The Royal Family of Serbia and the Tourist Organisation of Belgrade officially opened today another tourist season at the Royal Compound in Belgrade. The first visitors in the 2026 Season were, as always, media representatives, who, accompanied by professional tour guides from the Royal Palace, had the opportunity to learn about the interesting history and rich tradition of the home of the Royal Family of Serbia.
TRH Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Hereditary Prince Philip, and Princess Danica greeted the journalists and welcomed them on the first tour of the season. The Crown Prince, in his address, expressed his great pleasure that the Palace is again open for visitors.
“Karadjordjevics are a people’s dynasty – we came from our people and even in the times of exile, it was always so important for us to maintain the connection with our people. It is an unbreakable bond, which ties us to our roots. It is one of the reasons why we each year so gladly open the doors of our home to all people of good will, who wish to learn more about the history and tradition of our Homeland, of the people of Serbia, and of our family, as an inseparable part of it.
The legacy that my grandfather, King Alexander I, and father, King Peter II, left here, the history and memories of the Royal Compound, are magnificent. It is very important that they are conveyed, especially to our younger generation, but also to our foreign friends. So that they all can see how great a historical treasure the Royal Complex is, and that Serbia and its people can be proud of it. We are happy to welcome you to our home”, said HRH Crown Prince Alexander.
Media representatives who found themselves in the role of tourists today got to know the home of the Royal Family of Serbia better and visited everything that a standard tour includes – the Royal Palace, the White Palace, the Palace Chapel of St. Andrew the First-Called and the Royal Park. The tour is a pleasant walk lasting approximately one and a half hours, in order to get in touch with the history, rich heritage and cultural legacy of our country and the Karađorđević dynasty. The tourists are also, when it is available due to their obligations, greeted by the members of the Royal family, which makes the visit even more special.
HRH Hereditary Prince Philip also addressed the guests on behalf of the Royal family, saying, among other: “This is not just a historical complex; this is the home of the Karađorđević family. It was built by my great-grandfather, King Alexander I. My grandfather, King Peter II, lived in it, then my father, Crown Prince Alexander came to live here, and today my family and I live in it as well. For the first time in the history of our dynasty, three generations of Karadjordjevics live in this place: father, son, and grandson. And we all share the same desire, that the Royal Compound is open to the people and that everyone who comes here feels welcome. This is our obligation to our ancestors who served this country and people, but also the responsibility we have today.
The Palace Complex in Dedinje is not only a testimony of a time, but also a place that preserves memories, traditions, and values which we want to bring closer to the citizens of Serbia, but also to guests from all over the world.
There was a period when the Royal Compound was practically a “forbidden city”, closed to the citizens of Serbia. Today we want the exact opposite, for the doors to be open, for people to come, visit and feel that this is a heritage that belongs to all of us. It is important that places like this live, that they are not just a part of history, but a space for meeting, conversation and getting to know our own heritage better”.
Ms. Jelena Stankovic, PR of the Tourist Organization of Belgrade, addressed the media on behalf of this institution, thanked Their Royal Highnesses for their cooperation and once again emphasized that the Royal Complex is one of Belgrade’s biggest tourist attractions and that there is always enormous interest in these tours. “Visits to the Royal Complex are much more than just a tourist tour. They are a way for our fellow citizens to be reminded and for foreigners to be introduced to the rich history and culture of our country, and the fact that visitors to this building may be greeted by members of the Royal family who live there makes the tours an unforgettable experience.”
The Tourist Organization of Belgrade (TOB) organizes visits to the Royal Complex on dates previously arranged with the Royal Palace office at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, and the first available dates in June are Thursday, 18 June and Saturday, 27 June. Information regarding the following terms will be available to get from TOB directly.
Tickets purchased from the Tourist Organization of Belgrade include organized bus transportation from the marked tourist bus stop on Nikola Pasic Square, in front of the City Assembly of Belgrade, to the Royal Complex – gathering times for transport are at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. The ticket price is 2,000 RSD. The number of people in a group is restricted to a maximum of 30 visitors.
For information and reservations, tourists should visit the Tourist Information Centre in Belgrade, Knez Mihailova 56, phone: +38111 26 35 622, e-mail: [email protected], website www.tob.rs
Schools, students, and pensioner associations can visit the Royal Palaces in Dedinje in announced group visits every working day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with the mandatory notification to the Office of HRH Crown Prince Alexander at least 7 to 10 days ahead, over the phone +381 11 306 4014 or via e-mail: [email protected]. Each group must consist of at least 10 visitors and up to a maximum of 40 visitors per group. Website: www.dvor.rs.
