Alexander Karadjordjevic

Royal simplicity

By Jelena Popovic

Alexander Karadjordjevic says he enjoys simple things, that he is compassionate and that he loves to help other people.

Twentynine year old Prince of Serbia, Alexander Karadjordjevic, who carries the name of his father, although he has a royal title, leads a pretty simple life, similar to the life of many people of his age. He enjoys the usual things, he is very much fond of music, cooking, good wine, and since he's been living in San Francisco, his greatest pleasure is surfing.

Prince Alexander is the twin brother of Prince Phillip and third in line of succession to the Throne, after the Princes Peter and Phillip. He is the son of the Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic and Princess Maria de Gloria of Orleans and Braganza. He was educated at the one of the best primary schools in the British capital, and in the year 2000, he graduated with honours in "Royal School“, in Canterbury, England, where he studied Spanish, French, Public Administration and Politics. He studied at the University of San Francisco, where he graduated in Communications and Media, in May 2004, and after that he earned his Masters degree in the field of advertising at the American University.

Although he doesn't have a chance to spend a lot of time in Serbia, because of his business engagements in San Francisco, whenever he gets the chance to grab a few days off, Prince Alexander gladly visits Belgrade. He points out that he is very much attached to his father, whom he adores. He likes Serbian mentality and love to communicate with our people.

- I got a few days off, so I used the opportunity to come to Europe and visit my parents. Usually, the days I spend in the Serbian capital are carefully planned in advance. Since my father and Princess Katherine are very much devoted to humanitarian work, I gladly participate in such events. I choose not going out at night, because I like to spend as much time as I can with my father. Unfortunately, because of my job, I rarely get to see my brothers, as well.

Sometimes we meet each other in San Francisco, sometimes in London or Belgrade – says, at the beginning of the conversation for Hello! magazine, Alexander Karadjordjevic, who is currently working in his company for on-line advertising and publishing.

- My job is very dynamic and entertaining and I do it for last several years, and I love it. Before that I was engaged in a music magazine, and I like music very much, therefore my work is a big pleasure to me — says Prince Alexander and added that beside music he enjoys dancing as well.

When we talk about dancing, I’m first on the podium. I like every type of dance: rumba, samba, salsa…no meter…To me it’s important that I’m dancing. San Francisco has wonderful night clubs. During the day people are working and for the weekend people go out and have fun — says twenty-nine years old Prince, who also says that he loves dangerous sports.

- I like almost every type of sport, especially riding a bicycle, diving and surfing. I’m not afraid of waves, and small dose of adrenalin guarantees great fun. Beside water sports, I often watch football and basketball. When I was in Belgrade for the last time, I went to the game where Red Star and Partizan played. It was fantastic — says young Crown Prince who added that he is emotionally satisfied.

- There is someone which I really love. We’ll see what would happen in the future. That is private question and I prefer not to tell you her name — says Alexander, who also said he loves travelling, especially Brazil.

- Recently I visited Brazil, the country where my mother was born. The countryside is beautiful; there are so many colours and sounds everywhere. I saw the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro for the first time many years ago, but Brazil is so much more than the Carnival – says young Prince. He says that beside his will to travel the whole the world, he wants to earn as much money he can, for his own enjoyment and also because he wants to help the people who are not in condition to earn it.