CROWN PRINCE ATTENDS PASSING OUT PARADE FOR NEW OFFICERS

Belgrade 16 September 2006 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II attended today ceremonial promotion of the Serbian Army cadets to the rank of second lieutenant’s at the National Assembly Plato.

“I would like to use this opportunity and congratulate the promotion of all young officers who appeared this evening on the Parade.

It is a great honor to be the officer of our country, and our new lieutenants have every reason to be proud. The great history of the Serbian Army was proven during the Balkan Wars in the early 20th century as well as in World War One.

I hope that you will continue this great tradition and that you will be an example how to Serbia. Our people are very proud of you”, stated HRH Crown Prince Alexander in his letter of congratulations to all the promoted officers.

The ceremonial promotion was also attended by HE Boris Tadic President of Serbia, HE Vojislav Kostunica Prime Minister of Serbia, HE Zoran Stankovic Minister of Defense, Mr. Predrag Markovic Chairman of the National Assembly of Republic of Serbia, representatives of Diplomatic Corps and other distinguished guests.