THE CELEBRATION IN HONOUR OF HM KING ALBERT II OF THE BELGIANS

Belgrade, 15 November, 2004 – TRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine have attended tonight a reception to celebrate the anniversary of His Majesty King Albert II’s coronation. A reception was given by H.E. Belgian Ambassador to Belgrade, Mr. Lits Liebaut.

His Majesty King Albert II is the son of Their Majesties King Leopold III and Queen Astrid, and he is the grandson of Their Majesties King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth. He took the oath and became the King of the Belgians on November 17, 1993 (http://www.monarchie.be/en/family/).

Besides Their Royal Highnesses, the representatives of the diplomatic core as well as the representatives of public, cultural and political life of our country have also attended the tonight's reception.