ST. SAVA DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE CROWN PRINCE

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Belgrade, 27 January 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II marked Saint Sava Day with by attending a number of events dedicated to the father of Serbian spirituality and the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Prince Rastko Nemanjic - Saint Sava.
In the morning His Royal Highness attended a Holy Liturgy which was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and Littoral in St. Sava Church. Afterwards, the ceremony of cutting the Slava cake took place in the St. Sava Temple.
Since Saint Sava is the patron saint of all schools. Crown Prince visited the First Private School for Management and Tourism where he was welcomed by the founders and students of the school.
Then His Royal Highness was very honoured to attend the Slava (patron saint day) of the Primary School Dusko Dugalic, the first specialized school for mentally challenged children in our country. The Crown Prince delivered sweets to the children, a donation HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation. Crown Prince Alexander accompanied by Mr. Dragomir Acovic, member of the Privy Council attended a celebration organized at the Rowing Club Red Star, which is under his patronage. At the ceremony they were welcomed by Prof. Dragoljub Kavran, member of the Crown Council and President of the club and Mr. Dusan Kovacevic, General Manager of the club.
In the evening, His Royal Highness will attend, along with many other dignitaries, the traditional Saint Sava Function at the Sava Centre.
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PRINCESS KATHERINE PLEA TO THE WOMEN OF SERBIA REGARDING CANCER PREVENTION

The Office of H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II

PRINCESS KATHERINE PLEA TO THE WOMEN OF SERBIA REGARDING CANCER PREVENTION Dear Women of Serbia, These two weeks are dedicated to the prevention of cervical cancer, but the women of Serbia should think of cancer prevention of everyday of the year. Women in our country are like ambassadors and heroes. They take care of their families and relationships and struggle to build a good future. Their continued fight for the place women deserve in society is an example of the independence that we women have been aspiring for centuries. During these endeavours, simultaneously holding the duty of being a spouse, mother and friend, women sadly stop thinking about themselves. I’m appealing to all the women of Serbia to take control of their personal well being. In taking care of your health you are also taking care of your loved ones, because your good health is a prerequisite for a healthier life and the well being of your families. This is the foundation on which every society should be built on. I would draw your attention to the vital importance of medical screenings, prevention and vaccination programmes that will help eliminate preventable disease. Please be assured of my genuine gratitude and admiration for your wonderful work. I hope that together we will work on bringing awareness for overall cancer prevention and screening that is vital for women’s health. I wish you all the very best for the future.

CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER CONGRATULATES GREEK AMBASSADOR IN SEBIA

Courtesy of The Office of H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II

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Belgrade, 15 January 2009

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II attended today an awarding ceremony in the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchy and extended his congratulations to HE Mr. Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to Serbia, for receiving the Serbian Orthodox Church Order of Saint Sava First Degree, the highest award of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Serbian Orthodox Church Order of Saint Sava First Degree was bestowed to HE Mr. Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to Serbia by His Eminence Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and Littoral in the name of His Holiness Patriarch Pavle for his great work and contribution to Serbian Greek relations during his tenure for the last 4 years as the Ambassador of Greece to Serbia. The ceremony took place in presence of Their Graces Bishop of Hvosno Atanasije, Bishop Irinej of Backa, Vicar Bishop of Jegar, as well as representatives of diplomatic corps that included HE Mr. Homer A. Mavrommatis, Ambassador of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Alexander V. Konuzin, Ambassador of Russia, H.E. Mr. Anatoliy Oliynyk, Ambassador of Ukraine and H.E. Mr. Georgi D. Dimitrov, Ambassador of Bulgaria.

PRINCE PHILIP AND PRINCE ALEXANDER

Courtesy of The Office of H.R.H. Crown Prince Alexander II

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Belgrade, 14 January 2009 Thursday, 15 January 2009.

The Princes will celebrate their 27th birthday in the company of their closes friends. Prince Philip completing a management and administration degree in Switzerland and Prince Alexander is working as International Correspondent Coordinator for a very famous magazine in the United States. Their Royal Highnesses warmly thank everyone for the nice birthday wishes.

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