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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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THEWHITE PALACE [Royal House Of Serbia]

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THEWHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 4. January 2012. – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine together with His Grace Bishop Lavrentije of Sabac and His Grace Vicar Bishop of Remesiana Andrej, hosted today at the White Palace the traditional Christmas receptions for children from all over Serbia without parental care, children with disabilities, Roma children, refugee and internally displaced children. The children had the opportunity to receive wonderful presents that were obtained through great efforts of Their Royal Highnesses, Lifeline Chicago office, LifelineNew York office as well as numerous Companies and Embassies inSerbia.

More than 1200 children ages 3 to 15, had the opportunity to feel and share the joy of Christmas with Their Royal Highnesses.

The first reception was organized for the children without parental care from  schools and associations from Belgrade, Pancevo, Sremska Kamenica, Smederevo, Velika Plana i Inđija, Roma children from Belgrade, as well as children of victims of war from  municipality Savski Venac.

The second reception was organized for children with disabilities fromBelgrade and surrounding, Nis, Kladovo, Vranje, Bela Crkva, Bor,Subotica, Cajetina, and  Kovin.

The third reception will be organized for children without parental care from Bujanovac. Sombor, Kragujevac,Nis, Subotica, Velika Hoca, Orahovac, Aleksinac, Uzice, Nova Crnja, Roma and socially disadvantaged children from Ada, Subotica and Kostolac, and children from refugee camp from  Pirot and Bela Palanka.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine together with His Grace Bishop Lavrentije of Sabac and His Grace Vicar Bishop of Remesiana Andrej welcomed the children, wishing them all the best for Christmas and the New Year.

At 6 pmin the Great Hall of theSava Center the youngest children will have the opportunity to enjoy the original music performance by our renowned famous artistSlobodan Trkulja “Music for children “. In addition to the numerous instruments, such as the Armenian duduk, piano, clarinet, tambura, kaval, flute, guitar and bagpipes, Trkulja created music on children toys, bottles, glasses, and some other different objects.

The children will play with our famous artistSlobodan Trkulja and receive  presents from the Royal Couple, provided by numerous donors from Serbia and other countries: H.R.H. Princess Sybilla of Luxembourg, Adra , Art Ival, Baloon Center, Coca-Cola Hellenic Serbia, Ishrana Produkt, Paraćinka Paraćin ad, Al Grosso, Rio Valjevo, Mogyi Trade, Ishrana produkt, „Mala Moda Marija“, Pekara Trpković, Vrabac , Kika Loznica-čarape, Bombonica Čurug, Megaplast, Deutche schule Belgrad, French Embassy, Ghana Embassy, Egyptian Embassy, Hungarian Embassy, Angola Embassy, Turkish Embassy, Belorussia Embassy, Embassy of Greece, Embassy of Italy, Embassy of Switzerland, Embassy of Croatia, Commercial section of the Austrian Embassy, Timex,  Mr. and  Mrs. La Roux, Mattel, Lifeline Chicago, Lifeline New York, Polimark, Podravka, Hairdress assocination from Petrovac na Mlavi, Tigar Maniera, Robert Bosch d.o.o., Dufry d.o.o., Naturino.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR CHILDREN ORGANISED BY PRINCESS KATHERINE FOUNDATION/ [Royal House of Serbia]

CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR CHILDREN ORGANISED BY PRINCESS KATHERINE FOUNDATION

“Music for children“ performance bySlobodan Trkulja

Belgrade, 4 January 2012 – As a part of the “Children helping children” Project, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine together with the famous Serbian artistSlobodan Trkulja, organised a Christmas art performance – Music for children in theSava Center Great Ballroom. HRH Prince Alexander, who will spend holidays with his family in Belgrade, also attended the concert. 

In the beginning of the ceremony it was led by the famous Serbian artist Minja Subota and the children were addressed by The Royal Couple and His Grace Vicar Bishop Andrej of Remesiana.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine wished the children Happy Holidays and wished them all the best in 2012, pointing out that this particular event aims to teach them the joy of giving and philanthropic values.

World famous for his voice, creativity and playing skills,Slobodan Trkulja prepared a programme to take children on an unforgettableHoliday voyage. The youngest in the  audience had the unique opportunity to enjoy the original music of our artist, and to discover high quality sound. Beside exotic instruments such as Armenian “duduk”, he played piano, clarinet, fife, guitar, bagpipes, but also “instruments” made of children toys, bottles, glasses and numerous other objects.

Minja Subota also performed one of his very famous songs, and public was delighted.

Each ticket that was bought gave the opportunity for children from Orphanages to see this programme free of charge.

 

 

 

 

 

HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II CHRISTMAS MESSAGE-GREGORIAN CALENDAR 2011 [Royal House of Serbia]

 

HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – GREGORIAN CALENDAR 2011

On the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the day of great joy for all Christians, I wish the citizens ofSerbia and people across the world who celebrate Christmas by the Gregorian calendar the very best wishes from my family and myself. May everyone enjoy peace, love and happiness.

Christmas is also the time for people to come together, to give and to share and to be at peace, the time to build respect for each other that helps us all be stronger.

My family joins me in wishing all of you a peaceful and Happy Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2012.

Peace on Earth and goodwill for all!

Christ is born!

Alexander

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Princess Katherine Brings 50 Children To Christmas Fairy Tale Show [Royal House of Serbia]

 

PRINCESS KATHERINE BRINGS 50 CHILDREN TO CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE SHOW

Belgrade, 12 December 2011. – Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine attended today a special theatre show “Cinderella and the Seven Dwarfs” for children from institutions for children without parental care at “Bosko Buha” theatre inBelgrade. H.E. Herr Wolfram Maas, the ambassador of the Federal Republic ofGermany to Serbia welcomed children, and wished them a very happy Christmas and New Year. HRH Crown Princess Katherine addressed the children and invited them to traditional Christmas receptions for children at theWhite Palace.

HRH Crown Princess Katherine’s Foundation received 50 tickets from the German embassy and gave them to Homes for children without parental care Dragutin Filipovic Jusa, Mosa Pijade, Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj, Drinka Pavlovic, and dispensary for mother and child.

Everyone enjoyed very much the superb performance by the actors of Bosko Buha theatre.

After the play, HRH Crown Princess Katherine and H.E. Mr. Wolfram Maas presented children with Christmas cookies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II EASTER MESSAGE – 2011-

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II EASTER MESSAGE

- 2011-

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!

 

 

 

 

 

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HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE VISITS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS [Royal House Of Serbia]

HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE VISITS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS

Belgrade, 19 April 2011 –

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine traditionally visited the Institute for Mother and Child, children’s department at the Institute of Oncology and University Children’s Hospital for the forthcoming Easter holidays and delivered presents to the young patients.
Crown Princess Katherine first visited the Institute for Mother and Child in New Belgrade, where Doc Dr Vladislav Vukomanovic, Head of Paediatrics and several doctors and nurses welcomed her. Crown Princess Katherine then visited a department with 30 children, wished them Happy Easter and a speedy recovery, and delivered presents to all the children.
After that, Crown Princess Katherine went to the opening of the conference “Club as function of social inclusion” at the Municipality Stari Grad in Belgrade, organized by associations GRIG and “Living together”. Addressing the participants at the conference, Crown Princess Katherine emphasized: “I support social inclusion very much, and I am trying to encourage people with disabilities to take part in all aspects of social life according to their interests and needs. That is crucially important for modern and advanced societies”.
Crown Princess Katherine then visited the University Children’s Hospital in Tirsova where she was welcomed by Dr Milan Djukic, Deputy Director of the Clinic. Crown Princess Katherine visited the departments of endocrinology, gastroenterology and neurology and delivered presents to 34 children, and wished the young patients Happy Easter and a swift recovery.
Crown Princess Katherine also visited the Children’s department at the Institute for Oncology, where Prof. Dr Zoran Rakocevic, Director of the Institute and Dr Jelena Bokun, Head of Children’s Oncology Department welcomed her.  Princess Katherine delivered Easter presents to the youngest patients at the Institute.

CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS FOR PASSOVER HOLIDAY TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY [Casa Real De Serbia]

CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS FOR PASSOVER HOLIDAY TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
 
Belgrade, 18 April 2011 – HRH Crown Prince Alexander II sent his congratulations for the Passover Jewish holiday, to HE Mr. Arthur Koll, Ambassador of Israel to Serbia.
 
Crown Prince Alexander II said in his congratulations: “This great holiday reminds the Jewish people all over the world about the liberation from Egypt slavery. This holiday is celebrated within families with peace and joy”.
 
The Crown Prince also sent congratulations to Mr. Isaac Asiel, Great Rabbi of Serbia, Mr. Jakov Danon, President of the Jewish Community Banja Luka, Mr. Aleksandar Necak, President of the Association of Jewish communities in Serbia, Mr. Jovan Elazar, President of the Jewish Community of Belgrade, Mr. Nenad Fogel, President of the Jewish Community of Zemun, Mr. Tomislav Halbror, President of the Jewish Community of Subotica and Dr. Anna Frenkel, President of the Jewish Community Novi Sad.

TRADITIONAL EASTER RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THE WHITE PALACE [Royal House Of Serbia]

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TRADITIONAL EASTER RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT THE WHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 18 April 2011 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II Crown Princess Katherine and Prince Philip organized 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 and Crown Princess Katherine, His Grace Bishop Atanasije of Hvosno attended the first traditional Easter reception.
During the receptions the children were given sweets and toys, and were entertained by the St. John The Theologist children’s church choir from Sabac who also performed the Serbian National Anthem “Boze pravde”.
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 has prepared for you”.
After the reception and delivery presents the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in the Park of the White Palace.
Today’s noble action was supported by Lifeline Chicago and Lifeline Hellas, as well as numerous friends from Greece and Serbia: Coca-Cola Hellenic Serbia, Culinary Association of Serbia, Bakery Trpkovic, KIKA, Chocoland, Paracinka Paracin, Sugar Factory Zabalj, Dexy Co, “Vrabac“.