Crown Prince Alexander II of Yugoslavia

Here are his dreams about the crown

If Serbia would became a kingdom, he would be the king. Crown Prince Alexander (64) exclusively guided the crew of the magazine “Das Goldene Blatt” (The Golden Sheet) through his gorgeous palace in Belgrade. Here are his dreams about the crown. During the interview Crown Prince revealed that Queen Elisabeth (83) is his godmother: “Parliamentary monarchy is a good solution for our country”.

DAS GOLDENE BLATT: Your Royal Highness, do you believe to come to the throne one day?

Crown Prince Alexander: I never lost hope. A king should be someone who is neutral and who does not belong to any political party. In parliamentary monarchies such as Spain or the Netherlands there is a prime minister and of course general elections. In Serbia there is great interest in this kind of monarchy.

You grew up abroad? How was it to return back to your homeland?

After I came back, my dreams came true. I gained a lot of experience abroad. However it is wonderful now to be in Serbia again, because here I can feel my roots.

Why is this Palace something so special for you?

My father and grandfather lived in this Palace. When my father had to go tin exile, he suffered a lot from homesickness. When I moved into this Palace in 2001 with my spouse and three sons, the circle was closed.

Can you describe the daily life of a Crown Prince?

My wife and I are very involved in humanitarian activities. Moreover I am trying to attract foreign investor to our beautiful country. I am very often in Germany and I am especially thrilled with German beer and sausages!

Andreas Tackenberg

• The Chapel impressive by its grandiosity and colour
• The dining room with a rich decorated wooden ceiling is a meeting point for the whole family
• Special attraction in the Central Hall is the black and white marble floor
• Crown Prince Alexander II grew up in exile in England, France, Italy and the United States
• This salon with a sky blue carpet and golden furniture is decorated with massive white columns
• The unique ambiance: a Salon with billiard table is situated in the basement
• Crown Prince Alexander returned to the gorgeous Palace in Belgrade in 2001
• The salons of the Palace are light flooded and wonderfully decorated. Precious candleholders and antiques create a unique atmosphere
• The Royal Family: Crown Prince Alexander II, Crown Princess Katherine and sons Prince Peter (29) and Princes Philip and Alexander (both 27)