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Crown Prince Alexander commemorates four centuries of the House of Romanov

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander attended at the Temple of Saint Sava the marking of the 400 years since the accession of the Romanov Dynasty to the Russian throne, on the day of martyrdom and glorification of the Holy Emperor Nicholas II Romanov and his family and fellow-sufferers in martyrdom. After the Holy Liturgy officiated by His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej, and Their Graces Bishops Lavrentije of Sabac, Pahomije of Vranje, David of Krusevac, Teodosije of Ras and Prizren, Mikanor of Banat, Vicar Bishop Jeronim of Jegar and Vicar Bishop Arsenije of Toplica, Crown Prince Alexander attended the opening of the exhibition “Four centuries of the House of Romanov – awakening memories”, which was opened by the President of Serbia, HE Mr. Tomislav Nikolic, in the crypt of St. Sava Temple. Opening was also attended by advisors to President of Serbia Prof. Dr Oliver Antic, Mr Ivan Mrkic and Mrs Jasmina Mitrovic – Maric.

The Serbian people and Russia were connected by many ties during the Romanovs reign, especially during the wars of liberation and independence, or the Great War, when Emperor Nicholas II stood up for Serbia at a time when she was threatened by destruction.

“This day and this exhibition are dedicated to the memory of the Romanov dynasty, especially Emperor Nicholas, to whom we owe eternal gratitude for the immeasurable help to Serbia in the First World War. Serbia will never forget his generosity, as well as the tragic fate of him and his family” – emphasized Crown Prince Alexander in his statement.

In addition to President Nikolic, Mr. Dragomir Acovic, a member of the Crown Prince Alexander’s Privy Council, also spoke at the opening of the exhibition “Four centuries of the House of Romanov – awakening memories”.

It is a curiosity that today’s date is tied by three important historical events: the tragedy of the Russian Imperial Romanov dynasty, the execution of the leader of the Chetnik resistance General Dragoljub Draza Mihailovic and finally, the birth of the heir to the Karadjordjevic Crown, a descendant of the father of the nation, the great Karadjordje, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic.

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King Alexander I bust unveiled and memorial complex “Volunteer’s Gate of the Village of Aleksandrovo” opened

The Association of War Volunteers 1912 – 1918 officially opened the memorial complex “Volunteer’s Gate of the Village of Aleksandrovo” and unveiled the bust of His Majesty King Alexander I in Aleksandrovo today. The memorial complex was officially opened by Mr. Predrag Markovic, a member of the Crown Council representing His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander who, together with representatives of the Association of War Volunteers 1912-1918 unveiled the bust of the late King Unifier.

After His Grace Bishop Nikanor of Banat and the clergy consecrated the memorial complex and the bust. Mr. Predrag Markovic addressed everyone and read a letter from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander:

“It is a great honour and pleasure to greet you on the occasion of the opening of the memorial complex “Volunteers’ gate of the village of Aleksandrovo” and unveiling a bust of my grandfather, HM King Alexander I, the supreme commander of our glorious army and your ancestors’ comrade. I am very sorry that I am unable to be with you today. I am happy and proud that you have not forgotten my grandfather and your grandfathers, who, with their courage, created a better future for us. Thank you, my dear villagers of Aleksandrovo, for everything you are doing so that our future generations will remember them, too.

The village Aleksandrovo was founded by King Alexander I in 1922. He settled it with the First World War volunteers from the territory of Lika and some villages in eastern Banat. From inception to 1943, the village was named Aleksandrovo, and from 1943 on, it was called Banatsko Aleksandrovo. The village bore this name until 1947, when it was given a new name, Livade, and since 1948 it was called the Velike Livade. In 1992, it returned to its original name Aleksandrovo.

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Prince Alexander at 95TH Commemoration of death of His Majesty King Peter I

Belgrade, 16 August 2015 – His Royal Highness Prince Alexander laid a wreath at the tomb of King Peter I at the Royal Mausoleum in Oplenac.

His Royal Highness was accompanied by Mr Dusan Babac, member of the Privy Council. A memorial service and Holy Liturgy took place today at the St. George Church at Oplenac to mark the 95th commemoration of HM King Peter I death, officiated by His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija.

His Majesty King Peter I was the fifth child of Prince Alexander and Princess Persida (the daughter of Duke Jevrem Nenadovic), and a grandson of Karadjordje, the supreme leader of First Serbian uprising. He was born on St. Peter’s Day 11 July 1844. In the summer of 1883 he married Princess Ljubica-Zorka, the eldest daughter of the Montenegrin Prince Nikola in Cetinje, Montenegro. They had five children: two daughters Jelena and Milena and three sons Djordje (who renounced his right to the throne in 1909), Aleksandar and Andrija (died as a child). On 28 May 1903, a group of Serbian army officers organized a Coup d’Etat and proclaimed Prince Peter Karadjordjevic, then living in Switzerland, the new King of Serbia. The National Parliament confirmed this on 15 June 1903. HM King Peter I died on 16 August 1921 in Belgrade and was buried at the Royal Mausoleum of St. George Church in Oplenac.

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Crown Prince Alexander opens “King’s Cup” tournament in Velika Plana

Belgrade, 22 August 2015 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine visited today the Municipality of Velika Plana. The Royal Couple attended the official opening of the “King’s Cup” two day Football Tournament at “Morava" Stadium, organized by Kingdom of Serbia Association whose patron is Crown Prince Alexander and Football Club “Velika Plana”.

The Royal Couple were warmly welcomed by a great number of citizens and members of Kingdom of Serbia Association in front of the Municipality building. Crown Prince and Crown Princess have met with Mayor of Velika Plana Mr Dejan Sulkic at this cabinet, and discussed the situation in this Municipality and ways how the Royal Family can help solve them and support citizens of this Municipality.

The Royal Couple took a walk through the city and spoke with numerous citizens. After that they have visited premises of Kingdom of Serbia Association in Velika Plana.

The Royal Couple attended the official opening of the “King’s Cup” Football Tournament at the “Morava” Stadium. The tournament gathered over 70 teams with players born from 2003 to 2007. After the parade of the teams, and National Anthem, Crown Prince Alexander addressed the participants:

“My wife Crown Princess Katherine and I are very happy to be with you here today. We are especially happy that the reason for our visit is such a nice sports event. Sport is very important for social and cultural development of every community. I congratulate Kingdom of Serbia Association and Football Club “Velika Plana” for organizing this tournament that has gathered a great number of wonderful young people! Talented and diligent young people are future of our sport and our country!” emphasized the Crown Prince.

After the official opening, the Crown Prince was awarded with a special “King’s Cup” Trophy and then the Royal Couple attended the opening game, and after that visited Radovanovic Winery in Krnjevo and ethno village “Moravski konaci” near Velika Plana.

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Crown Princess Katherine distributed aid to migrant children in Belgrade

Belgrade, 24 August 2015 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine visited today the park next to the Belgrade bus station as well as “Miksaliste” Collection and Distribution Centre where she distributed humanitarian aid to migrant children and babies.

Crown Princess Katherine and her Humanitarian Foundation delivered children and baby clothes, diapers, blankets, hygienic parcels as well as baby food, canned food, water and juices.

Crown Princess Katherine said, “These children are the children of the world and they should not suffer. There are no borders in suffering when it comes to children. They need our help and support”.

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CorD magazine

Tuesday, 1. september 2015.

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Interview: His Royal Highness Crown Prince, Alexander II Karađorđević: I Am Ready To Help

Serbia would benefit from friendship and connection not only with royal heads of state, but with republic heads of state. You will note that european union countries and others benefit from a friendly interchange and invitations. We seem to have many firemen that come to visit us and can’t wait to get to the airport. If we all work more on friendship and invitations this can dramatically change for benefit of our people and government, and i am ready to help

Alexander Karađorđević was born on 17th July 1945 at Claridge's Hotel in London as the first (and only) child of Yugoslav King Petar II and Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark. Then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared suite number 212 the territory of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, so that immediately upon his birth Alexander received the title of heir to the throne, given that King Petar II was still the king of Yugoslavia.

His father, himself a young king, left Yugoslavia in April 1941 and, finally, together with the Yugoslav government in exile, moved to London. King Petar II married Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark, the daughter of Greek King Alexander and Aspasia Manos, in London in 1944.

Prince Alexander’s roots are royal on both his father and mother's sides. He was named after his grandfather, Yugoslav King Alexander I Karađorđević, while the same name also belonged to his maternal grandfather, Greek King Alexander. His paternal grandmother was Queen Mary, the Romanian princess and daughter of Romanian King Ferdinand and Queen Mary, who had been a British princess (the granddaughter of Queen Victoria).

Alexander was christened at Westminster Abbey by Patriarch Gavrilo, while the godfather was British King George VI and the godmother was his daughter, the then Princess Elizabeth, now HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Alexander II was educated at Le Rosey in Switzerland, the Culver Military Academy in Indiana, USA, Gordonstoun School in Scotland and Millfield (England). He then enrolled at the Royal Military Academy of Great Britain. From 1966, as an officer of the British Army, where he advanced to the rank of captain, he served in the 16th/5th Regiment of Royal Lancers in the Middle East, Italy and West Germany. After ending his military service in 1972, Alexander II dedicated himself to a career in business.

Following the death of his father in 1970, Alexander decided to not formally use the title of king, but he never gave up his title of dynastic heir to the throne.

Since 2001, Prince Alexander and his wife, Princess Katherine, have lived together with their sons, Peter, Philip and Alexander, at Belgrade’s White Palace.

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, in July this year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander celebrated over three days in the presence of members of his family, friends and top representatives of European royal families.

In this issue of CorD, we speak exclusively with Crown Prince Alexander.

Every man in his youth has his own life plans, even princes. You recently celebrated your 70th birthday. Which of your youthful expectations remain and how did you feel when you received birthday greetings from your close friends and distinguished guests?

- Seventy is just a number. It was very nice to receive birthday wishes from all over the world. Everyone was so nice.

You celebrated your birthday surrounded by the most eminent representatives of the royal families of Europe. What does that say about the reputation of the Serbian royal family?

- It was very wonderful that my relatives came to my birthday, I was very touched. My wife and I are very lucky and happy to have good relations with so many people across the world. We always try to keep in touch with our friends abroad and attend many events.

Your life story is turbulent and more than interesting. From exile to a royal welcome in the heart of Belgrade, from non-recognition, to challenging fundamental rights... What has left the greatest impression on you?

- My greatest impression is how good our people are, how patient and respectful they are. Wherever we go, we are always so well received across our country.

Do you plan to convert your life story into an autobiographical memoir?

- I have thought about it and will eventually get down to it.

How would you describe the relationship of the Serbian state towards you?

- Polite, but very much more could be done in the interest of Serbia and the people. Everyone can benefit from a good and healthy relationship. More has to be done to improve our communications and friendship. This will improve the image of Serbia and be positive for public relations, which are so important for Serbia. Unfortunately, there are politicians who do not know about the constitutional monarchies in the European Union and beyond. When Serbia will eventually become a member of the European Union, these politicians will have to work with the constitutional monarchies in the European Union. One should note that the constitutional monarchies are highly developed and successful social entities. In addition, it is very important to maintain and cultivate friendships with the Middle East monarchies and those beyond.

How would you characterise your relationship with the Serbian Orthodox Church over the past decade?

- I am very proud of my relationship with the Serbian Orthodox Church, which openly supported the idea of forming a constitutional monarchy back in 2003, as well as my relationship with our Muslims, Roman Catholics, Protestants and Jewish people and nonbelievers. It is very important that we respect each other’s religions, customs and views.

Your father, Petar II Karađorđević, the pre-war king of Yugoslavia, transferred his imperial authority to the regency council in 1945, but not his property. What is the status of your family legacy in the former Kingdom of Yugoslavia today?

- My father later disbanded his regency, and it is important to say that he never abdicated. This statement was never backed with any paper, and I am sure that, if there was one, Tito would have used it big time. On the other hand, there are numerous proofs that my father never abdicated. The status of the family property in Slovenia, Montenegro and Macedonia differs as a result of different local legislation, but there is one thing in common – an absence of respect for the basic human rights of my family.

One of the themes that often appear in the local public is the legacy of the Karađorđević family in Serbia. What is your position on this issue?

- My position is clear, as all my claims are based on the Belgrade Court Decision of 1938, according to which everything that belonged to the late King Alexander I was inherited by his three sons, one of whom was my father, King Petar II. This applies to both the real estate property and movables, including art collections and personal belongings like those that ended up in Tito’s private vault at the Central Bank. How come the Order of the Star of Karađorđe with diamonds, which was designated for the future Queen, ended up in someone else's private vault? There is a simple word for that, and yet bureaucratic obstacles for the restitution of the obvious are enormous. My opinion, after so many years, is that this issue is more political than legal, and I still do not why that is the case.

What are relations towards you like today in the former member countries of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, as the successor to the last Yugoslav monarch?

- I maintain good relations with the former Yugoslavia. My wife and I have been guests of the presidents of Croatia and Slovenia.

How do you view current relations between the countries that were once part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia? What, in your opinion, is the main stumbling block to restoring correct bilateral relations in this region?

- As I mentioned previously, my relations are good and very friendly. There has been great effort exerted on all sides to improve relations and contacts. Everyone must be commended for their efforts, since it is in the interest of everyone that we all get on with one another. We have to work together for the sake of investment and jobs; we need each other.

How do you now see arguments between the Chetniks and the Ustasha some 70 years after the war?

- The key problem is that even today many people put an equals sign between the military formation of the Axis countries, which slaughtered hundreds of thousands of Serbs, Jews and Roma folk, and the movement which was part of the allied effort. This was a necessary historical fraud for the sake of the Tito's “brotherhood and unity” concept, but there are too many historical proofs that provide support to my previous statement.

When we talk about other royal families, whether they are your family or friends, who are among the closest to you today?

- My wife and I are friends with all the royal families. We meet at events across Europe for birthdays, anniversaries and, sadly, funerals. We also have good relations with republics.

European royal families have no executive authority, but they have a great impact. What benefit could Serbia have from the good relations that you nurture with other royal families?

- Serbia would benefit from friendship and connection not only with royal heads of state, but with republic heads of state. You will note that the countries of the European Union and beyond benefit from friendly interchanges and invitations. We seem to have many firemen that come to visit us and can’t wait to get to the airport. If we all work more on friendship and invitations, this could change dramatically – for the benefit of our people and our government – and I am ready to help.

When you compare your social status in Serbia and abroad, which of the two are you satisfied with? Do you consider that Serbia is indebted to you?

- Serbia has been through a lot. There is a lot yet to be done. We can help each other.

Both you and Princess Katherine are known for your humanitarian work. What drives and motivates you in that field?

It makes us happy to help our people. We have seen a lot and feel a great deal for our people. We are glad to help everyone, regardless of their religion or ethnic origin.

To return to the beginning of our discussion: what are your life priorities today?

- My wife and I continue to help our people. Make friends. Keep healthy. Seek urgent help to preserve the Royal Compound and its two palaces, which are beautiful national monuments that are currently under great threat.

CHURCH
I am very proud of my relationship with the serbian orthodox church, which openly supported the idea of a constitutional monarchy back in 2003

FATHER
My father later disbanded his regency and it is important to note that he never abdicated. This statement was never backed with any paper

ROYALS
My wife and I are friends with all the royal families. We meet at events across europe for birthdays, anniversaries and, sadly, funerals

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The Royal Family and admirers remember King Peter II of Yugoslavia on his birthday

06/09/2015

The Royal Family today marked the day of King Peter II birth, 92 years ago, on 6 September 1923. King Peter was the eldest son of Their Majesties King Alexander I and Queen Maria (formerly a Romanian Princess).

His Godfather was His Majesty King George VI and his Godmother was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Young Crown Prince Peter (at the time) was a quiet boy and spent his childhood at the Royal Palace in Belgrade, playing with his brothers and cousins, and received his early education at the Palace. He attended Sandroyd School in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. At the early age of 11, his father King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was assassinated in Marseille in 1934.

It was at that moment that the young King Peter lost not only his father, but his childhood. He returned to Belgrade, and as King Peter II of Yugoslavia. He was still not of age, a Regency was formed and headed by his great uncle Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia and two other regents.

On 27 March 1941 the people took to the streets and demonstrated against the signing of the Tripartite Pact. Across Yugoslavia, and especially among the Serbian people, the siding with Nazi Germany and Hitler was considered treason. With the help of the air force, King Peter II assumed full Royal duties, even though he was just short of legal age (18). Prince Regent Paul was sent into exile in Kenya with his family for the rest of the war, while young King Peter II took hold of the country that was about to fall apart under internal and external troubles, and the Second World War was approaching the country. The Communists would later celebrate this date, but it is clear from historical film found recently that it was the brave ordinary people who took to the streets, calling out King Peter’s name and carrying his posters.

On the day Yugoslavia had put a finger in Hitler’s eye, it was Sir Winston Churchill who said that “Yugoslavia had found its soul”.

On 6 April 1941 Hitler bombed Belgrade. Tens of thousands of people died. In two weeks, Yugoslavia fell and was torn up and divided among Germany and its satellites. On the advice of the Government, and of most influential figures, King Peter II was asked to lead the country from abroad. Abroad, he would get in touch with the Allies and ask for help. In the country, he could be imprisoned by the Germans. King Peter II decided with a heavy heart to leave the Palace in Belgrade – the only Royal Palace that was bombed during the Second World War, and he left for London via Athens, Jerusalem and Cairo. He was greeted as a hero whose country and people dared to oppose Nazi Germany and Hitler. Even today, memories of his meeting with Churchill, or his addressing the United States Congress, remain vivid.

King Peter II died in the United States in 1970 in exile of a broken heart longing to go home. King Peter II returned home and on 26 May 2013 the Royal Family, President of Serbia, Prime Minister, Serbian Church and Serbian People attend State Funeral at Royal Mausoleum in Oplenac.

King Peter II was a young King. He was a boy whose father who was taken away and whose country was pushed into turmoil. At such a young age it was normal that he lacked experience in politics, especially at the time when the entire Europe was falling apart and at war. He always loved his country and his people more than anything in the world. He always dreamed of returning home. That dream, unfortunately, did not turn out for him and his wife Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia (formerly a Princess of Greece and Denmark). But, the dream came true for their only child, Crown Prince Alexander II and his family, who was born in 1945, in London on the territory proclaimed as Yugoslav sovereign territory, and who returned to Belgrade in 2001, where he has been living ever since.

Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, and King Peter’s grandchildren Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander express their deep gratitude and thanks to everyone who remembers King Peter’s birthday.

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“24 Hours of Elegance” opens at the White Palace

11/09/2015

The “24 Hours of Elegance” event was officially opened tonight at the White Palace, under the auspices of TRH Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine. In the presence of HRH Prince Peter and Mrs Alison Andrews. Belgrade was for the FIFTH time the host of the event “24 Hours of Elegance– Concours d’Elegance & Salon of Excellence”. The three days spectacle devoted to automobile culture, refinement and quality, will take place from 11 September to 13 September. Special guest of the evening was HRH Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, the grandson of HM King Umberto II of Italy.

The guests were welcomed by HRH Crown Prince Alexander, Mr. Alex Robertson, international brand ambassador of CHIVAS, Mr. Vincent Stedman, representative of ZENIT watches that this year celebrate 150 years of El Primero mechanism and the organizer of the event Aleksandar Djordjevic.

In his speech HRH Crown Prince Alexander said: “Twenty-four Hours of Elegance” is becoming a traditional event which is organized in the Royal Compound in Dedinje, and I am very proud of that fact. This is not only a promotion of the famous international brands that are present here tonight, but also a promotion of Belgrade and Serbia. I hope that this event will bring many new opportunities for our and international companies. We wish allour dear guests to have great impressions from this event of elegance and business, to come back again and continue cooperation with our business people in the future”.

This exclusive event has been organized under the auspices of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine in cooperation with Grand Casino Belgrade and the Serbian Association of historic vehicles, a member of FIVA, with great support of Museum of Cars and in cooperation with the Tourist Organization of Belgrade (TOB).

24 Hours of Elegance reviewed the top brands that are marked by the ultimate quality and mastery in details, and presented an unforgettable experience to the guests, giving them an opportunity to share their passion in classical cars, elegance, style and refinement.

The unique exhibition of LIVERANO & LIVERANO Florentine master – tailors exhibition of historic suits, and STEFANO BEMER, master shoemakers of Florence with support of G.H. MUMM Champagne was officially opened at the event.

Mr Alex Robertson, CHIVAS International Brand Ambassador hosted a VIP CHIVAS Whiskey tasting, while guests had an opportunity to enjoy the exhibition of the most prestigious Jaguar models, marking the 80th anniversary of this premiere car brand.

The special guest for the evening was HRH Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, the grandson of HM King Umberto II of Italy, who presented his latest project an ultimate luxury cashmere t-shirt collection.

The jubilee fifth edition of the event was focused on the extraordinary ZENITH watch manufacturer who is celebrating the 150th anniversary of El Primero mechanism which has changed the watch industry. During the evening, at the CHIVAS cocktail, the guests enjoyed in the superb colors and shapes of extraordinary jewelry of Pasquale Bruni, and elegance of couture of evening and wedding dresses by Lebanese designer Abed Mahfouz and exceptional bottier collection of DUCCIO VENTURI. The presentation of “Antica Barbieria Colla“, a century old barber shop and laboratory from Milan, with long tradition of catering to real gentlemen was a feast for real hedonists.

A humanitarian auction was organized during the evening at the Royal Palace, with Pasquale Bruni jewelry, and the funds were raised for HRH Crown Princess Katherine Humanitarian Foundation.

“I colori di Antonio“, a documentary film by Gianluca Migliarotti, world famous director and a guest of “24 Hours of Elegance” was shown in the Cinema Room at the Royal Palace, and special attention during evening was paid to the 300th anniversary of Martell Cognac with Mr Christophe Pienkowski, an International Brand Ambassador who revealed some secrets of this top Brand.

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Crown Prince Alexander pays respect to Serbian and French Pilots from World War I in Smederevska Palanka

12/09/2015

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander attended a ceremony in remembrance of Serbian and French pilots from the WWI and unveiling of the monument today in Smederevska Palanka.

After that, wreaths were laid by HRH Crown Prince Alexander, HE Mrs Christine Moro, ambassador of the Republic of France, HE Mrs Dagmar Repcekova, ambassador of the Slovak Republic, Mr Dragan Popovic, state secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, Mr Slavoljub Djuric, President of the Municipal Assembly of Smederevska Palanka, Col. Antonios Kostakis, Defence attaché at the Greek embassy, Mr Jean Claude Seguela, one of descendants of the French pilots, representatives of Association of Air Club “Prijedor” and Association of war volunteers.



In his address, Crown Prince Alexander emphasised: “I am very happy to be here today at the unveiling of the monument to the French and Serbian pilots of World War I. My grandfather, His Majesty King Alexander, had a pioneering role in the development of Serbian aviation. He was the first Serb who flew a plane, near Paris, in 1910. As the supreme commander of the Serbian army in the Great War, my grandfather regularly visited the French “Squadron MF 99”, which made a great contribution to the Serbian war efforts. My father, His Majesty King Peter II was a pilot with the British Royal Air Force during World War II. As their proud descendant, I congratulate all the organizers on the unveiling of this exceptional monument. It will be a reminder to the new generations of the glory days of the Kingdom of Serbia and its wartime alliance with France.”

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Crown Prince Alexander extends congratulations for Yom Kippur

19/09/2015

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander extended his congratulations for Yom Kippur, the brightest holiday in the Jewish religious year, to leaders of the Jewish community in Serbia and Republika Srpska.

“It is a great pleasure to send warmest congratulations to you and the Jewish communities in Serbia and Republika Srpska on Yom Kippur. This holiday represents forgiveness, reconciliation and remorse, and I wish you and all the members of the Jewish community in Serbia and Republika Srpska good health and happiness”, said the Crown Prince in his letter.

His Royal Highness sent a letters to H.E. Mr. Yossef Levy, the Ambassador of Israel to Serbia, Mr. Isaac Asiel, Great Rabi of Serbia, Mr. Jakov Danon, President of the Jewish Community Banja Luka, Mr. Jakob Alba, President of the Jewish Community of Belgrade, Mr. Nenad Fogel, President of the Jewish Community of Zemun, Mr. Robert Sabados, President of the Jewish Community of Subotica, Mr. Goran Levi, President of the Jewish Community Novi Sad and other prominent citizens.

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Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine thirty years of marriage



21/09/2015

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine today mark the thirtieth wedding anniversary. The best man at the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine was the Greek King Constantine, and the witness Prince Tomislav.

For a time after the wedding, they lived in London and from July 2001 they have been living in the Royal Palace in Belgrade, the home that was built by the Crown Prince’s grandfather King Alexander I.

When they met in 1984, Crown Prince Alexander knew that Katherine was the woman next to whom he wanted to spend his whole life. The feeling was mutual. Shortly after the first meeting they decided to formalize their relationship. Mutual respect and trust, as well as joint efforts through various humanitarian activities to help people in Serbia have strengthened their love.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine emphasize love and mutual respect as the greatest value in their marriage, pointing out that they enjoy spending time and working together, and as their greatest achievement they consider bringing up their children together and coming back to the homeland, as well as the fact that their love is equally strong today as it was in the beginning.

As some of their common objectives in the forthcoming period Their Royal Highnesses emphasize the desire to spend their lives together and take care of each other. To see how their children create their own families and careers, to be happy and work for the good of their country and their people.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine emphasize they are grateful to God that He blessed them with wonderful children, wonderful grandchildren and many friends around the world. They are very happy and blessed with the love of our people to whom they are fully committed, and there is nothing they would not do for their people and their country.

The Royal Couple would like to thank for the many congratulations on the occasion of their thirtieth wedding anniversary.

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Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine visit Valjevo

Valjevo, 23 September 2015 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine visited Valjevo today and delivered valuable donations to Primary school “Nada Puric” and Health Center Valjevo.

Mr Stanko Terzic, Mayor of Valjevo and Mrs Ana Savkovic, principal of Primary school “Nada Puric” welcomed the Royal Couple in front of the school.

They viewed a cultural and artistic program prepared by pupils, and after that they officially opened a sensory room worth 1,200,000 dinars, a donation of Crown Princess Katherine Foundation and Lifeline Humanitarian organization, whose patron is Her Royal Highness. The Crown Prince gave a set of books to the school on behalf of his Foundation for Education, and reminded children to be diligent and devoted to schooling, and to try to read as many books as possible, and when they grow up to use their knowledge for the benefit of our country and our people.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine visited also the Valjevo Health Centre and with the manager Dr Dobrivoje Grujicic talked about needs and projects of this health institution and saw first-hand how they could help improve working conditions and the level of services for the patients. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited the paediatric department and gave presents to children who have been treated there. Princess Katherine emphasized that she and her Foundation are working hard on their long-term mission to assist development of health institutions in Serbia and Republika Srpska through the education of doctors and provision of high end medical equipment. “The health of our people is the highest priority for me, because there is no country without people. Therefore, the majority of my efforts is aimed at health protection of people in Serbia and Republika Srpska, and I am very grateful to our friends help from Lifeline Humanitarian Organizations that I am а their patron”. Their Royal Highnesses announced that they will donate very soon a patient monitor for neurology department that will be provided with funds raised at the event in New York City and a vehicle for transportation of patients provided by funds raised at the event in Toronto, .organized by Lifeline Humanitarian organization that work under auspices of HRH Crown Princess Katherine.

His Grace Bishop Milutin of Valjevo has escorted Their Royal Highnesses during visit to Valjevo, and welcomed them at his residence.

Crown Princess Katherine has helped Heаlth Center in Valjevo before with donations of an ambulance and an incubator, among other equipment.

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Crown Prince and Crown Princess welcome hearing impaired children at Royal Palace

Belgrade, 23 September 2015 – Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine hosted thirty hearing impaired children at the Royal Palace today, and in this way supported the program “Hear and Understand” and marked the week of the hearing impaired people. This week has a long international tradition, it has been continually held each year during the last week of September, since 1958.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine in collaboration with Audiovox, the Tourist Organization of Belgrade and other friends of the program organized an interesting and busy day for the thirty hearing impaired children. This year, the gathering was organized so that the children and the guests of the program “Hear and Understand” took the Belgrade Open Bus tour, starting from the National Parliament and visiting all the important sights of Belgrade. Then they visited the Royal Compound in Dedinje, where they were welcomed by Their Royal Highnesses, who organized a welcome cocktail. Throughout this program, a magician was with the children, who made this adventure even more fun.

HRH Princess Katherine who is known for her humanitarian work, this July helped a young girl, accompanied by her mother and two teachers from the “Stefan Decanski” special elementary school for hearing impaired children, to travel to the camp “The Holley Family Village” in Detroit in the United States, to upgrade their knowledge in the application of the new methods of communication with hearing impaired people. Crown Princess Katherine will try to launch a similar camp in Serbia, in cooperation with doctor Megler, who is the chairman of “The Holley Family Village” organization from Detroit, and who covered all the expenses of the young girl’s traveling and staying in the camp.