HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE JULIAN CALENDAR

Belgrade, 31 December 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II extended the following Christmas and New Year’s message to the citizens of Serbia who celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar.

 

Dear Citizens of Serbia ,

 

We will face very important responsibilities and issues in the New Year. Even though experts claim that the global economic crisis didn’t effect Serbia that much, our country still needs to develop a well founded strategy on how are we going to face challenges with financial issues and resolve our budget deficit. We can do that only if we work very hard through planning and to increase our manufacturing production. We must try very strongly to catch the attention of foreign investment, which will be not be easy because of the crisis with foreign Funds and Banks and we must try to draw to a close the privatization contracts.

 

It is very important to firmly continue with European integration and obligations with the aim for membership as soon as possible of the European Union. All these issues are vital for the future of Serbia and all citizens.  The need is for the unity is vital for all who take part in the negotiations. I also call for the unity of all participants on our political scene when undisputable national interests are at stake. Unity will give the needed credibility in our own eyes and in the eyes of the world.

 

We must strongly contribute to the stability and development of the region, Europe and the world. Of course, we must do that so that each and every one of our citizens regardless of religion or ethnic origin has a better and a nicer life. We must continue to reinforce in Serbia human rights and democratic principles. We must respect the rule of law. We must work for a better future and for the future of our youth.

My family joins me in wish you all the best for the New Year, peace, good health, happiness and success always.

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Christ is born

 

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN HELD AT WHITE PALACE

 

Belgrade, 5 January 2009 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine together with His Grace Bishop of Sabac Lavrentije, hosted today at the White Palace the traditional Christmas receptions for children from all over Serbia without parental care, children with special needs, Roma children, refugee and internally displaced children.

 

More than 1200 children ages 3 to 12, had the opportunity to feel and share the joy of Christmas with Their Royal Highnesses.

 

The first reception was hosted for children without parental care from Belgrade , Sombor, Pancevo; Roma children from Belgrade , Obrenovac, Trestenik, Borca and Marinkova Bara; as well as children from Milosevac and Sremska Kamenica.

 

The second reception was organized for children with special needs, while the third reception was hosted for children without parental care from Nis , Aleksinac, Negotin, Bela Crkva, Paracin and Zitiste; children of the victims of war from Zvezdara; Roma children from Belgrade , Ada ; refugee children and internally displaced children.

 

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

 

The children enjoyed themselves and played with entertainer Pedjolino and Cigra Animators, and received various presents from the Royal Couple, provided by numerous sponsors from Serbia: Adra, Aleksandrija ltd.,Art Ival, Blumen Market, Biljana Plaznic, Baloon Center, Coca-Cola, Coko Land Paracin, C-promet 99 Sabac, Ishrana Produkt, Kika doo Loznica, Kozmolina, Marbo produkt, Matmarex, M-plast, Megaplast Novi Sad, Mogi Trade, Paracinka AD Paracin, Panda Plast, Pekara (bakery) Trpkovic, Rio Valjevo, Sajkaska, SZR Janovic, Stark AD, SR Korana Nova Pazova, Jamax M Cacak, as well as numerous donours from Greece.

 

 

 

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