Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia...they were referred to as "of Serbia and Montenegro" in the Indianapolis Star (our paper), they were in Indianapolis (where I'm from and still live) last month, attending a benefit. Unlike Prince Andrew, Duke of York, the Crown Prince and Princess were more accessible to other guests AND they even made comments (nice ones) about Indianapolis on the news. Prince Andrew, his ex Sarah, and Prince Michael of Kent have all visited here. Prince Andrew and Sarah were here before for the U.S. Grand Prix. :flower:
This topic is dedicated to Yugoslavian Royalties. History and present situation considering Royal Family of Serbia and Montenegro. Please post your comments and photos here. Thank you. :flower:
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine was born in Athens, Greece on 13 November, 1943. She is the daughter of Robert and Anna Batis.Princess Katherine was educated in Athens Greece and Lausanne Switzerland. HRH studied business at the University of Denver, Colorado, and the University of Dallas, Texas. Princess Katherine was in business for a few years in the United States.Her Royal Highness was previously married and has two children David and Alison. Alison has four children: Amanda, Stephanie, Nicolas and Michael and they live in Greece. Princess Katherine has traveled extensively and has lived in Australia, Africa and the United States.Princess Katherine met HRH Crown Prince Alexander in Washington, DC in 1984 and they were married in London on September 21, 1985. Their best man was HM King Constantine of the Hellenes (Greece), and the witness was HRH Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia the uncle of Crown Prince Alexander.Princess Katherine’s charitable activities have been numerous and especially since the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. Her Royal Highness has brought much relief to especially children, the elderly and all those in need regardless of religion or ethnic origin. Princess Katherine is the Patron of various humanitarian organizations including Lifеline Humanitarian Organization, SOS Appeal for Life and United Orthodox Aid. At the beginning of August 2001 The Foundation of Her Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Katherine was established in Belgrade whose task it is to continue and increase humanitarian activities.In 1991 Crown Prince Alexander accompanied by HRH Crown Princess Katherine, HRH Hereditary Prince Peter, HRH Prince Philip and HRH Prince Alexander traveled to Serbia and were very enthusiastically greeted by hundreds of thousands who see the Karadjordjevic Dynasty as the embodiment of all that is best for a democratic future as a Constitutional Monarchy. Before the October 5 2000 Revolution the Crown Princess also traveled to Serbia in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 2000. HRH The Crown Princess also traveled to Montenegro and Kosovo in 1999, and Bosnia in 2000. On 17 July, 2001 HRH Crown Prince Alexander, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, HRH Hereditary Prince Peter, HRH Prince Philip and HRH Prince Alexander took up residence in The Royal Palace in Belgrade.Her Royal Highness speaks Greek, English, French and some Spanish, and she is also studying Serbian. Princess Katarina Katherine enjoys music, reading, and all the activities that regard children, cooking, the theatre and cross-country skiing.
His Royal Highness, The Hereditary Prince Peter was born in Chicago, Illinois USA on February 5, 1980. He is the eldest son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HIRH Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans and Braganza. Prince Peter is the grandson of HM King Peter II. His Godfather is HRH Prince Aleksandar of Yugoslavia son of HRH Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia. HRH Prince Peter lived in Chicago until the end of 1981, when he moved with his parents to Virginia. In 1983 he first attended morning pre-school in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, and in 1984 he went to day school. In 1988 at the age of eight HRH was a student at one of London's top preparatory day schools. In June 1998 HRH graduated from The King’s School Canterbury in England having obtained three “A” level's in Art, Spanish and French. In spring 1999 HRH The Hereditary Prince completed an art foundation course at Camberwell College of Arts (London Institute) in London. In May 2000 Prince Peter completed a series art programmes on the European continent mainly in Barcelona and Seville Spain. Prince Peter spent a year 1999-2000 at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) an Ivy League College on the East Coast of the United States. He is currently in London getting job experience in the field of graphic design and computer technologies.HRH The Hereditary Prince speaks English, Spanish and French, and continues with his Serbian studies. Prince Peter enjoys snowboarding, drawing and painting. He is interested in the arts, music and graphic design. Before the 5 October 2000 revolution Prince Peter traveled to Serbia in 1991 and in July 2000. On July 17 2001 Prince Peter and The Royal Family took up residence in The Royal Palace in Belgrade. He has traveled throughout Europe, the United States, and has also visited the Middle East, South East Asia, Central and South America.
His Royal Highness was born in Fairfax Virginia USA on January 15, 1982. He is the fraternal twin of Prince Philip and he is third in the line to the Throne after his elder brother Hereditary Prince Peter and Prince Philip. He is the son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and HIRH Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans Braganza. Prince Alexander is the grandson of the HM King Peter II and HM Queen Alexandra. His Godparents are HM the Queen of Spain, HM King Constantine of the Hellenes (Greece), and HRH the Duchess of Calabria.
Prince Alexander lived in Virginia until 1984. Together with his twin brother he first attended kindergarten in London. In 1990 at the age of eight HRH Prince Alexander attended one of London's top preparatory schools. In June 2000 Prince Alexander graduated from King’s School Canterbury in England having obtained three “A” level's in Spanish, French, Government and Politics. Prince Alexander is at this time in the United States at well-known college and majoring in media and communications.
HRH speaks English, Spanish and French and is continuing his Serbian studies. Prince Alexander enjoys surfing, snowboarding, skate boarding and scuba diving. He is interested in current affairs, computers and science. Before the October 5 2000 revolution Prince Alexander traveled to Serbia in 1991 and Bosnia in 2000. On July 17 2001 Prince Alexander and The Royal Family took up residence in The Royal Palace in Belgrade. He has traveled throughout Europe, the United States, and has also visited the Middle East, South East Asia, Central and South America.
His Royal Highness was born in Fairfax, Virginia USA, on January 15, 1982. He is the fraternal twin of Prince Alexander and second in the line to the Throne after Hereditary Prince Peter. He is the son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and HIRH Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans Braganza. HRH is grandson of the HM King Peter II and HM Queen Alexandra. His Godparents are HM King Constantine of the Hellenes (Greece), HM the Queen of Spain and HRH the Duchess of Calabria. HRH Prince Philip lived in Virginia until 1984. Together with his twin brother, he first attended kindergarten in London. In 1990 at the age of eight HRH Prince Philip attended one of London's top preparatory schools. In June 2000, HRH Prince Philip graduated from The King’s School Canterbury in England having obtained three “A” level's in Spanish, Government and Politics, and Geography. Prince Philip is attending a well-known university in the United Kingdom and reading Slavonic and Hispanic Studies. 2003-2004 HRH will be undertaking an exchange program with a Spanish University. HRH speaks English, Spanish and French, and is continuing his Serbian studies. Prince Philip enjoys skate boarding, scuba diving and snowboarding. He is interested in painting, music, computers and science. Before the 5 October 2000 revolution Prince Philip traveled to Serbia in 1991 and Bosnia in 2000. On July 17 2001 Prince Philip and The Royal Family took up residence in The Royal Palace in Belgrade. He has traveled throughout Europe, the United States, and has also visited the Middle East, South East Asia, Central and South America.
The Wedding of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia (*1945) and his first wife Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans-Braganza (*1946) - divorced, both remarried
Original caption: Portrait of Prince Alexandre of Yugoslavia at the Federal Palace of Belgrade as he is presented with the keys and symbols of his ancestors.
Is it really appropriate for a Crown Prince to be enumerated, i.e. CP Alexander "II"? Shouldn't this be reserved for monarchs?
Crown Prince of Yugoslavia Alexander II
Alexander II, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, stands in front of a portrait of his father, King Peter II.
PCE & PCSSE OF YUGOSLAVIA APPEAL FOR HEALTH AID
Original caption: HRH Crown Princess Katherine and Crown Prince Aleksander of Yugoslavia at a press conference where they appealed for aid for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's health sector.
Crown Prince and Princess of Yugoslavia
Crown Prince Alexander (Aleksandar) of Yugoslavia and his wife, Crown Princess Katherine (Katarina), visit London to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of Great Britain
CHRISTENING OF ACHILEAS ANDREAS OF GREECE.
Original caption: Prince Alexander (Alejandro) of Yugoslavia smiling at the christening of Achileas Andreas, 3rd child of Crown Prince and Crown Princess Pavlos of Greece, at the Greek cathedral in London
PRINCE ALEXANDER OF YUGOSLAVIA RETURNS TO BELGRADE
Original caption: Portrait of Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, on the first day of his return.
Princess Jelisaveta Karadjordjevic of Yugoslavia (L), also known by her English name, Elizabeth
Stripping the Karadjordjevic Family
of nationality and property
On the basis of Article 16 Clause 3, Article 17 Clause 2 of the Nationality Law of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia of 1st July 1946 and on the basis of Article 14 Clause 3 of the Law on Categories of Penalties of 14 August 1946, and in conjunction with Article 4 Clause 23 of the Law on the Presidium of the FPRY People’s Assembly, the Presidency of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia
HAVE DECIDED:
To take away Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia nationality and confiscate all property of:
Petar (Aleksandar) Karadjordjevic,
Aleksandar (Petar) Karadjordjevic,
Tomislav (Aleksandar) Karadjordjevic,
Andrej (Aleksandar) Karadjordjevic,
Marija (Aleksandar) Karadjordjevic,
Pavle (Arsene) Karadjordjevic,
Olga (Pavle) Karadjordjevic,
Aleksandar (Pavle) Karadjordjevic,
Nikola (Pavle) Karadjordjevic, and
Jelisaveta (Pavle) Karadjordjevic,
all of them now abroad.
The Government of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia has been entrusted with the implementation of this decision.
No. 392
8 March 1947
Belgrade
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE PRAESIDIUM OF THE PEOPLE`S ASSEMBLY OF THE FEDERATIVE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
[Signature:] [Signature:]
I. Perunicic Dr. I. Ribar
King Peter Of Yugoslavia
Original caption: 4/6/1959- Kansas City, MO: King sized wave. Giving the U.S. a great big hand, exiled King Peter of Yugoslavia waves a greeting at Kansas City, MO. Smiling even though he missed a plane connection at the Municpial Aiport, the 34-year-old ex-monarch is touring the U.S. at the inivitation of his church, the United Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church. His right hand isn't really as big as it seems in this photo, made with an extreme wide angle (21 mm) lens.
Prince Nicholas of Yugoslavia, who was killed in a car crash at the age of 25.
Prince Nicholas Of Yugoslavia
Prince Nicholas, the youngest son of Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia, drive his electric car in 1936.
Princess Olga and Princess Elizabeth
Princess Olga, wife of the Regent of Yugoslavia and sister to the Duchess of Kent, holds her daughter Princess Elizabeth, who was born last summer
Royalty of Yugoslavia
Prince Nicolas Karageorgevitch of Yugoslavia and his bride, the former Mrs Dorothy Snyder Cochran of Brooklyn, prepare to disembark the Cunard liner SS Berengaria.
King Alexander and Prince Peter of Yugoslavia
King Alexander of Yugoslavia with his eldest son and heir Prince Peter, during the celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the King's accession. Prince Peter, the official head of the Yugoslav Sokols, wears the Sokol uniform.
Young Prince Peter of Yugoslavia
Crown Prince George of Serbia
Yugoslavian Royal Family
King Alexander I of Yugoslavia and his wife with their son Prince Peter, who later became King
King and Queen of Yugoslavia at Son's Christening
The King and Queen of Yugoslavia stand outside Westminster Abbey with their son, the Crowned Prince after the christening ceremony. London, England, UK, October 24, 1945.
Royalty with Newborn Daughter
Princess Christina, niece of the Duke of Edinburgh, looks on as her husband Prince Andrei of Yugoslavia, holds their newborn baby Maria
Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia
Original caption: HRH (His Royal Highness) Prince Paul, Regent of Yugoslavia.
Princess Marie of Romania
Princess Marie of Romania, who later became Princess Marie of Yugoslavia.
King Alexander of Serbia Reviewing Troops
Original caption: The Royal Serbian Wedding. The King of Serbia held a brilliant parade of his troops on his wedding day, at which he was accompanied by the King of Rumania at the saluting post. His new Queen eagerly watched her husband and his splendid regiments from a stand, while the Duke of York rode immediately behind the two Kings.
Serbian Royal Wedding Party
Original caption: The Serbian Royal Wedding. The wedding party aboard the Serbian royal yacht. Left to right, Princess Marie, now Queen of Serbia, Queen Marie of Romania, King Ferdinand of Romania and King Alexander, the groom of Serbia.
King Peter Of Yugoslavia As A Boy
King Alexander I
Formal portrait of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia wearing a military uniform
Young Royalty Enjoying the Outdoors
Original caption: Ischia, Italy: Royal Relaxation. Vacationing on the Mediterranean Island of Ischia, Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, daughter of former King Umberto of Italy, and her husband Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia take it easy on a windy balcony. Now making their home in Paris, they spent the first part of their Italian holiday in Florence.
Original caption: Helena of Yugoslavia, M.Barrière, Me Gaubert, Maria Pia of Savoy, Ct & Ct'ess Portales, Pce. Serge
NY PREMIERE: 'WHERE THE MONEY IS' BY M.KANIEVSKA
Original caption: Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia attended the premiere of Marek Kanievska's film. Princess Elizabeth (Jelisaveta Karadjordjevic) is mother of an actress Khaterine Oxenberg.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN.
Crown Prince Alexander (Alejandro) of Yugoslavia and his wife, Crown Princess Katherine (Katarina).
PARIS : 19TH INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES 'BIENNALE'.
Original caption: Thierry Gaubert and his wife Helene de Yougoslavieat the 'Carrousel du Louvre'.
1997 MONEGASQUE RED CROSS GALA
1997 MONEGASQUE RED CROSS GALA
MONEGASQUE RED CROSS GALA
LAUNCH OF THE PERFUME 'SO PRETTY' BY CARTIER IN PARIS
hi!! can anyone please post some informations about how then did they get back the throne and why is the Crown prince not call the King and instead of being called the crown prince? Thanks..Good Day to All
Thanks Sean.~
Ya please continue because i don't understand if they don't have the throne back, then y are they called the royal familiy? Are they residing in yugoslavia now? Are they welcome by the government or the people?
Thanks again!!
i don't understand if they don't have the throne back, then y are they called the royal familiy? Are they residing in yugoslavia now? Are they welcome by the government or the people?
Hello Duke,
Hope you wouldn't mind me crashing in with a reply. I don't have all the answers, but let me try...:
They are royal family although they are not ruling the country any more. Besides, the country they've been monarchs of doesn't exists any more. That certainly caused quite a few legal issues to be raised in respect to their inheritance in former Yugoslavian Republics (i.e. Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia).
Crown Prince Alexandar and family, his (now late) uncle (paternal) Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic with family and Princess Jelisaveta Karadjordjevic (Elisabeth George - as she is known in abroad) are residents of Belgrade, the capitol of former Yugoslavia and Serbia. The legal procedure of returning all their possessions taken away from them by communist regime has been finished. This should answer your question about current government's position regarding Royal Family. After democratic changes (2000) incomparably more tolerant.
There is, however the conflict inside the family (on relation Crown Prince Alexandar - Elisabeth and Alexandar - children of late Regent Pavle (Paul)). Not only in regard to the throne but also the entire heredity.
As to your question whether they've been accepted well by the people - I can not be exclusive in any claims since it entirely depends on personal political convictions of each citizen. There are monarchist or pro-monarchist political parties on Serbian political scene. They don't seem to have considerably large number of voters.
LAUNCH OF THE PERFUME 'SO PRETTY' BY CARTIER IN PARIS
RECEPTION BEFORE THE WEDDING OF ALEXIA OF GREECE.
Crown Prince Alexander (Alejandro) of Yugoslavia and his wife, Crown Princess Katherine (Katarina).
PARIS : 20TH INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES 'BIENNALE'.
Original caption: Thierry Gaubert and his wife Helene de Yougoslavie at the 'Carrousel du Louvre'.
CHRISTENING OF THE SON OF PRINCE PAVLOS OF GREECE.
Crown Prince Alexander (Alejandro) of Yugoslavia and his wife, Crown Princess Katherine (Katarina).
RECEPTION AT JOCKEY CLUB WITH PRINCE OF YUGOSLAVIA
Original caption: Prince Alexandre, the Countess of Paris and Katherine of Yugoslavia.
PRINCE CHARLES AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM IN NEW YORK WITH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDAR AND FORMER AMERICAN PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH
PRINCE ALEXANDER OF YUGOSLAVIA RETURNS TO BELGRADE
Original caption: President Vojislav Kostunica and his wife Zorica (on left) welcome Prince Alexander and his wife Catherine (on right).
PRINCE ALEXANDER OF YUGOSLAVIA RETURNS TO BELGRADE
Original caption: Admirers of the Prince with the coat of arms of the Royal Family, on the arrival of Prince Alex -ander of Yugoslavia in Belgrade
PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF YUGOSLAVIA ON VISIT
Original caption: Prince Alexander and princess Catherine of Yugosl--avia are in their hotel room in Belgrade.
LONDON: DAVID FROST HOSTS SOCIETY PARTY
Original caption: Carlyle Square, Chelsea: Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia.
Princess Jelisaveta Karadjordjevic of Yugoslavia, also known by her English name, Elizabeth, launched the scent E, created by blending the fragrances of four different flowers. The perfume, to be manufactured and sold in Serbia, was dedicated to all women in the republic by Karadjordjevic when she announced, "Every woman has the right to feel like a princess."
RECEPTION ON THE EVE OF INFANTA CRISTINA'S MARRIAGE
50TH BIRTHDAY OF CARL GUSTAF XVI OF SWEDEN
FILE PHOTO OF LATE PRINCE TOMISLAV KARADJORDJEVIC
Original caption: BEL06:YUGOSLAVIA-PRINCE:BELGRADE,13JUL00 - FILE PHOTO 19JUL94 - Serb Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic, brother of Yugoslavia's last king, died July 12 at the age of 73, his family said. Prince Tomislav was the second son of King Alexandar I and brother of late King Petar II, who left Yugoslavia in 1941 after Nazi Germany overran his country, which later came under communist rule. PICTURE TAKEN 19JUL94. pek/Photo by Petar Kujundzic REUTERS
YUGOSLAVIA - CROWN PRINCE - FUNERAL
Original caption: Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic of Yugoslavia (L), who lives in exile in London and his eldest son Petar ® attend the funeral service of Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic, a member of the Serbian royal family, in King Petar I Karadjordjevic memorial monastery in Oplenac, near Topola, some 70 km south of Belgrade 16 July 2000. Prince Karadjordjevic, the uncle of Crown Prince Alexander, died of cancer 12 July.
YUGOSLAVIA - CROWN PRINCE - FUNERAL
Original caption: Princess Linda Karadjordjevic, widow of Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic, member of the Serbian Royal Family, arrives for the funeral service for her husband at King Petar I Karadjordjevic memorial monastery in Oplenac, near Topola, some 70 km south of Belgrade 16 July 2000. Prince Karadjordjevic, the uncle of Crown Prince Alexander who lives in exile in London, died of cancer at the age of 72, 12 July.
GENERAL WIEV OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR PRINCE TOMISLAV KARADJORDJEVIC
Original caption: BEL03D:YUGOSLAVIA-FUNERAL:OPLENAC,16JUL00 - General view of the funeral service for Prince Tomislav Karadjordevic in St. George's church in Oplenac, some 80km of Belgrade, July 16. Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic, brother of Yugoslavia's last King, was laid to rest in the family crypt on Sunday in presence of his nephew, Crown Prince Alexandar, and other members of the royal family. pek/Photo by Goran Tomasevic REUTERS
FILE PHOTO OF LATE PRINCE TOMISLAV KARADJORDJEVIC
Original caption: BEL02:YUGOSLAVIA-PRINCE:BELGRADE,13JUL00 - FILE PHOTO APR96 - Serb Prince Tomislav Karadjordjevic holds the authentic crown of his brother, Yugoslavia's last King Petar II Karadjordjevic, in Serbia's History Museum in Belgrade in April, 1996. Prince Tomislav died on Wednesday at the age 73. Prince Tomislav was the second son of King Aleksandar I and brother of King Petar II, who left Yugoslavia in 1941 after Nazi Germany overran his country, which came under communist rule after World War II. im/str REUTERS
A VERY RARE PHOTO OF YUGOSLAVIAN ROYAL CROWN
RECEPTION ON THE EVE OF INFANTA CRISTINA'S MARRIAGE
Personal note: To The Knight of the Nobel Heart ...:)
PRINCE ALEXANDER OF YUGOSLAVIA RETURNS TO BELGRADE
Original caption: Prince Alexander is received by the Head of the Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pavle.
PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF YUGOSLAVIA ON VISIT
Royalties and the people...
25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF SWEDISH ROYAL COUPLE
Original caption: Celebrations in Gripsholm castle. Prince Alexandre of Yougoslavia and his wife Princess Katherine.
MARRIAGE OF THE INFANTA CRISTINA IN BARCELONA
SERVICE TO MARK PRINCE PHILIP'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Original caption: Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia with his wife Princess Katherine arriving to attend the service to mark Prince Philip's 80th birthday at St George's Chapel.
FUNERAL FOR DON JUAN, FATHER OF THE KING JUAN CARLOS
CHARLES DE BOURBON-SICILES WEDS CAMILLA CROCIANI
Original caption: Barbara and Alexander of Yugoslavia arrive at the reception at the Sporting Club.
Linear Mode
