88th COMMEMORATION OF DEATH OF HIS MAJESTY KING PETER I

Belgrade, 16 August 2009 –Today at the St. George Church at Oplenac a memorial service took place to mark the 88th commemoration of HM King Peter I Karadjordjevic's death.

Their Royal Highness Prince Vladimir and Princess Brigitta attended the memorial service. Due to the previously accepted obligations abroad, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II was unable to attend the service. On his behalf Prof. Miroslav Gasic, member of the Crown Council, laid the wreath on the tomb of His Majesty King Peter I The Liberator. His Royal Highness Prince Vladimir also laid the wreath.

His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija served the Holy Liturgy. Official delegations from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Labour and Social Politics, the Serbian Army and many citizens attended the service. The ceremony was conducted with state and military honours.