STATEMENTS

THE CHANCELLERY OF
H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II
OF YUGOSLAVIA

H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE ALEKSANDAR II VISITS POŽAREVAC

Upon the invitation of Požarevac Municipality officials, H.R.H. Crown Prince Aleksandar II visited today Court of Braničevo Eparchy, Municipality of Požarevac and primary school formerly named by Veljko Dugošević that from today carries the name of King Aleksandar I.

Crown Prince Aleksandar II first visited the Court of Braničevo Eparchy where he was warmly welcomed by Reverent Bishop of Braničevo Ignjatije with priests, school representatives and Municipality officials.

After the visit of the Court of Braničevo Eparchy and Cathedral of Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel, at a primary school “Veljko Vlahović” Crown Prince revealed a board with the new name of the school “King Aleksandar I” and Bishop Ignjatije consecrated the school.

Addressing those present, Crown Prince Aleksandar II said: “My grandfather King Aleksandar spent more time in military uniform fighting for the liberation of Serbia than in cabinet and at the balls. He was brave and modest man that loved his people and struggled for them.

Today the memory of King Aleksandar is bright again and today this beautiful school returns to the name of King Unifier and Martyr.”

In a presence of numerous professors, students and citizens of Požarevac performance and cocktail have been organized at the school.

Crown Prince Aleksandar II visited afterwards Municipality of Požarevac where he met the Municipality officials and discussed current situation in that region.

On that occasion he invited all citizens of Požarevac to join the slogan of the Royal House “democracy, peace, prosperity” and to create better and happier Serbia with joined forces.

Belgrade, January 21, 2002