CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade, 6 January 2007 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II, Princess Katherine and Prince Philip celebrated Christmas Eve at The Royal Palace at Dedinje.

The traditional burning of the Yule log was performed in front of The Royal Palace, which was blessed by Father Panayotis the representative of the Greek Orthodox Church in Belgrade and Father Perisic with the approval of His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Pavle.

Beside Their Royal Highnesses members of the Guard Brigade, employees of The Royal Palace, numerous representatives of the media were present during the burning of the Yule log which was followed by, in the spirit of tradition, a short reception for all present in The Royal Palace.

In hereafter of the evening Their Royal Highnesses will attend Midnight Christmas liturgy served by His Grace Bishop Atanasije at the St. Marko Church in Belgrade.