Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine hosted the traditional reception for the 600 best high school students from Serbia and the Republic of Srpska at the White Palace today.
The speeches at the ceremony were delivered by HRH Crown Prince Alexander, HE Mr. Dane Malesevic, Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska, academician Matija Beckovic, member of the Crown Council, Mr. Dusan Mihajlovic, member of the Executive Board of Eurobank Serbia and Mr. Ivan Ivanovic, famous Serbian TV host. The reception for the best high school graduates was also attended by the Mr. Philippos S. Karamanolis, Chairman of the Executive Board of Eurobank EFG, which traditionally provides financial support in organizing the reception for the best high school students of Serbia and the Republic of Srpska.
In his speech the Crown Prince thanked Eurobank EFG, the sponsor of this event, and congratulated the graduates on their great achievements. The Crown Prince then addressed the students and said, “Dear graduates, I warmly congratulate you for your great success and I wish you to continue to be the best! You are the future of Serbia and the Republic of Srpska. We are proud of you, and you should be proud of the knowledge you have gained so far. Be proud of your valuable work and talent and put them at the service of our country”.
For fifteen years, His Royal Highness awarded the best students from all secondary schools in Serbia, who through their great efforts achieved success during their high school years. Every secondary school in Serbia and the Republic of Srpska selects one best student in the generation of the graduates, who receives a commendation and a gift.
The ceremony was also attended by Mr Dragomir Acovic and Mr Dusan Babac, members of the Privy Council, Prof. Dr Nikola Moravcevic and Mr Predrag Markovic, members of the Crown Council.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander thanked the volunteers who participated in the organization of this great event, as well as to Coca Cola, Rauch, Knjaz Milos, Nedeljkovic Butchery, traffic police, the Military Medical Academy and the Gendarmerie for their great support.
