THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES VISIT POZEGA

Ambulance as donation to local Health Center

Belgrade, 28 October 2002 – After visiting Nova Varos, Prijepolje and Priboj, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Aleksandar II and Crown Princess Katherine visited Pozega yesterday, where they donated an ambulance “Yugo Skala 101” worth about € 4,500 to the Health Center. The ambulance is a part of aid rallied during the great humanitarian program this June.

The Crown Prince and his wife were enthusiastically welcomed in front of the Town Hall by several hundred of citizens, whom the Crown Prince later addressed:

“It has been over a year since me and my family have regained our Fatherland. Since then, we have been living amongst you, shared your worries and your hopes, and believed we have learned well about the problems you are facing”.

“We are here to listen to you, and it is our commitment to help in every way and at all times”, said the Crown Prince.

On behalf of the hosts, Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by the Mayor Mrs. Milka Marinkovic, and the citizens had their chance to talk to them.

During their visit to the Health Center, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess delivered the ambulance worth about € 4,500 to the director Dr. Vera Matovic.

Delivering the donation Princess Katherine said that throughout the world there are people willing to help our hospitals by their donations.

“We shall try to be the bridge between them and you, to the joy of those who need help”, she added.

On behalf of the staff and the citizens of Pozega Dr. Vera Matovic thanked for the donation, emphasizing it represented great help and it would significantly ease the work of the employees and help the patients.