The Crown Prince’s sons flew over from their homes in the US and London for the funeral. Does he hope for a restoration so that one day Peter will become king? “An independent poll was done [in Serbia], and I read it with interest,” he says. “Some 40 per cent were in favour of constitutional monarchy, which was a very pleasant surprise. The concept of having a neutral head of state who is not a member of any political party and not dealing in daily politics is quite important for unity, stability and continuity.”