THE ROYAL COUPLE AT THE OPENING OF THE TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB (IWC) BAZAAR

Belgrade, 6 December 2009 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended today opening of the traditional Charity Bazaar organized by the International Women’s Club (IWC) at the Belgrade Fair.

The IWC was happy to announce that 35 countries answered their call for this Humanitarian Event, with the purpose to support local NGOs working with vulnerable populations in Serbia.

The opening speeches were delivered by Mrs. Ljiljana Miljanic - Cassim, Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka and President of the International Women’s Club and Mr. Andjelko Trpkovic, Director of the Belgrade Fair.

Also present at the opening of the Bazaar were H.E. Mr. Alexander V. Konuzin, Ambassador of Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Jean-François Terral, Ambassador of France, H.E. Mr. Ahmet Suha Umar, Ambassador of Turkey, H.E. Mrs. Negcha Lhouvum Mukhopadhaya, Ambassador of India and H.E. Mr. Wei Jinghua, Ambassador of People’s Republic of China.

Last year, the Bazaar raised €106,000 and attracted more than 6000 visitors.

The opening was also attended by the members of Diplomatic Corps as well as a large number of visitors.