HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER ATTENDS MISAR BATTLE COMMEMORATION

Belgrade, 13th August 2006 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II attended the Misar Battle commemoration and laid a laurel wreath to pay his respects to those who lost their lives in this battle 200 years ago.

The Battle at Misar that occurred 13th August 1806 is one of the most important and the greatest victories of Karadjordje and his followers in the First Serbian Upraising. The battle is a brilliant example of a tactically well-planed and executed operation. That is a point that Crown Prince also emphasised in his speech:

“It is a great honour for me to be here today. I am saying this not only because we are honouring great Karadjordje. I am saying this as a former military officer like my grand grandfather King Peter I and my grandfather King Alexander I as well:

The Battle on Misar, where Karadjordje defeated Sulejman Pasha Skopljak is a fine example of good planning and tactics. This battle was also a good example of teamwork.

That is what Serbia needs especially now, more than ever: good planning, unity and team work!

Therefore, let us respect our history, celebrate our great victories, but also, let us seek a good future of our country“, said the Crown Prince in his speech.

Beside HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, a number of state and other officials also attended the Misar Battle Commemoration: HE Dragan Jocic the Minister of Interior Affairs in the Government of Serbia, HE Velimir Ilic the Minister for Capital Investments in the Government of Serbia, the representative of the President of Serbia Dr Trivo Indjic, representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church with His Grace Bishop Lavrentije of Sabac and Valjevo and His Grace Bishop of Dabar and Bosnia Nikolaj, representatives of the Serbian Army, delegations of the local municipality and representatives of many associations were present today at the historical place.