Crown Prince Alexander II current events: February 2005-

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DONATIONS FOR “DUSAN DUGALIC” SCHOOL
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Belgrade, 25 February 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine delivered a donation of humanitarian help to “Dusan Dugalic” School for children with impeded development.

Mrs. Dragica Nedeljkovic, school principal received and greeted Their Royal Highnesses, and on behalf of the children and her associates wished them a warm welcome. Mrs. Nedeljkovic thanked for the donation of desks that the Foundation of HRH Crown Princess Katherine gathered with help from Greek friends. She introduced the dear guests with the current situation in the school and presented the team of pedagogues and teachers, who are working with these children with impeded development.

“Our school has been declared as School of the Year and we hope that we will continue to in this way in our future work. For this success we have to thank the children, pupils of this school” – pointed out Mrs. Dragica Nedeljkovic, school principal.

Noticeably exited HRH Princess Katherine greeted children, teachers and present relatives, and said:

“I am very happy that my husband, Crown Prince Alexander II and I came to your school for the first time. I am sorry that we were not able to visit you before, but I hope that this is a beginning of our friendship and a successful cooperation. Today, we brought you desks that you will use while playing and growing. With the help of many of benefactors, my husband and I have carried out many humanitarian actions, and this is the result of one of them. These desks arrived from our friends in Greece, and I thank them for their help. I sincerely hope that you will notify us about the rest of your needs, and we will try to help as much as we can, because children are the most valuable thing we have. Know that we are very proud of you and we will do everything we can in order that you spend your childhood and life in the way you deserve” – said HRH Princess Katherine.

“I am very happy that the Foundation of my wife has helped your school. This present may be a small one, but know that our love for you is a large one” – said HRH Crown Prince Alexander II in his address to the children and thanked them for the warm welcome.

Afterwards, the children of “Dusan Dugalic” school performed a cultural-artistic program, and after that Their Royal Highnesses accompanied by Mrs. Dragica Nedeljkovic and Mr. Dragan Velickovic, Vice-President of the Assembly of the Municipality Vracar visited the school. During the tour, Crown Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine spent the most time in the classroom where the pupils learn to work on computers and the classroom for creating things made of wax where the children, who had their class at the time, showed them their talents.

Captions:

1. From left to right: Mrs. Dragica Nedeljkovic Principal of the «Dusan Dugalic» School for mentally challenged children, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, Mr. Dragi Velickovic Vice – President of Vracar Municipality


2. Their Royal Highnesses with the pupils from “Dusan Dugalic School” for mentally challenged children

3. HRH Crown Princess Katherine and girl from “Dusan Dugalic” School

4. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II with the pupils of the «Dusan Dugalic» School in the wax workshop

 

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Historical documents

Excerpts from the minutes of the debate at the session of the Chamber of Citizens and the Chamber of Republics of the Federal Assembly on 26th and 27th February 2001 in connection with the Bill on restoring citizenship and confiscated property to the Karadjordjevic family and the abolition of the degree on stripping the Karadjordjevic family of citizenship and property:

http://www.royalfamily.org/exhibits/hist-doc/Parliament%20Debate.pdf


The Constitution of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1931):

http://www.royalfamily.org/exhibits/hist-doc/constitution.html


All documents are linked to: www.royalfamily.org

 

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CAVALLA WEST AND BELGRADE METROPOLITAN ROTARY CLUB FELLOWSHIP ​

Belgrade, 14 March, 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine attended a celebration in Belgrade Hotel Hyatt last night, on the occasion of the fellowship between “Cavalla West” and “Belgrade Metropolitan” Club, which was organized in the year of the anniversary of a hundred years of existence of Rotary organization in the world.

At the very beginning, the present were addressed by Mr. Nikola Obradovic, the president of the Rotary Club “Belgrade Metropolitan”, who introduced the present with the history of the Rotary Organization in our country, and with its future plans. He pointed out that he is very pleased that besides many representatives of a large number of Rotary Clubs from our country and the region, The Crown Prince and Princess accepted his invitation, and he called HRH Crown Prince Alexander II to address the present.

The Crown Prince greeted the representatives of the Rotary Clubs from our country, as well as the esteemed guests from abroad, and expressed his satisfaction that in the year of celebration of this significant anniversary, the Club “Cavalla West” and “Belgrade Metropolitan” are creating their fellowship. The Crown Prince expressed his hope that establishing contacts between the clubs can contribute to the creation of more solid bonds and better cooperation.

Beside Their Royal Highnesses, at the celebration were present: HE Mr. Mihalis Spinelis, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Kalcho Hinov, president of the Rotary District for this region, from Bulgaria, Mr. Nikolas Xantopulos, president of the Rotary Club “Cavalla West”, Mr. Aristids Calikis, president of the Rotary Club Hazel Grow from Manchester, representatives of Greek companies, as well as a large number of members.

From: www.royalfamily.org

 

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Cavalla West And Belgrade Metropolitan Rotary Club Fellowship

Photo story:

1. Left to right: Mr. Nikola Obradovic, president Rotary club of Beograd-Metropolitan, Beograd, SCG; H.R.H. Princess Katherine; Mr. Nikolaos G. Xanthopoulos, president Rotary club of Kavala-West, Kavala, Greece; H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II; Mr. Aristides Tsalikis, Rotary club of Hazel Grove, Manchester, UK.

2. Left to right: Mr. Aristides Tsalikis, Rotary club of Hazel Grove, Manchester, UK; Mr. Kalcho Hinov, Governor of District 2480 and Rotary club of Sofia-Balkan, Sofia, Bulgaria; Mrs. Emilija Hinov; H.R.H. Princess Katherine; H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II; Mr. Nikolaos G. Xanthopoulos, president Rotary club of Kavala-West, Kavala, Greece; Mr. Nikola Obradovic, president Rotary club of Beograd-Metropolitan, Beograd, SCG; H.E. Mr. Michel Spinellis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Hellenic Republic, Greece; Mr. Dr. Vojislav Mitic, District Governor Nominee 2006-07 and Rotary club of Nis.

3. From left to right: Mr. Aristides Calikis member of the Rotary Club of Hazel Grove, Manchester, UK, Mr. Kalcho Hinov, Governor of District 2480 and Rotary club of Sofia-Balkan, Sofia, Bulgaria, g-đa Emilija Hinov, H.R.H. Princess Katherine, H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II, Mr. Nikolaos G. Xanthopoulos, president Rotary club of Kavala-West, Kavala, Greece, Mr. Nikola Obradovic, president Rotary club of Beograd-Metropolitan, Beograd, SCG, H.E. Mr. Michel Spinellis, Ambassador of The Hellenic Republic, Greece and Mr. Dr. Vojislav Mitic, District Governor Nominee 2006-07 and Rotary club of Nis at the celebration in Belgrade’s Hyatt Hotel

 

[lamass]

does anyone know how the 3 young princes are doing?

 

[Blueice]

does anyone know how the 3 young princes are doing?

...Hello lamass, welcome to TRF... Information regarding present activities of young Princes are rare and hardly provide good insight, however, I believe they are all doing rather well, making first steps as young professionals in London. Few remarks on their whereabouts and present interests/involvements could be found in prior posts.

 

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THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES VISITED VRBAS, CRVENKA AND VETERNIK

Donation of an ambulance vehicle to the Health Center in Vrbas ​

Belgrade, 14 March 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine visited Vrbas, Crvenka and Veternik today, and the Foundation of HRH Princess Katherine delivered an ambulance vehicle “Yugo Florida” to the Health Center in Vrbas, and a donation of food, clothes, shoes, desks and hygienic material to the Home for children hindered in development.

At the very beginning of the visit to the Backa region, Their Royal Highnesses visited the Municipality of Vrbas, where Mr. Zeljko Lainovic with his closest associates wished them a warm welcome. He introduced the dear guests with the results of the development of this town so far, as well as with future plans. Addressing the present, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II pointed out:

“The future of everyone and of your town as well, is with young people. We should help them to gain a quality education, but also, they should be motivated to stay here and help their own people in the best possible way. We must all be united in realizing this. Only in this way can we succeed and be sure that we have a brighter future ahead of us. Our country deserves to be a part of the big European family, because that place rightly belongs to it in the course of its history” – and added, that they can always count on help from the Royal Family.

Afterwards, TRH went to visit the Health Center in Vrbas, where the valuable donation was delivered - an ambulance vehicle “Yugo Florida” that was purchased with a great effort from the Foundation of HRH Princess Katherine. The keys of this vehicle were ceremonially handed over to the director of the Health Center by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.

Mr. Dusan Komnenovic, director, thanked TRH on behalf of the employees for this valuable present, which will be of great help for the work of the Health Center, and pointed out that Their Royal Highnesses put much effort in helping, not only the Health Center in Vrbas, but also a great number of medical institutions throughout our country.

The present were also addressed by HRH Princess Katherine.

“The ambulance vehicle, which we are handing over to you today, will help you and your everyday fight for human life. Human life is the most valuable thing we have and every effort to save it must be made. That is why the joy of giving is great, when we know that we helped you and your patients. Our heart is always with our people, and we will always be there to alleviate the conditions in which you work” – Princess Katherine pointed out.

Later on, Their Royal Highnesses visited the sugar factory “Crvenka”, and candy factory “Jafa” in Crvenka, where they spent time chatting with the hosts and introduced themselves with the work and results of these two high-tech equipped factories.

At the end of the visit to the Backa region, Their Royal Highnesses visited the Home for children hindered in development, in Veternik, where they delivered a valuable donation of desks, hygienic material, food, clothes and shoes. Mr. Bekic, director, with his closest associates and a great number of children, who live in this Home, wished a warm welcome to the dear guests.

Mr. Bekic, director, thanked the Royal Couple for the valuable donation that resulted from the great humanitarian action of the Foundation of HRH Princess Katherine, in which many good-hearted people from Greece took part, wanting in this way to help the little children in Homes throughout Serbia. Director Bekic declared HRH Princess Katherine the patron of the Home for children hindered in development in Veternik.

Noticeably exited Princess addressed the present and expressed her hope that this donation will help the little children in their everyday work and added:

“Your laughter is the biggest reward for us. There is much love for you in our hearts, and I know you feel that. Thank you for your wish to have me as your patron. It is a great honour for me, but also an obligation to help you in the future, too. Beside the great number of obligations I will try to visit you more often and to spend more time chatting and playing with you.”

The little children performed a short cultural-artistic program in honour of the visit of Their Royal Highnesses and as a sign of their gratitude for the valuable donation of the Foundation of HRH Princess Katherine.

This was the end of today’s visit of HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine to Vrbas, Crvenka and Veternik.

 

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Donation of an ambulance vehicle to the Health Center in Vrbas

Photo story:

1. From left to right: President of Municipality is Mr. Zeljko Lainovic, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine during their visit to Municipality Vrbas

2. From left to right: HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, General Manager of the Health Centre in Vrbas Mr. Dusan Komnenovic and HRH Crown Princess Katherine delivering the ambulance Yugo Florida to the Health Centre in Vrbas

3. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II during the visit to the patients in the Health Centre in Vrbas

4. From left to right: Mr. Dimitrios Tzoutzoulis Manager of Sugar Company in Crvenka, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, HRH Crown Princess Katherine and Mr. Milan Petrovic deputy of the General Manager of the Sugar Company in Crvenka during the visit of Their Royal Highnesses to the Sugar Factory in Crvenka

5. Their Royal Highnesses during the tour in the “Jaffa” Sweets Factory in Crvenka

6. From left to right: Mr. Predrag Bekic General Manager of the Home Mentally Handicapped Children in Veternik, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine with the Diploma of the honorary Patron of this Ho

7. Mr. Predrag Bekic General Manager of the Home Mentally Handicapped Children in Veternik, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and HRH Crown Princess Katherine with the children form the Dome in Veternik

From: www.royalfamily.org

 

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CEREMONY IN HONOR OF THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE GUARD UNITS​

Belgrade, 15 March 2005 - HRH Crown Prince Alexander II was present today at the ceremony organized on the occasion of the retirement of Colonel Cosic, and in honour of the new appointment of the Commander of the Guard Unit, Colonel Goran Radovanovic.

At the very beginning the present were greeted by Assistant General Major Milomir Miladinovic, on behalf of the Army Chief of Staff General Lieutenant-Colonel Dragan Paskas, and recalled the course of development of this elite unit and pointed to the huge importance it has.

Beside HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and the member of the Advisory bodies of the Crown Prof. dr Dragoljub Kavran, present at this ceremony were high officials of the Army of Serbia and Montenegro, as well as representatives of the public and political life.

The Guard Unit of the Army of Serbia and Montenegro, has a rich tradition based on the professional values. Its structure is made of specially chosen, trained and equipped units for personal security of the highest State and Army institutions and persons.

1. HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and the member of the Advisory bodies of the Crown Prof. dr Dragoljub Kavran during the speech of the Deputy of the Chief of Stuff of the Army of Serbia and Montenegro General Lieutenant – colonel Dragan Paskas, General Major Milomir Miladinovic addressing to the present in the honor of the newly appointed Commander of the Guard Brigade Colonel Goran Radovanovic

2. From left to right: Prof. dr Dragoljub Kavran member of the Advisory bodies of the Crown, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Deputy of the Chief of Stuff of the Army of Serbia and Montenegro General Major Milomir Miladinovic at the reception in the honor of the newly appointed Commander of the Guard Brigade Colonel Goran Radovanovic

From: www.royalfamily.org

 

[Danielle]

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES WILL BE PRESENT AT THE FUNERAL OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II
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Belgrade 7 April 2005. - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine will be present at the funeral of His Holiness John Paul II tomorrow 8 April 2005.

Their Royal Highness will be flying to Rome from London on the Queen’s Flight with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

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[Danielle]

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.

For further information, please visit:

http://www.royal.gov.uk and http://www.princeofwales ​

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[Mandy]

Thanks Danielle. I saw Alexander and Katherine arriving at St. George’s Chapel on the CNN coverage of the wedding.

 

[Danielle]

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.

M.L.

 

[Danielle]

EVROPA, March 2005

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.

Zoja Jovanov and

Zorica Djuranovic

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[Danielle]

MESSAGE OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II ON THE OCCASION OF THE ELECTION OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICTUS XVI
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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.

ALEKSANDAR II

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[Danielle]

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)

 

[Warren]

For Danielle

Here is a pic of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine at the Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle.

(This is one of ~*~Humera's~*~ caps.)
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[Danielle]

CORD, JUN 2005.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PAVAROTI RETURNS

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

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[Danielle]

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

 

[Danielle]

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.

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=160544
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=160572

 

[Warren]

Another pic from Greek christening

Here is a link to a pic of Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine attending the reception following the Greek christening in Athens:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=160832

 

[Danielle]

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.

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[Danielle]

THE VIDOVDAN CELEBRATION IN CANADA​

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.

More: http://www.royalfamily.org/statements/state-det/state-1223.htm

Photo: Niagara Falls Vidovdan

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II with Serbian dance group

 

[Danielle]

THE ROYAL COUPLE VISITS NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ​

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.

More: http://www.royalfamily.org/statements/state-det/state-1224.htm

Photos:



With Lord mayor Gary Borroughs on the steps of the historic city hall
Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada



The Lord Mayor Gary Borroughs with HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HRH Princess Katherine in the City hall of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada

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Did anyone living in Ontario hear of their visit? Did it make the news or anything?

 

[GrandDuchess]

From the official website:

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)

 

[Sean.~]

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.

 

[rchainho]

Royal News Prince Alexander Plans 60th Birthday Celebration

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/entertainment/72922004.htm

 

[GrandDuchess]

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.

 

[Danielle]

I couldn't see the photos for the past few days, but I can see them now. Thanks GrandDuchess for posting them.

Here are some more photos from: www.royalfamily.org

 

[Danielle]

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.

More: http://www.royalfamily.org/statements/state-det/state-1233.htm


National ensemble Kolo welcomed the high officials and foreign dignitaries in front of the Institute for monumental protection


Atmosfere (sic) during the Concert of Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra at Kalemegdan


Fireworks during the performance of Hendel’s "Royal fireworks music"


HRH Crown Prince Alexander II welcomed the presents and thanked for the wonderful event


People of Belgrade had the opportunity to meet and greet HRH Crown Prince Alexander II on occasion of his birthday