CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade, 6 January 2013 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Philip, Princess Lavinia (daughter of Prince Andrej and sister of Prince Vladimir) her husband Mr Prichard Levy and their son Luca, Princess Elisabeth (daughter of Prince Paul), and Mr. Dragan Babic celebrated Christmas Eve at the Royal Palace in Dedinje.

The traditional burning of the Yule log was performed in front of the Royal Palace and was blessed by Father Gaja Gajic, representative of St. Sava Temple and Father Panayotis Kartasios, representative of the Greek Orthodox Church in Serbia and clergy of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Beside the members of the Royal Family there were also present members of the Gendarmerie, employees of The Royal Palace, as well as representatives of the media. The burning of the Yule log was followed by a traditional reception for all present at the Royal Palace.

Their Royal Highnesses will attend the Midnight Christmas Liturgy at the St. Sava Temple that will be officiated by His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia.

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