CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II AT OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION ABOUT BOZIDAR KARADJORDJEVIC

Belgrade, 24 May 2010 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II attended today opening of the exhibition about HH Bozidar Karadjordjevic (1861 – 1908), a nephew of HM King Peter I Karadjordjevic, great grandson of Karadjordje and grandson of the famous Serbian humanitarian and benefactor Misa Anastasijevic. The exhibition was opened at the University Library “Svetozar Markovic” by Dr. Stela Filipi Matutanovic, director of the University Library “Svetozar Markovic”. The guests were addressed by Prof. Dr Nevenka Zarkic Joksimovic, Vice Rector of Belgrade University and HRH Crown Prince Alexander. Dr Cedomir Antic, a historian and member of the Crown Cabinet, made a presentation about the life and work of HH Bozidar Karadjordjevici.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander emphasized in his speech: “Bozidar Karadjordjevic lived in Paris and travelled a lot all across the world. He painted a lot, and for the museum the Louvre he produced drafts and conceptual designs for applied art. The work and life of Prince Božidar Karađorđević left an important mark on our culture and art, and his library is used today by the students of the University of Belgrade. The Karadjordjević Royal Family has always helped the University of Belgrade”.

HH Bozidar Karadjordjevic spent his whole life in Paris, except for numerous and long travels overseas. At the age of 22 he already had a PhD in Law, but decided to focus on art. He spoke fluent Serbian, French, Russian and German. He was a gifted translator and artist. HH Bozidar Karadjordjevic was very popular in Parisian elite circles, where he was known as “Prince Charming”.