CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE AT THE BOOK FAIR

Belgrade, October 26, 2005 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended last night the opening ceremony of the 50th Belgrade International Book Fair

The well known Serbian poet Mr. Ljubomir Simovic opened this year’s book fair, while, Ms. Vesna Goldsworthy, a UK’s contemporary writer of Serbian origin, welcomed the guests, publishers and visitors on behalf of Great Britain, the honorary guest country of the 50th Belgrade International Book Fair.

Their Royal Highnesses met and talked with His Excellency Miroljub Labus, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Predrag Markovic, the Serbian Parliament Speaker, Mr. Andjelko Trpkovic, the Director of the Belgrade Fair, the representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church as well as with their excellences ambassadors who also attended the opening ceremony.

Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine visited some of the book stands and talked with publishers and citizens.

The 50th International Book Fair in Belgrade will be opened until October 31.