HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II EASTER MESSAGE – 2012- [Royal House of Serbia]

 

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II EASTER MESSAGE

- 2012-

Brothers and sisters, my fellow countryman,

We will mark this year again the day of the Lord’s Resurrection, one of the greatest festive daysin Christianity.

Before this coming holy day, my family and I remember together with you the words of the Jesus – messages of peace, understanding and the mutual respect, by which He taught mankind.

Spending the time of Christ’s Resurrection together with your families is wonderful, and to keep the core of the family gathering and love in spite of the difficulties and challenges imposed due to the contemporary circumstances and the time we live in.

Let us remember and mention by both the words and deeds those that are helpless and poor, ill and expelled from their homes, let’s help those that are unable by themselves and for whose any help is precious. This is the best way we can show our goodness.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ brings to us all the message of hope and love. Let’s celebrate it this year, too, with joy, praying to the Lord to be with us in these times that are setting new challenges in front of all of us.

My wife and sons and I join in sending these warm wishes and we salute you all together by the traditional Easter greeting:

Christ is Risen!

Indeed He is Risen!

Aleksandar II

InBelgrade, before Easter, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TRADITIONAL EASTER RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THEWHITE PALACE [Royal House of Serbia]

 

TRADITIONAL EASTER RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THEWHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 10 April 2012 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Crown Princess Katherine and Prince Alexander hosted the traditional Easter receptions during the day at the White Palace for over a thousand children without parental care, Roma children and children with disabilities.

Along with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Alexander and Mrs. Alison Andrews, His Grace Bishop Andrej of Remesiana also attended the traditional Easter receptions and greeted children and explained the importance of Easter to them.

Addressing the children, HRH Crown Prince Alexander warmly welcomed them and said: “We have a wonderful opportunity to share the spirit of Easter, the most joyful holiday. I hope that you will have a wonderful time, and that you will like the presents that especially my wife Crown Princess Katherine and her foundation together with their friends have prepared for you”.

TheSt. John the Theologist children’s church choir from Sabac performed the Serbian National Anthem “Boze pravde” and traditional Easter songs. After the reception and delivery presents the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in the Park near the WhitePalace.

Today’s events were supported by HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation, and numerous friends from Switzerland, United States of America and Serbia: Nestle Adriatic foods d.o.o, Coca-Cola Hellenic Serbia, Bakery Trpkovic, Paracinka Paracin, Bombonice Curug, Mala Moda Marija, Ishrana product,Dexy Co, Vrabac, Dairy Granice, Oriflame, Humanitarian organization Lifeline Chicago, Veropoulos d.o.o, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Niklan, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Le Roux.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE ROYAL COUPLE ATTEND EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION MASS AT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL (Royal House Of Serbia)

 

THE ROYAL COUPLE ATTEND EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION MASS AT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

Belgrade, 7 April 2012 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended this evening a Eucharistic Celebration for Easter, officiated by His Eminence Monsignor Stanislav Hocevar, Roman Catholic Metropolitan and Archbishop of Belgrade, at the Roman Catholic Cathedral inBelgrade. The Mass was also attended by H.E. Mr. Srdjan Sreckovic, Minister of Religion and Diaspora, H.E. Mr. Milan Markovic, Minister of Human and Minority Rights, Public Administration and Local Self-Government, His Grace Bishop Andrej of Remesiana, Vicar Bishop of Serbian Patriarch, Serbian state and city officials, representatives of the diplomatic corps inSerbia, members of the clergy and numerous citizens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II Easter Message (Royal House of Serbia)

 

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II EASTER MESSAGE

-         GREGORIAN CALENDAR 2012 -

The great day of the Resurrection of Our Lord is upon us. The great day, that enlightened the world with joy and gave purpose to our existence. The day above all days and the feast above all feasts. I am joined by my wife Crown Princess Katherine, sons Hereditary Prince Peter, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander in wishing that this Holy Day remind us that we are all God’s children and that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is a call to find within ourselves what is good, for our sake and for the sake of general salvation.

We pray to the Lord to give us strength and wisdom to overcome all pain and trouble. We pray that we will work together for the benefit of Serbia and everyone in our country for present and future generations. We pray that during these days, when the global economic crisis and various natural and human-inflicted disasters are threatening countries and nations all over the world, we pray for peace, recovery and progress.

We pray to the Resurrected Lord to bless us and save and protect our compatriots in Kosovo and Metohija, and everywhere in the world where there is suffering, pain, injustice and violence.

Let Easter resurrect in us the noblest virtues that will make us endure as nation and as people. These are qualities of love for our neighbours, justice for every wrong, peace for the troubled, strength for the weak, help for the poor and needy, and unity to enable us to live and work together.

The resurrection of Jesus offers us a message of hope, love, and grace. Once again my wife and sons join me in extending our warmest wishes, and we do so in the very same spirit of Easter.

Christ is Risen!

Alexander II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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KINGDOM OF SERBIA ASSOCIATION MARKS PATRON SAINT DAY AT THEWHITE PALACE [Royal House Of Serbia]

 

KINGDOM OF SERBIA ASSOCIATION MARKS PATRON SAINT DAY AT THEWHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 26 February 2012 – Kingdom of Serbia, a monarchist association whose patron is His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II, celebrated its Patron Saint Day this evening at the White Palace. The ceremony was hosted by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, and was very well attended. The reception was also attended by Their Graces Bishop of Zvornik and Tuzla Vasilije and Vicar Bishop of Remeziana Andrej, His Grace Mnsg. Djuro Gasparevic, Bishop of Srem, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Chushev, Ambassador of Republic of Belarus, Prof. Dr. Dragoljub Kavran, member of the Crown Council, Mr. Milorad Savicevic, Prof. Dr. Kosta Cavoski and Mr. Djurdje  Ninkovic, members of the Crown Cabinet, and many distinguished guests.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II addressed the guests and wished them a happy Patron Saint Day St. Symeon Myroblytai. His Grace Bishop of Zvornik and Tuzla Vasilije and Mr. Bojan Starcevic, President of Kingdom of Serbia Association, also delivered speeches.

TheKingdom of Serbia is the biggest monarchist association inSerbia, with over 15000 members and 50 branches all over the country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Royal Couple Attend Opening of 3rd Serbian Society of Hypertension International Meeting [Royal House of Serbia]

 

ROYAL COUPLE ATTEND OPENING OF3rd SERBIAN SOCIETY OF HYPERTENSION INTERNATIONAL MEETING

Belgrade, 25 February 2012 – Their Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended tonight the official opening ceremony of 3rd Serbian Society of Hypertension International Meeting at Hotel Continental in Belgrade. Their Royal Highnesses are patrons of this major medical event in Serbia, that gathered over 1000 doctors from Serbia and abroad, with 110 lecturers from Serbia and 30 guest lecturers from Europe and the United States of America. The congress is being held under auspices of the European Society for Hypertension (ESH) and the International Society for Hypertension (ISH).

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine officially opened the Congress and in her address she emphasized: “I would like to praise the organizing committee and all who participated in preparing this event for their hard work. This important congress presents an excellent opportunity to display the latest results in the broad field of hypertension research as well as to exchange ideas and experience. I am certain that the conclusions and recommendations from this congress will aid further development in all aspects related to hypertension as well as improving the level of health services, for the ultimate benefit of our citizens and health professionals alike”.

The programme of this congress will include a broad range of topics, includingepidemiology of hypertension, the role of the nervous system in hypertension, kidney and hypertension, hypertension and obesity, risk factor management, endocrine hypertension, large blood vessels and hypertension, metabolic syndrome.

Congress is being held at the Hotel Continental inBelgrade from February 25 to February 28, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY [Royal House of Serbia]

 

HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Belgrade, 7 January 2012 – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine accompanied by her grandson Michael Garfinkel and his friends from theUnited States of America spent Christmas Day traditionally visiting children hospitals and participating at “Christmas lunch” humanitarian event.   Before the traditional family Christmas lunch, HRH Crown Princess Katherine visited University Children’s Hospitals inTirsova Street where she delivered toys and sweets to children in departments of hematology and cardiology. Then Princess Katherine visited children’s department at Institute for oncology and radiology of Serbia. After that HRH Crown Princess Katherine visited children department in Institute for Orthopedic Surgery “Banjica”, bringing little patients warmth and happiness of holiday season, and showing them that they are not left alone. 

HRH Princess Katherine then took part at the “Christmas lunch” humanitarian event in Home for children without parental care “Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj” inBelgrade. This traditional event is organized by Culinary Association of Serbia, and among participants were members of Belgrade City Assembly, members of diplomatic corps H.E. Mrs. Mary Warlick, Ambassador of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Igor Jovovic, Ambassador of Montenegro and his wife, H.E. Mr. Nils Ragnar Kamswag, Ambassador of Kingdom of Norway, H.E. Mr. Erwin Helmut Hofer, Ambassador of Switzerland, H.E. Mr. Demosthenes Stoidis, Ambassador of Greece and famous Serbian Chefs who served Christmas lunch to the beneficiaries of the Home. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ROYAL COUPLE ATTEND CHRISTMAS LITURGY [Royal House of Serbia]

 

ROYAL COUPLE ATTEND CHRISTMAS LITURGY

Belgrade, 7 January 2012 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended this morning the Holy Liturgy at theCathedralChurch of St. Michael the ArchangelinBelgrade. The Holy Liturgy was officiated by His Holiness Patriarch Irinej ofSerbia and Hierarchs of Serbian Orthodox Church.

 

Morning Christmas Liturgy was attended by H.E. Mr. Ivica Dacic, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, H.E. Mr. Srdjan Sreckovic, Minister of Religion and Diaspora, Mr. Tomislav Nikolic, President of Serbian Progressive Party, Mr.Slobodan Homen, state secretary in the Ministry of Justice, and great number of citizens ofBelgrade and Serbia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE ROYAL PALACE [Royal House of Serbia]

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade, 6 January 2012 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Peter, Prince Philip, Prince Alexander and Michael Garfinkel, the grandson of Princess Katherine, celebrated Christmas Eve at the Royal Palace in Dedinje.
The traditional burning of the Yule log was performed in front of the Royal Palace, which was blessed by Protopresbyter Vladan Perisic, Father Panayotis Kartasios, representative of the Greek Orthodox Church in Serbia, Father Ilija Buha and clergy of the Serbian Orthodox Church. 

Beside Their Royal Highnesses there were present members of the Gendarmerie, employees of The Royal Palace, as well as representatives of the media. Burning of the Yule log was followed by traditional short reception for all present at the Royal Palace.

Representatives of HM King Peter I Foundation from Oplenac participated at Evening Liturgy and Christmas Eve activities in front of the Church of St. George. After burning of the Yule log over 700 children from Topola and surrounding villages received Christmas parcels.
Their Royal Highnesses will attend Morning Christmas Liturgy on 7th of January at 9:00 am at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Belgrade that will be officiated by His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia

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HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE JULIAN CALENDAR [Royal House of Serbia]

HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II  CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE JULIAN CALENDAR 

Belgrade, 6 January 2012 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II extends his Christmas and New Year’s message to the citizens of Serbia who celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar. 

Dear Citizens of Serbia,

2011 was a very difficult year for Serbia, although we fulfilled all our international obligations, unfortunately the European Parliament postponed the decision about candidacy status in the European Union. It is not officially requested that Serbia recognise Kosovo, but it is demanded that Serbia normalise relationships in the spirit of good neighbours. Our people who live there are suffering great pressure, and Serbian sanctuaries are in danger to be labeled as somebody else’s by UNESCO. All this is happening on the eve of 2012, the centenary of the First Balkan War, when my great grandfather King Peter I fulfilled Kosovo’s oath to liberate the Serbian Jerusalem. Even then, 100 years ago, Serbia tried to find its’ own path between the great powers that were not always friendly, but Serbia had its national interests, its strategy and its way to realise them. Some people say that history should not be a burden on the way towards the future, and I agree with that, but history should teach us some things, and we should learn from it, to avoid repeating the same mistakes.      The economy is another field in which we have suffered a very difficult year, and not just us but the world as a whole. Nevertheless, much more decisive actions are needed to remove bureaucratic barriers, so that the economic environment becomes more friendly for our business people and attractive for foreign investors.  I am extremely proud that the previous year brought several world class results. Our young mathematicians won world competitions again, as well as our female national volleyball team and Novak Djokovic was proclaimed the best athlete in the world. Belgrade got a new bridge over Sava River, the first one in 40 years. We have winners here, among us. All these achievements confirm that Serbia is a country of many talents and great potential.  Those are the reasons for us all to unite, to build stable and prosperous society, for the benefit of our homeland, our families and all citizens of Serbia regardless of religion or ethnic origin.

My family joins me in wishing all citizens of Serbia a good and prosperous New Year for 2012.

Merry Christmas!

Christ is born!

Alexander

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