the topics most discussed at the Prayer meeting among the international delegates and what is the importance of it?

The topics are multi-ones. For example, development, education… Education was one of the big ones. How to maintain people not to leave a country. And creating jobs came then. So, if you want to keep the young people and we certainly have a big problem in Serbia, of close to 20,000 people who receive their diplomas leaving the country. You have to have investors. So, that was discussed, too. And also visitation of people from other countries. Many people here would like to come and visit us, because they made friends and we’re lucky to have a place where they can meet. And we’ve done that before, bringing a few Congressmen, a few leaders, a few members of Parliament and others. So, you have this networking, I think the big word is network.

What are the next events that you plan to attend during your current US visit?

It’s a very good question. My wife with her Foundation, humanitarian Foundation called Lifeline has organized, with her wonderful people, four events in the United States. First one is in Saint Petersburg, and the second one is in Miami. That’s on the East Coast, and then we’re going to go to the West Coast, where we have an event in Los Angeles, and in San Marcos, just south. And the purpose of these events is to help the serious situation that our people find themselves in. For example, we have outbreaks of cancer, we have lacks of equipment, we need specialized medicine. Another very important point is to bring people over to the United States for training. To bring them up to date with the latest technology. And my wife through her connections has organized this in Houston, Texas, in New York and other places. So, this is major point of our trip, after this Washington visitation.

Thank you very much, Your Highness.

Thank you, it’s a great pleasure.

Take a look at the video of the interview: http://goo.gl/eXQOSh

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Crown Prince Alexander congratulates Statehood Day to citizens of Serbia

Belgrade, 13 February 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Aleksandar extends congratulations to Serbian citizens on the occasion of the upcoming Statehood Day.

“Dear Citizens of Serbia,

There are few days that give us such reliable hope as our holiday Sretenje. The day that reminds us that both nature and people bring every cold period to an end. It gave strength to my ancestor Karadjordje and the insurgents, it gives perseverance to us Karadjordjevics and to our nation.

Serbia is fortunate that the two events, which both externally and internally formed it as a state, are historically matched by the date. The Uprising of 1804, which began the territorial foundation of modern Serbia, i.e. in relation to others; and the adoption of the Sretenje Constitution in 1835 by the people’s representatives.

We, dear citizens, today celebrate the freedom and independence of our country and we celebrate the fact that it is a country that we strive to govern under the highest civil laws and to improve all the time democratic principles, human rights and the respect for all religions and race. That is why my family and I, along with you, experience Sretenje as a day when we celebrate the past and prepare for the future of our Serbia"- said Crown Prince Alexander in his congratulatory message.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess at charity dinner in St Petersburg Florida

St Petersburg, 15 February 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attended a charity event held in St Petersburg, Florida last night in aid of children without parental care in Republic of Srpska. This charity dinner was organized by Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, which is under the patronage of Crown Princess Katherine.

In addition to Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, the charity dinner was also attended by His Grace Bishop Mitrofan of Eastern America, Mr Obrad Kesic, the Head of the Office of Republic of Srpska in Washington, as well as by a large number of the prominent people from the United States, with almost 300 attendees.

Before the beginning of the charity dinner, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess, together with their guests, attended a church service at Saint Sava Church officiated by Bishop Mitrofan. The Royal Couple thanked Father Stefan Zaremba and his wife Svetlana, who greatly contributed to the organization of the charity event last night. Priests’ f. Dragan Zaric and f. Ljubisa Brnjos were also among guests.

Crown Prince Alexander thanked all people of good will who have been supporting the charitable activities of Crown Princess Katherine and her Foundation for more than two decades, emphasizing that he is proud of the fact that for decades the Crown has been a symbol of gathering of our compatriots in the Diaspora, expressing confidence that it will be so in the future. “Everyone has only one homeland. Please do not forget that and tell your descendants to love the land of their ancestors and to be with their country and its people in good times and in bad times” – said the Crown Prince.

Expressing gratitude to Mrs Daniela and Mr Jugo Bosnjak Celikovic and Lifeline Humanitarian Organization New York for organizing the charity dinner, HRH Princess Katherine addressed guests: “I am very proud of the work of my humanitarian foundations, but also of all our people in the Diaspora who have been helping their compatriots in the homeland. Tonight we have gathered to raise funds to help the Home for orphans “Rada Vranjesevic” in Banja Luka, sending a clear message to our people in the Republic of Srpska that the Drina is just a river and that solidarity and humaneness know no borders” – said Crown Princess Katherine.

During the evening a “silent auction” was organized at which all present could buy the most diverse items such as posters signed by Novak Djokovic, NBA players’ shirts and sneakers, rare Serbian rakija, many books, paintings… a rich cultural and artistic program was prepared, during which the guests were able to enjoy performances by the choir, opera singer Jovana Zaremba, folk ensemble “Serbian pearls”, Velja Zivkovic and Bora Drljaca. The Annual film of HRH Crown Princess Katherine’s humanitarian activities has been shown.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine are organizing a charity reception tonight in Miami, where the Mayor of Miami Mr Thomas Regalado will hand give them the symbolic key to the city, and two more charity receptions in California on February 20 in Los Angeles and on February 21 in San Marcos.

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Crown Prince Alexander’s envoys lay wreaths in Orasac and Oplenac on Serbia’s Statehood Day

Belgrade, 15 February 2015 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander’s envoys Mr Predrag Markovic and Mr Vladan Zivulovic, members of the Crown Council, lay wreaths in Orasac and Oplenac today, on Serbia’s Statehood Day. HE Mrs Maja Gojkovic, Speaker of the Parliament, and Mr Bojan Radovic, Mayor of Arandjelovac also laid wreaths. His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija officiated Liturgy and Memorial service in Church in Orasac and St. George Church in Oplenac.

Mr Predrag Markovic read a letter of HRH Crown Prince Alexander who emphasized in his address to the citizens of Serbia: “There are few days that give us such reliable hope as our holiday Sretenje. The day that reminds us that both nature and people bring every cold period to an end. It gave strength to my ancestor Karadjordje and the insurgents, it gives perseverance to us Karadjordjevics and to our nation.

Serbia is fortunate that the two events, which both externally and internally formed it as a state, are historically matched by the date. The Uprising of 1804, which began the territorial foundation of modern Serbia, i.e. in relation to others; and the adoption of the Sretenje Constitution in 1835 by the people’s representatives.

We, dear citizens, today celebrate the freedom and independence of our country and we celebrate the fact that it is a country that we strive to govern under the highest civil laws and to improve all the time democratic principles, human rights and the respect for all religions and race. That is why my family and I, along with you, experience Sretenje as a day when we celebrate the past and prepare for the future of our Serbia.”

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and crown Princess Katherine are visiting the United States of America where they will host four very important humanitarian events in aid of most vulnerable citizens of Serbia and Republic of Srpska.

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Crown Prince receives keys to the City of Miami, Florida at humanitarian dinner

Miami, Florida, 16 February 2015 – The Mayor of Miami Mr. Tomás P. Regalado the symbolic keys to the city to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander at a humanitarian dinner in this city last evening. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess Katherine attended this humanitarian dinner organised by Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization in aid of children with special needs and the victims of the floods in Serbia.

Expressing his gratitude for the honour he received, the Crown Prince thanked the City Council for their hospitality and their assistance in the efforts of the Royal Family to help their country, and especially those mostly in need at this moment. “The person is as rich as he or she is rich in friends. Friends of my family are friends of my homeland, as well. And Serbia is a rich country because of that. Thank you for all your help and support you give to my country and my people”, emphasized the Crown Prince.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine thanked the guests for supporting her humanitarian activities for years, and for helping people in the homeland. “Serbia is a country rich in good people, rich in natural beauty, rich in good friends all over the world, but also a country that faced many difficulties throughout its history. Our people face the consequences of these difficulties even today. The catastrophic floods last year made already difficult situation even harder. Thank you very much for not forgetting your country and your people even when you are miles away from them. I wish it will stay like that in the future”, emphasized Crown Princess Katherine.

A “Silent auction” was held during the evening, and Miami school arts and dancing ensemble performed an interesting program.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine will attend humanitarian events in Los Angeles, California on February 20 and San Marcos, California on February 21.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess host Lifeline Humanitarian Organization charity dinner in Beverley Hills, California

Los Angeles, February 21, 2015, – Lifeline Humanitarian Organization New York, which is under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine, organized a charity dinner at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California last night, in aid of the neonatal intensive care units in Serbia.

Their Royal Highnesses were delighted that Lord Frederick Windsor (son of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Michael and Princess Marie Christine of Kent, (first cousins of HM Queen Elizabeth II) came to the event.

During the charity an award was given to Mr Milan Panic, by his son in law Dr Harvey Karp, for his philanthropic contributions supporting various universities, research programs, museums, political causes and charities as well as international relief organizations all over the world.

The charity dinner was co-chaired by Mrs Nina Monte-Karp, famous Californian activist for health and environment protection. Mrs Nina Monte-Karp came with her husband Dr Harvey Karp, world-renowned paediatrician; Ms Marina Schwabic, co-chair of the event is an Executive Director of Tesla Science Foundation.

Mr Nick Vujicic and his family, the famous motivational speaker of Serbian origin delivered a very moving speech that praised Their Royal Highnesses for their humanitarian work and devotion to the Serbian people. Mr Nick Vujicic got a standing ovation.

Mrs Lolita Davidovich, American actress of Serbian origin was the MC; Ms Goryana Zekich gave a spectacular Piano Performance. Ms Marija Serifovic sang, she was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2007; Ms Maria Karan Serbian actress who was a guest in the Royal Palace in Belgrade with her wedding party that came from Los Angeles that included the famous actor Ralph Fiennes. Many renowned representatives of the Serbian Diaspora also came to the event.

Lifeline New York is a non-profit 501©(3) humanitarian organization. Donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law. Our work is made possible through donations from people like you who care about other people. Our tax identification number is 20-8695829.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess at charity event in San Marcos, California

Belgrade, 22 February 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine were the guests of honour at the charity dinner at the church of St. Petka in San Marcos, California on Saturday. The event was organized by the Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, which operates under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine, and among the distinguished guests were the Mayor of San Marcos Mr Jim Desmond with his wife, who awarded an honorary plaque of the city to Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine. All the proceeds of the charity event will be used to help children with special needs and to equip units for prenatal care in Serbia.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander warmly thanked Mayor Desmond, all people of good will, the members of our diaspora and their American friends, for their humaneness and readiness to help our people. “Although Serbia and the Serbian people are on the road to recovery, aid is still very much needed by many. It is our duty and privilege to help everybody, as much as we possibly can, and especially children with disabilities and prenatal care units. For me and my family there is no more important duty, but there is also nothing more rewarding than being able to fulfil this duty. I am very glad that tonight I can share this reward with you, and I am very grateful to you for that. Thank you for continuing to help Serbia and all who are in need!" – said the Crown Prince.

HRH Princess Katherine in her speech thanked Mrs Daniela Bosnjak Celikovic from Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization for superbly organized event and emphasized: “We will use the funds raised today to help the children with special needs and prenatal care in Serbia. They are among the most vulnerable population in our country. Your selfless assistance will alleviate their suffering, but also give them hope that they are not forgotten and left alone. Thank you for your help Serbia and our people in need!”

The artistic part of the program included performances by folk dancers and choir, as well as a group of musicians from California. Also shown was the annual film about Crown Princess Katherine’s humanitarian activities.

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Kingdom of Serbia Association celebrates their Patron Saint Day at the White Palace

Belgrade, 22 February 2015 – Kingdom of Serbia, Monarchist Association whose patron is His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander celebrated their Patron Saint Day St. Simeon the Myrrh-Flowing at the White Palace this evening. The reception was attended by prominent members of Kingdom of Serbia Association, members of the Advisory Bodies to the Crown, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of different religions, local authorities, cultural and public life of Serbia. His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia cut the Slava cake in the morning with Mr Mario Majstorovic, the Chairman of the Association, after s Holy Liturgy at the St. Simeon the Myrrh-Flowing Chapel in the Serbian Patriarchy.

The official program has started by original version of the National anthem performed by the “Ostrog” Chorus from Novi Banovci. In the memory of Mr Ivan Velickovic, tragically deceased member of Kingdom of Serbia and chairman of the branch in Veliko Gradiste, a film about his life was presented.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine were not able to attend because of several humanitarian events that have been held under their auspices in the United States of America, where funds were raised for hospitals in Serbia and Republic of Srpska. Crown Prince Alexander sent a letter that was read during the reception by Mr Predrag Markovic, member of the Crown Council:

“The Patron Saint’s Day you celebrate today has been multiply happily chosen. But above all, it is a symbol of the trust between a father and a son, between two generations. It is a symbol of traditional openness to the new power of faith. Saint Simeon, as our Church reminds, was ‘a great ruler of the Serbian people, unifier of the Serbian lands, creator of the independent Serbian state’, but also the father ‘who followed the example of his son Sava’. That is why this Patron Saint’s Day is both a holiday and the doctrine for the Kingdom of Serbia Association. Constitutional parliamentary monarchy in Serbia can only be established if we strictly follow and respect the best of our tradition, the doctrine of our parents, but also if we remain willing to learn from our children. Therefore, as the patron of the association, I have to constantly remind you that for us, the goal and the way to reach it are equally important. Politeness, patience, respect for others, knowledge, perseverance, faith.”

As the host of the reception, Mr Mario Majstorovic, Chairman of the Kingdom of Serbia Association welcomed the guests and said: “The Day we mark today is a Day of our divine protector St. Simeon the Myrrh-Flowing, and we mark this day in the house of his descendent Crown Prince Alexander, patron of our organization. Today we can look each other in the eyes and proudly say that we are better today than we were in the past. Absolutely confident in the power and truth of what we believe in, using modern ways in what we have been doing, we have made the Kingdom of Serbia Association the biggest Monarchist Association in our country, and the biggest non-governmental organization (NGO) with over 80 branches across the country and in the Diaspora, recognized by all institutions and other organizations”, said Majstorovic.

Deacon Nenad ilic presented a program titled “Father”. This project is about making a movie about lives of Stefan Nemanja and Rastko Nemanjic (St. Simeon and St. Sava). Dancing ensemble “Masuka” from Velika Plana performed King’s kolo and several other fantastic dances.

You can learn more about activities and then work of Kingdom of Serbia Association by visiting this link www.kraljevinasrbija.com

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess humanitarian mission in the United States in aid of hospitals and children in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska

Belgrade, 25 February 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine organized four charity events in the United States during the last 10 days, thanks to Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, which is under the patronage of Crown Princess Katherine. The charity dinners were organized with the aim to raise funds for equipping prenatal care units, to help children with disabilities and children without parental care, as well as to help flood victims in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska. The charity dinners were organized in St. Petersburg, Florida; Miami, Florida; Beverly Hills and San Marcos, California.

The charity dinner in St. Petersburg, Florida was attended by over 300 guests, including His Grace Bishop Mitrofan of Eastern America and Mr. Obrad Kesic, the Head of the Republic of Srpska Office in Washington. The funds raised that evening are intended to help children without parental care in the Republic of Srpska.

At the charity dinner in Miami, where the funds were raised to help childrenwith special needs and flood victims in Serbia, the mayor of Miami, Mr.Thomas P. Regalado, handed over the keys to the city of Miami to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander. The charity dinner was attended by a large number of the Serbs and their American friends who are following the humanitarian activities of the Royal Couple in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska with great attention, always ready to assist their efforts to constantly help their people and their country.

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were also the hosts of the charity dinner in Beverly Hills, California, where they raised funds to help neonatal care units in Serbia. The charity dinner was attended by a large number of American friends of the Royal Family as well as a number of our compatriots including Marija Serifovic, singer, Marija Karan, actress, Lolita Davidovich, actress of Serbian origin and Milan Panic, former Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The event was especially honored by the presence of Lord Frederick Windsor (the son of TRH Prince Michael and Princess Marie Christine of Kent, a close relative of HM Queen Elizabeth) and Mr. Nick Vujicic, a world renowned motivational speaker.

At the charity dinner in San Marcos, California, the mayor of this city, Mr. Jim Desmond, presented the keys of city and commendation plaque to Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine. During the dinner funds were raised to help children with special needs and equip the prenatal care units in Serbia. During their stay in San Marcos the Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited the Saint Katherine College where they met its founder and president Dr. Frank Papantheofanis, who introduced them to the work of this institution and its students. The Royal Couple is convinced that this visit will give birth to good cooperation between the College and the Crown Prince Alexander Foundation for Education.

Crown Prince Alexander said to all our compatriots in the Diaspora: “Everyone has only one homeland in life. Our homeland is Serbia. Do not forget that and teach your descendants to love their ancestors’ homeland and to be with their country and their people in good and in bad times”.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine expressed satisfaction that the institution of the Crown, together with the Serbian Orthodox Church, has remained a symbol of unity and gathering of the Serbian Diaspora in the United States. They thanked all people of good will who have been supporting their efforts and desire to help their country and their people for more than two decades, as well as the Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, under the patronage of the Crown Princess.

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Crown Princess Katherine patron of the First Congress of Cardiovascular Imaging in Belgrade, Serbia 2015

Belgrade, 1 March 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine sent a letter to participants of the First Congress of Cardiovascular Imaging in Belgrade, Serbia and it was read at the official opening ceremony at Crowne Plaza Hotel today. Her Royal Highness has been a patron of this major medical event in Serbia that gathered several hundred doctors from Serbia and abroad, with more than 20 guest lecturers from Europe.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine emphasized in her letter: “I have accepted with greatest pleasure to be the patron of this very important congress. I would like to praise the organizing committee and all who participated in preparing this event for their hard work. It is very important that congresses like this take place in our country, because they present an excellent opportunity to display the latest results in this field of medicine as well as to exchange ideas and experience.”

The programme of this congress will focus on the clinical scenario demonstrating how multimodality imaging may affect clinical decision making and outcome, through the interaction with leading imaging experts from all over the world. The foreign lecturers will have an opportunity to visit the Royal Palace on Monday evening.

The Congress will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade from March 1 to March 3, 2015.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Finnish accelerator Start-up Sauna coming to the Royal Palace again, organized by the Royal Council for Entrepreneurship

Belgrade, 2 March 2015 – For a second year in a row the Royal Council of Entrepreneurship is organizing the visit of Finnish accelerator Startup Sauna, that will give local startup companies an opportunity to get acquainted with another European accelerator. This event will be held at the Royal Palace, on Monday, 16 March 2015, and local startups will have the opportunity to present pitches in standard 3 minutes, and then to attend 1-on-1 mentor sessions.

Startup Sauna is the one of most prominent Scandinavian accelerators, that connects startups from North and Eastern Europe and Russia. 145 companies have been through their programs so far, that have raised 40 million US dollars investments.

Beside feedback and validation of their business models, the best startups will have an opportunity to be chosen for the programme of this accelerator, that includes 5 weeks stay in Helsinki and participation at one of Europe’s biggest startup events – Slush, that has gathered 1,400 startups from 80 countries, 750 angel investors and 690 journalists visiting the event with over 3700 investor-startup meetings arranged.

All interested startups should apply by Thursday, 11th of March on the following website: www.startupsauna.com

Royal Council of Entrepreneurship has invited this accelerator first of all because it provides an added value for startups through individual sessions with mentors, and 8 to 10 chosen teams in Belgrade will have this opportunity. Three mentors from this accelerator as well as several of them from Belgrade will grant 20 minutes to each participant.

Relying on the expertise and aggregate knowledge and experience of its founders, the Council operates under the aegis of the Royal Palace with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander acting as its Patron. The principle aims of the Council's mission are to facilitate coordination and collaboration among Serbia’s leading organizations involved in the development and support of entrepreneurship and innovation. The Royal Council for Entrepreneurship also provides a single voice to the media, the Serbian government and industry regarding the needs of investors and opportunities available to them. 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.