MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HM KING PETER II OF YUGOSLAVIA

Belgrade, 3 November 2010 – The memorial service for His Majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia, officiated by His Grace Vicar Bishop of Hvosno Atanasije, was held today at the St. Sava church near the St. Sava Temple in Belgrade. Today was the 40th anniversary of death of the late King, father of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II. Service was attended by Mr. Matija Beckovic, member of the Crown Council, Mr. Milorad Savicevic, member of the Crown Cabinet, members of Kingdom of Serbia association and great number of citizens who came to pay their respect to the late King.

His Majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia, the last King of Yugoslavia, died on 3 November 1970 in the hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was buried in St. Sava Church in Libertyville, Illinois and is the only European Monarch buried in the United States.