PRINCESS WANTED!

Photo: THE MODERN PRINCES
Brothers perfectly get along together And perfectly understand each other

They are young, beautiful and perfectly educated. They have charm, a sense of humour, they always have smile on their faces. They are descendants of one of the oldest royal families in Europe, but their titles don’t prevent them from skiing, surfing, dancing and cooking fabulous meals. Their Royal Highnesses Peter, Philip and Alexander have something else in common: those they will choose to marry – will become Princess

Fairy tales may not exist any longer, but princes are real. Destiny did not want Peter, Philip and Alexander to grow up in the Palace of their forefathers, in the capital of Serbia. They were born and grew up abroad. They attended the best schools and they are completely dedicated to their careers.

Is this how the modern princes look today or is it that our princes choose the life of ordinary boys? They were raised in a society different from ours, they were taught to love their people and their country. They still do not speak Serbian, but promise that they will one day be fluent - maybe on the day when they would move to the Palace where their family has lived for the last few years. While travelling around the world, they met different people, but said the most beautiful girls were girls in Belgrade. Since they have established this as a fact, they might find love right here, because the Princes are still with no Princesses.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TIME is when they are together: Crown Prince Alexander II with sons

I LISTEN to the Serbian folk music

PRINCE PHILIP KARADJORDJEVIC I am waiting for love to happen to me

Philip and Alexander are twins. They were born on January 15, 1982 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. They were two-years-old when they went to a kindergarten in London. At the age of eight, they attended one of the most prestigious schools in London. In June 2000, they graduated from the King’s College in Canterbury, England.

Philip, the elder twin, is currently in London, studying humanitarian sciences at a British University. His favourite subjects are politics and geography. He speaks English, Spanish and French. He practices Serbian in Serbia where he comes whenever he has free time.

-Belgrade is really a fabulous city. I have a few friends with whom I share great time whenever I come here. I’ll come again after I finish my studies, he said.

In London, Prince Philip spends his spare time in sports.

-I swim frequently. I do my best to stay fit and healthy but I still can’t stay away from cigarettes. I go out with friends and I like night clubs. I like skateboarding, diving, surfing and snowboarding. I spent four winter holidays at Kopaonik. I’m in love with that mountain.

The young Prince likes to travel too.

-I would like to visit as many places as possible around the world. I want to learn from experience by touring different parts of the planet. I have visited many countries so far: Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Morocco, I’ve seen the Middle East, Indonesia, and Euador, and visited my family in Brazil.

He could survive without travelling, but not without music.

-Serbian music is OK. I don’t listen to it all the time, but I like Serbian folk music. To its rhythm I start dancing. I remembered a few singers who have nice songs but there is no chance I can recall their names. That’s my slip - I am bad at remembering names even of the people I meet.

Complete happiness includes love. However, Philip still does not have a girlfriend.

-A real love hasn’t happened to me yet and for the time being I cannot say that it exists. How could I when I haven’t experienced it? Though, they say it does exist, don’t they, he said jokingly and replying to the question whether he would look for one in Serbia, he added:

-I just hope that I will meet one soon…

IN BELGRADE The girls are most beautiful

PRINCE PETER KARADJORDJEVIC I believe in true love

Prince Peter is the heir to his father – The Crown Prince Alexander II. He is not burdened by that fact at all, he almost doesn’t think about it. People often say to him that he reminds them of his grandfather King Peter II. He is always happy to hear that. He is completely dedicated to his career in graphical design and computer technologies. On February 5 he turned 25, and he seems to be quite serious at his age.

-I love to travel and I have visited many countries, but I always feel relaxed when I come to Belgrade – says Peter. –It is so beautiful here. I might leave an impression that I am a serious young man, because essentially I am. I work a lot and I am totally dedicated to my work, and that shows.

The career of the prince means the lack of free time. Sometimes he goes out for a drink with friends and relaxes. He likes to read. Besides the necessary professional literature, he adores books by Paul Aster. He is into drawing and painting. Surfing relaxes him. He has many friends, but his best friends are - his brothers.

-There are many people around me who trust me, and whom I can trust. I consider those people to be my friends. But my brothers have a special place. I will tell you a secret: Alexander is a great cook and he often prepares food when we are together. I love to come home from work and find Alexander’s specialty waiting for me. I have appointed him my personal cook.

The most important question in the life of the Hereditary Prince is still unanswered. Peter has no girlfriend. The fact that he is on the list of most wanted bachelors in Serbia, but in Europe as well, brings a smile back to his face.

-Sometimes I think about marriage as a part of my future. Naturally, I see myself in a new, different role one day. But there is still time before that. I hope that true love exists. I try to keep my faith in some ideals. True love is one of them.

His Royal Highness Hereditary Prince Peter was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is the eldest son of HRH Crown Prince Alexander and HIRH Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans and Bragança. He was one-year-old when he moved to Virginia with his parents, where he attended morning pre-school, and already in 1984 he started attending an elementary day school. At the age of eight, he became a student at one of London's top preparatory day schools. In June 1998 he graduated from The King’s School in Canterbury England, having obtained three “A” level's in Art, Spanish and French. He completed an art foundation course at Camberwell College of Arts in London, and subsequently concluded a series art programmes in Spain. He also spent a year at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on the East Coast of the United States. At the moment he is learning Serbian.

-Our language is very difficult, but I will master it so well that I will surprise everyone one day. Maybe on the day when I move to Belgrade, which has become a true world class city. Comparing it to some other cities in Europe, I do not see anything missing, except it has an advantage over other cities: the most beautiful girls are the girls in Belgrade!

CONFIRMED Great cook

PRINCE ALEXANDER KARADJORDJEVIC Love is about friendship and trust

Prince Alexander graduated in communications and media from San Francisco University last year and stayed in the city where he is currently obtaining job experience. He enjoys arts, photography, music, French films, and follows current affairs. He considers parties and a good time out the best way to spend his spare time.

-I enjoyed sipping drinks and watching many happy people at my father’s birthday party last July. But it felt a bit uncomfortable because I couldn’t greet everybody since I didn’t know them all. And I like parties at which I can talk to everybody.

We even did not have to ask whether he fancies going out.

-No, I like reading books! I’m joking; I like both reading and having good time. Who doesn’t at my age?

The fact that he happened to be named after his father has brought him a number of interesting moments in life.

-Those anecdotes happened usually when somebody would call us up. I was a kid and had a great fun to pick up the phone and say: ‘Alexander Karadjordjevic speaking!’ It was usually some of my father’s business partners who would be confused. I would then cut the joke and call my father.

Alexander gets along very well with his brothers. They all share a good sense of humour.

-It’s the best time when we are all together. We understand each other so well that sometimes it is enough just to look at each other and burst into laughter. We share many interests. I love surfing and I’m good at skateboarding. I also like going out, I like nature and cooking. How can I say what meal I make the best? I’m really excellent in cooking and I sincerely enjoy it, he said.

His current plans are to work and make money. He would like to live in Belgrade one day.

-Night life in Belgrade is wild. I have friends here with whom I never feel bored. We play basketball or sit in restaurants and cafes during the day. I like to relax in an open door restaurant and watch people passing by. I also listen to music and watch movies to relax.

Alexander also does not have a girlfriend at the moment. But he unconditionally believes in love.

-I will find one if she finds me. It is nice to meet someone who then becomes a real friend, because the basis of any love is friendship and trust.