THE RECIPIENTS OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade, 14 June 2010 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted today a reception for winners of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s award at the Royal Palace. Due to the previously accepted obligations abroad, the Royal Couple was not able to attend the ceremony, but on their behalf were represented by Prof. Dr Ljiljana Markovic, the vice Dean of Belgrade’s Faculty of Philology and a member of the Board of Directors of HRH Crown Prince Alexander’s Foundation for Education.

Nine pupils of the school won silver medals this year. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Aleksandra Keserovic, the Principal of the British International School in Belgrade, parents and colleagues.

Since it was founded in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has been dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds. So far this organization has helped over 4 million young people in the United Kingdom and all over the World, through its 120 sister organizations.