Belgrade, 30 April 2013 – Their Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted Traditional Easter receptions for over 1000 children without parental care, Roma children and children with disabilities. His Grace Vicar Bishop of Hvosno Atanasije also attended the reception and greeted the children introducing them to the meaning and importance of Easter.

Addressing the youngest, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander wished them a warm welcome and said: ”We will all have the opportunity to enjoy the wonders and beautiful moments of the most joyful holiday Easter together. I wish you all to have a nice time and I hope you will like the presents my wife Princess Katherine and I prepared for you thanks to the kind help our friends and supporters.”

The St. John the Theologist children’s church choir from Sabac performed the Serbian National Anthem “Boze pravde” and traditional Easter songs. Following the reception children enjoyed the Easter egg hunt in The White Palace Park.

The Humanitarian Foundation of HRH Crown Princess Katherine organized the traditional Easter receptions thanks to the support of Lifeline Chicago Humanitarian Organization as well as socially responsible companies and individuals: Al Grosso, Balon Centar, Bombonica Curug, Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Cokolend, Delhaize, Paracinka Paracin, Matmarex, Mega plast, Swisslion Takovo, Sweet Family, Ishrana Produkt, Vitaminka Horgos, Vrabac Pozarevac and Mrs. Maya Le Roux.

Socially responsible companies JAT Airways, Mercedes Benz, Coca Cola Hellenic, and Eco YU are strategic partners of The Royal Family and the HRH Crown Princess Katherine Humanitarian Foundation and HRH Crown Prince Alexander II Foundation for Culture and Education. Their help and work are great examples of joint effort attributing to Serbia’s prosperity.