Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia (born 1924) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Alexander |
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Alexander in 1958
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| Born | 13 August 1924 White Lodge, Richmond Park, England |
| Died | 12 May 2016 (aged 91) Paris, France |
| Burial | St. George's Church, Serbia |
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Princess Maria Pia of Savoy
(m. 1955; div. 1967)Princess Barbara of Liechtenstein
(m. 1973) |
| Issue | Prince Dimitri Prince Michael Prince Sergius Princess Helene Prince Dušan |
| House | Karađorđević |
| Father | Paul, Prince Regent of Yugoslavia |
| Mother | Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox |
Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia (born August 13, 1924 – died May 12, 2016) was a royal prince. He was the older son of Prince Paul, who was a leader (called a Regent) in Yugoslavia during the 1930s. His mother was Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark.
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Early Life and Education
Prince Alexander was born in the United Kingdom at White Lodge, Richmond Park. He was related to the British Royal Family. For example, he was a cousin to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Marriages and Family
On February 12, 1955, Prince Alexander married Princess Maria Pia of Savoy. She was the daughter of King Umberto II of Italy. They met in 1954 during a royal cruise.
Alexander and Maria Pia had four children:
- Prince Dimitri (born 1958)
- Prince Michael (born 1958)
- Prince Sergius (born 1963)
- Princess Helene (born 1963)
Prince Alexander and Princess Maria Pia divorced in 1967.
Later, on November 2, 1973, Prince Alexander married Princess Barbara of Liechtenstein in Paris. They had one son:
- Prince Dušan Paul (born 1977)
Flying Career
Prince Alexander wanted to join the British Royal Air Force during World War II. At first, he was not allowed due to his father's political connections. However, his uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent, helped him join the RAF.
After the war, he became a pilot for British European Airways in 1951. He also took part in many flying competitions.
Important Associations
Prince Alexander was one of the people who helped start the Serbian Unity Congress. This group works to support Serbian people around the world. He also supported the Center for Research of Orthodox Monarchism.
In 2008, Prince Alexander spoke out against Kosovo declaring its independence.
On his 90th birthday in 2014, a special article about his life appeared in a UK magazine called Majesty.
Death and Burial
Prince Alexander passed away on May 12, 2016, in Paris, France. He had lived there with his wife for many years. He was buried in Oplenac, Serbia, next to his parents and brother. His coffin was carried by pilots from the Serbian Air Force.
In Spanish: Alejandro Karađorđević (1924-2016) para niños
