3-043-748 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Milan Obrenovics IV., Prince of Servia, 1872. Engraving from a photograph by N. Stockmann. 'Belgrade, the capital city of Servia, was the scene of great festivities last week, upon the coming of age [ie 18th birthday] and crowning of the young reigning Prince, Milan Obrenovics IV...The government of Servia was carried on, during the minority of the young Prince Milan, who is second cousin to the late Prince Michael, by a Regency consisting of Messrs. Blaznavatz, Ristics, and Garrilovics, three able and patriotic men, who have continued the liberal and reforming policy commenced by Michael III. Their Regency is, now happily terminated by the coronation of Prince Milan IV.; but Blaznavatz and Ristics are the chief members of the new Ministry formed under the reign of his Highness, who is a true constitutional Sovereign, with a Senate and House of Representatives freely elected by the people...The ceremony of coronation took place in Belgrade Cathedral, according to the rites of the Greek Church'. From "Illustrated London News", 1872.