THEIR ROYAL HIGHESSES WILL BE AT THE ROYAL WEDDING AT WINDSOR CASTLE
London, 7 April 2005 – His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales extended an invitation to Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine for them to attend the Service of Prayer and Dedication for The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles on Saturday, 9 April 2005.
The Service of Prayer and Dedication will take place at St George's Chapel, Windsor
The reception will take place at Windsor Castle
The Service of Prayer and Dedication for the marriage of The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles will take place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Following the Service of Prayer and Dedication Their Royal Highnesses will attend the wedding reception at Windsor Castle.
It should be noted that beside their long-standing friendship, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and the Prince of Wales are related through His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (father of the Prince of Wales). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Crown Prince Alexander’s godmother and her father the late King George VI was his godfather.
Time to resurrect this thread. :)
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April 15 2005 - Belgrade
Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic
PRINCE CHARLES HAS AN INVITATION TO COME TO SERBIA
The Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic talks about the visits to Rome and London, where he attended the funeral of PopeJohn II and the wedding of Prince Charles
Your Royal Highness, tell us what are the impressions from Windsor?
It was a wonderful day filled with happiness and joy. My wife and I are thrilled for Prince Charles and Princess Camilla. My wife and I had flown Thursday 7 April with Prince Charles to Rome for the funeral of the Pope on Friday and so being at such a wonderful wedding Saturday after witnessing world leaders and the people being so sad in Rome was very nice. The whole of the British Royal Family and guests thoroughly enjoyed the wedding and the newly weds were radiant. We have always like Princess Camilla very much and were thrilled that the wedding was such a great success.
What was the ceremony after the wedding like?
The reception in Windsor Castle following the wedding was extremely nice and very relaxed. The Queen gave a speech and so did the bride’s father – they were wonderful speeches filled with humor and praise for the couple. Prince Charles’s speech was excellent and so very well received by all guests. The wedding cake was superb and from Wales. Windsor Castle looks magnificent after the terrible fire of a few years ago and the wedding was splendid in the restored reception rooms.
What did you talk about with Prince Charles, will he come to Serbia and when?
On the Prince’s airplane of the Queen’s flight to Rome and back, my wife and I had the opportunity to answer questions our country. We also thanked Prince Charles for his humanitarian aid that we delivered last year. In addition, we had the opportunity to speak on the flight with Michael Howard (the leader of the conservatives) and Charles Kennedy (leader of the Liberal Democrats). At the reception in Windsor Castle I spoke with Tony Blair (Prime Minister) about the tough times our people are facing. There is an election campaign going on in the United Kingdom. Prince Charles has a standing invitation to come to Serbia and this is in the hands of the British Foreign Office. I hope that it will not be long before the Prince and Princess come to our beautiful country so that they can see first hand how wonderful and hospitable our people are.
What did you and talk about with Queen Elizabeth?
The queen was very happy to see my wife and I at the wedding and we spoke about the marvelous day.
What is the position of the Serbian Dynasty Karadordjevic among the European Monarchies?
Our position is very good and very friendly. At the funeral of the Pope, we spoke briefly with The King and Queen of Spain and the King and Queen of the Belgiums. We also had the opportunity to speak with President and Mrs. Chirac. We are proud to have good relations with all royal families and proud to have so many good friends.
How much are our Monarchist relations utilized for enhancement of political and economical status of Serbia in the world?
My wife and I always talk proudly about our beloved country and our people. However, owing to the constitutional restraints in the European monarchies it is the government that rules and the monarch reigns, but that does not mean that we do not miss the opportunity to talk.
Is it possible to have the photos from the wedding?
I am sorry that I do not have any personally, but I understand that the television took footage.
What is the plan of HRH Crown Prince, where does he plan to travel in the next couple of weeks?
We will be going this week to the funeral of Prince Rainier of Monaco and then back home next week. I have known Prince Rainier sine (sic) I was a child and my wife and I have been his guests in his palace in Monaco. We are very sad that he passed away; he was very warm and wonderful person.
Interview with HRH Crown Prince Alexander II for weekly magazine “Evropa”
THE PROPERTY WILL BE RETURNED TO US
Evropa: Which property in Serbia is to be claimed by The Royal Home?
KARADJORDJEVIC: The question of the return of the property of The Royal Home was raised long time ago, and resolved on the occasion when the National Parliament abolished the shameful Decree from 1947. When and how this property will be returned depends on the enactment of a special law, in the manner that was regulated by the above-mentioned decision of the National Parliament.
Evropa: Which members of The Royal Home will claim the property and what property exactly is to be claimed?
KARADJORDJEVIC: It is not possible to answer this now, because the appropriate decision will be made by each of the inheritors themselves. What we need to bear in mind, by all means, is that a part of this property has a special cultural and historic value, beside its material and sentimental value. I believe that a solution is possible, and that it could be fair and beneficial for everyone.
Evropa: In what form do the members of The Royal Home expect the property to be returned to them?
KARADJORDJEVIC: What is possible should be returned directly, and what is impossible to return directly should be the subject of compensation (it should not be forgotten that a considerable part of the property was destroyed).
Evropa: Would you agree to have the property partly returned, and partly to have a monetary compensation? And under which conditions would you agree with that?
KARADJORDJEVIC: That is, also, something that the inheritors themselves will decide on. Personally, I think that it is possible, and an agreement on conditions is certainly needed and possible.
Evropa: Do you still consider, as You did seven years ago, that without the return of the confiscated property Serbia will not realize the full democracy and acquire the condition for joining the European Union?
KARADJORDJEVIC: This is not only what I consider, but also everyone who knows how the immunity of private property is treated in Europe and in the whole world.
MESSAGE OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II ON THE OCCASION OF THE ELECTION OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICTUS XVI
Belgrade, 19 April 2005 - On the occasion of the election of His Eminence Cardinal Josef Ratzinger to the Throne of the Bishops of Rome and as the Head of the Roman Catholic Church, who shall serve under name of Pope Benedictus XVI, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Aleksandar II sends to His Holiness, to the Sacred College of Cardinals, to the State Secretary of the Holy See, to His Excellence the Nuntius of the Holy See in Serbia and Montenegro, to the President and to members of the Bishops’ Conference of St.St. Cyrillus and Methodius, to all clergy, deans and members of Holy Orders, as well as to all members of the Roman Catholic Church in our country and worldwide, congratulations and best wishes that this pontificate shall be marked by the Word of God, by peace and prosperity in relations among churches and among peoples.
The new Pontiff has chosen a name under which those that come in the name of the Lord are blessed and welcomed.
Congratulating Benedictus XVI on the election, we wish that His arch-pastoral path would follow the guidance of that blessing.
Photos .... 1-2: Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine with Mrs. Radmila Hrustanovic at the opening of the manifestation “Children’s Easter Magic” (28/04/05)
3-5: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine with members of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown, their spouses and members of their families, and the staff of The Royal Palace in Dedinje during the Holy Liturgy on the occasion of taking out of the Holy Shroud at The Royal Church of Saint Apostle Andrew the First Called. (29/04/05)
6-7: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Princess Katherine with her family, surrounded by the staff of The Royal Palace with their families at the Easter Reception for the children of the staff. (30/04/05)
8-9: Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine at Easter Liturgy celebrated by His Holiness the Serbian Patriarch Pavle in Monastery Vavedenje in Belgrade (1/05/05)
In 1961 I heard there was an audition for a singer who would travel to Belgrade. I applied and I passed. That was my first stage appearance out of Italy. this present stage appearance is one of my last concerts. Between those two trips to Belgrade is my entire career – so said Luciano Pavarotti, perhaps the world’s most famous contemporary opera singer, during his May visit o Belgrade
According to Serbia’s Crown Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic, Pavarotti’s concert was a step on the road to making Belgrade a cultural centre of Europe, while local opera star Oliver Njego said that the sound of that noble vocal instrument that was Pavrotti’s voice would resound in his years for a long time.
By Vesna Damjanic
Photos:
1. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, with HRH Crown Princess Katherine and Lucciano Pavarotti, proposing a toast to the succesfull performance at the magnificent concert in Belgrade and drinking in honour of the famous tenor
2. Lucciano Pavarotti signs the program for Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Katherine and Crown Prince Alexander II after the farewell concert in Belgrade
3. From left to right: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, Mrs. Simona Todaro, soloist-soprano who performed with Pavarotti at the Belgrade concert, Mrs. Sabina Zanardi Landi and H.E. Mr. Antonio Zanardi Landi, Italian Ambassador in Serbia and Montenegro, Mrs. Alison Andrews, daugther of HRH Princess Katherine and Mr. Harry Goldsmith, tour manager for Lucciano Pavarotti
ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROWING CLUB RED STAR - BELGRADE
Belgrade, 6 June, 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine were present yesterday at the official celebration of the eighty third anniversary of the rowing club “Red Star - Belgrade”.
The present were addressed by the host of the celebration Prof Dr Dragoljub Kavran, President of the Club and member of The Advisory Bodies of The Crown, and Docent Dr Darko Mitrovic, Vice-President of the Club and Pro-Dean of the Faculty for Sport and Physical Education of the University of Belgrade.
Afterwards the official “christening” of two new rowing boats was performed, and like every year on this day, all the boats were taken out from the hangars and members of the club, the youngest ones and the oldest ones together marched with them into the water.
On this occasion an Almanac “80 years of the Rowing Club Red Star-Belgrade” was presented as a publication of this Club, which was under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Maria since 1929, and today, as one of the oldest rowing clubs, and the club with the largest number of trophies in this part of Europe, is under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.
Beside Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine, present at the celebration of the anniversary of the Club and a cocktail in the Club’s marina were Mrs. Dragica Pilipovic Chaffey, Director of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Belgrade, Mr. Cune Gojkovic, and many other people from cultural and public life, fans and friends of the sport and this club, as well as many members of the Club.
Photos:
1. On the occasion of the anniversary of the Rowing Club “Red Star-Belgrade” the patron of the Club, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II was present at the official “christening” of two new rowing boats: „Aca i Vlada“ and „Kotor“
2. Red-white rowers in the inlet of the Sava river at Ada Ciganlija
3. From right to left: The host of the celebration, Prof Dr Dragoljub Kavran, President of the Club and member of The Advisory Bodies of The Crown during the presentation of an Almanac “80 years of the Rowing Club Red Star-Belgrade”, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine, and Mrs. Dragica Pilipovic Chaffey, Director of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Belgrade
Some photos of CP Alexander and CP Katherine at the Christening of Odysseas Kimon (thanks to mandyy and Larzen). There should be a news article of some description when they update their official site within the next few days.
THE BEST STUDENTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AT THE WHITE PALACE
Belgrade, 20 June 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted a formal reception for 500 best students of secondary schools from all over Serbia at The White Palace this evening.
Beside the students, their parents and professors, present at the reception were HE Slobodan Vuksanovic, Minister of Education and Sport, Prof Dr Milos Djuran, President of the Serbian Universities’ Union and Rector of the University of Kragujevac, Prof Dr Cedomir Vasic, Rector of the University of Arts in Belgrade, Prof Dr Borisav Kamenov, Pro-Rector of the University of Nis, Prof Dr Aleksandar Lipkovski, Pro-Rector of the University of Belgrade, as well as members of the Advisory Bodies of The Crown.
The Serbian hymn “Boze Pravde” performed by the chorus “Collegium Musicum”, conducted by Prof Darinka Matic-Marovic, marked the beginning of the ceremony.
In the presence of a large number of the media, the present were addressed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II, who warmly greeted the students who finished their high school education as best among the best.
“You are on the way to become the intellectual elite of our people and of our country. The future rests upon you. Your generation represents the best of Serbia: its knowledge, intelligence, work and talent. That is why we all look at you with hope and faith, and my wife and I are honored to be able to help you to continue what you have started with success”-emphasized The Crown Prince and added: “We are very glad that we can also host your proud parents and professors, and to thank them for raising and bringing up such wonderful children as you are”.
The Crown Prince expressed his gratitude to the friends from Meridian Bank www.bankmeridian.com, who supported this year’s project of awarding the best high school students in Serbia, and financially enabled that beside the commendation of the Royal Home of Karadjordjevic each student receive a special present.
Afterwards the present were also addressed by HE Slobodan Vuksanovic, Minister of Education and Sport, Prof Dr Milos Djuran, President of the Serbian Universities’ Union and Rector of the University of Kragujevac, Prof Dr Cedomir Vasic, Rector of the University of Arts in Belgrade, Prof Dr Borisav Kamenov, Pro-Rector of the University of Nis, Prof Dr Aleksandar Lipkovski, Pro-Rector of the University of Belgrade, and academician Matia Beckovic, member of The Crown Council.
Niagara Falls 26 June 2005 - HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HRH Crown Princess Katherine Karadjordjevic were the guests of honour on the occasion of the celebration of Vidovdan at the 60th Serbian Day festivities in Niagara Falls Canada on Sunday June 26th. This year’s event had special significance in that the assembled guests and organizers honoured HRH Crown Prince Alexander on his pending 60th birthday to be celebrated in Belgrade on July 17th, 2005.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada, 27 June 2005 -
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine were guests at a reception in the historic Niagara-on-the-Lake (Canada) city hall hosted the Lord Mayor Gary Borroughs. The guest list included members of the city council, Chamber of Commerce and local business and civic leaders. The Lord Mayor welcomed the royal couple warmly and in honor of the royal visit the city of Niagara-on-the-Lake flew the flag of Serbia along with the national flag of Canada on the official city semaphore. Niagara-on-the-Lake is major tourist destination in North America as the town is the site of the earliest capitol and sits along the shore of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario.
FOREIGN DIGNITARIES COMING TO THE 60TH BIRTHDAY OF HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER
The office of HRH Crown Prince Alexander is pleased to announce that the following dignitaries will be attending the 60th birthday celebration.
* Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden (His Majesty is the Head of State of Sweden)
* His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (Head of State of Luxembourg)
* Their Serene Highnesses Prince Philip-Erasmus and Princess Isabelle of Liechtenstein (His Serene Highness is the brother His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam II the sovereign of Liechtenstein).
* Their Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Bragança (Portugal)
* Her Royal Highness Princess Chantal of France and Baron Francois-Xavier de Samboucy de Sorgue
* Her Royal Highness Princess Katarina and Mr Desmond de Silva QC (Princess Katarina is the daughter of Prince Tomislav)
* Their Royal Highness Prince and Princess Serge (Prince Serge is the son of Prince (Knez) Alexander Paul)
* Former President and Mrs FW de Klerk of South Africa
* The Hon Sir David and Lady Gibbons (Sir David is the former Premier of Bermuda)
* Lord Janner of Braunstone QC (House of Lords (Labour), United Kingdom)
* Lord and Lady Renwick (Lord Renwick House of Lords (Labour), United Kingdom)
* Mr James D. Wolfensohn (Former President of the World Bank)
Interesting to see that Serge, who is the 'son' of the rival claimant is invited and attending. I doubt his 'father', step-mother, or aunt Elisabeth will be there. It is also interesting to see that he has been accorded the HRH, when that branch of the family are Highnesses at best.
Wonder if Serge and his sister are on speaking terms with their father. Their paternity has long been speculated upon, and it is an open secret that their father is Michelle de Bourbon-Parme, their mother's current husband & long time lover prior to that. Last I checked Alexandre's (of the Arsen branch) website, they were in the family album section of his webiste, while all of his other children were.
Here's a few pictures from the celebrations at the Royal Palace in Belgrade (yesterday 17 July 2005), marking Crown Prince Alexander's 60th birthday. You can see the Crown Prince together with his wife Crown Princess Katherine and the Swedish royal couple, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Pictures from Polfoto, AFP, Getty, Reuters and Fotomarktplatz.
GALA CONCERT OF THE BELGRADE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IN HONOUR OF THE 60TH BIRTHDAY OF HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II
Belgrade, 15 July 2005 – The celebration of the 60th birthday of HRH Crown Prince Alexander II began with a gala concert by the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra at Kalemegdan Fortress this evening. Beside Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Hereditary Prince Peter, Princes Philip and Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine and the members of her immediate family, the concert was attended by many high dignitaries from all over the world.
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