87th ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF HIS MAJESTY KING PETER I

Belgrade, 16 August 2008 –Today at the St. George Church at Oplenac a memorial service took place to mark the 87th anniversary of HM King Peter I Karadjordjevic's death.

Due to the previously accepted obligations abroad, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II was unable to attend the service. On his behalf Mr. Vladan Zivulovic, member of the Crown Cabinet, laid a wreath on the tomb of His Majesty King Peter I The Liberator.

His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija served the Holy Liturgy. Official delegations from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Labour, the Serbian Army and many citizens attended the service. The ceremony was conducted with state and military honours.

As part of the ceremony, Oplenac Foundation organized an exhibition of photographs of HM King Peter I dated from the First World War. Mr. Dragomir Acovic, member of the Privy Council attended the exhibition opening on behalf of His Royal Highness. The author of the exhibition is Mrs. Mileva Stevanovic and its catalogue was prepared by Prof Dr. Dragoljub Zivojinovic. Exhibition was opened by Dr. Miro Cavaljuga, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Politics.

Crown Prince Alexander II wants to continue down the path of his ancestor King Peter I - for democracy above everything, and for the benefit of everyone.