50th anniversary of King Peter II's death

 

King Peter and Queen Alexandra and Crown Prince Alexander 

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF KING PETER II’S DEATH TO BE MARKED IN OPLENAC AND NEW YORK

 

Belgrade and New York, 3 November 2020 – A memorial service for His Majesty King Peter II (son of the great unifier His Majesty King Alexander I) is going to be officiated tomorrow Tuesday, 3 November 2020 by His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija at the Church of Saint George in Oplenac.

King Peter II and Queen Alexandra 

According to protocol, the first wreath will be laid by Mr. Dragomir Acovic, chairman of the Advisory Bodies of the Crown on behalf of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander head of the Serbian Royal Family (son of His Majesty King Peter II) on the tomb of the late King.

In New York, His Grace Bishop Irinej of Eastern America will officiate a memorial service for His Majesty King Peter II in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine who will light candles in memory of the Crown Prince’s father, HM King Peter II, at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sava. His Majesty King Peter II was very close to the cathedral during his time in the United States.

 

Queen Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexander and King Peter II (all four photos courtesy of HRH Crown Prince Alexander)