PRESS RELEASE  CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE ROYAL PALACE   

Belgrade, 6 January 2008:“ Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Crown Princess Katherine and Prince Philip celebrated Christmas Eve at The Royal Palace at Dedinje.

  

The traditional burning of the Yule log was performed in front of The Royal Palace, which was blessed by Father Panayotis the representative of the Greek Orthodox Church in Belgrade .

  Beside Their Royal Highnesses members of the Gendarmerie Brigade, employees of The Royal Palace, numerous representatives of the media were present during the burning of the Yule log which was followed by, in the spirit of tradition, a short reception for all present in The Royal Palace. 

In hereafter of the evening Their Royal Highnesses will attend Midnight Christmas liturgy at the St. Sava Temple in Belgrade .

Copyright: 2008: The Royal Family of Serbia