New-York tribune., 1922-06-08
3OO,OOOThrong
Belgrade for
Royal Wedding
Ceremony To-day Preceded
by Merrymaking in the
Streets: King and Prin-
cess Salute the Crowds
Honeymoon Plans Made
Couple Will Go 10 Slovenia
Immediately After Con-
clusion of the Ceremony
sreciai COB. 10 Ths Trlbsre

Copyright. 1922. New York Tribune ine.
BELGRADE. June lit is estimated
that there are 900 visitors in this
city tonight from all parts Of Europe
for Tomorrow wedding Of King Alex
ander Of Jugo- -Slavia and Princess
Marie, second daughter Of the King
and Queen OF Rumania.
After the arrival Of the Rumanian
royal family yesterday there was
great outpouring Of the people and the
streets were filled with gay crowds all
night The populace gathered in front
Of the royal palace and sang national
songs while the King and the future
Queen appeared on the balcony fre-
quently 10 acknowledge demonstra-
tions.
The populace also made great
favorite Of tho Duke OF York. who is
here representing the British royal
family
After the wedding tomorrow. which
will be followed By an official reception.
the King and Queen viii depart for
Slovenia, where a part Of their honey
moon will be spent.
BELGRADE, June : by The Associ-
ated Press s).-Princess Marie OF Ru-
mania was making the final prepara-
ions to-day for her marriage to-mor-
row 10 King Alexander Of Jugo-Slavia.
When yesterday she put foot on the
soil Of her future kingdom she was
given bread and salt by the Mayor q
Belgrade in token Of friendship and
loyalty.
The princess upon her arrival wore
a white crepe de Chine dress, trimmed
with silver and gold She made Il her
self. She and the royal party, includ-
ing King Ferdinand. Queen Marie.
seven s-in-waiting and the entire
Rumanian royal household, came by
boat on the Danube.
Bathcd in Holy Water
They were escorted into port by
Jugo-Slav airplanes. British, French
and Rumanian destroyers. and a feet
OF Jugo-Slav warships. Scores OF
boats carrying Jugo-Slavs also well
coined the party.
While she was traversing Rumanian
territory the princess was showered
with holy water, incense. rosemary and
rice for good luck. When the party
arrived at Belgrade their vessel passed
under an arch bearing the legend:
Long live our king and queenl Long
live Jugo-Slayia. Long live Rumania.'
A chorus Of l.200 sang wedding
hmyn entitled Queen Marie
The bride was met by King Alex
ander and his Cabinet and conducted
in a procession through the crowded
streets 10 the cathedral. where a
thanksgiving service was held.
The procession followed streets
newly paved for the occasion. along
which the old buildings had been de-
moliahed to make place for reviewing
stands.
A new palace is ready for occupancy
OF the royal pair. II is situated within
a stones throw Of the old royal resi-
dence, which has been unoccupied since
the assassination Of King Alexander
bians, believing the old palace 10 be
cursed, have begged Marie never 20
cross its threshold.
Among the most notable presents
made to the bride are tiara and neck
lace OF diamonds and emerslds from
King Alexander These pieces OF
jewelry are heirlooms from Empress
Marie OF Russia. grandmother Of the
present Queen of RumaHia, and now
by fortuitous circumstance come 10
her great-granddaugh;er. King Alex
Ander discovered them for sale and
made the purchase.
100 Horses as Gift
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie o.
Rumania gave as their joint present
magnificent string OF pearls. Queen
Marie presented a golden tea service
inherited from her mother
From members OF the royal family
and the sristocracy OF Rumania came
n large number Of rare Rumanian en-
broideries. sapphire pendants and
amber necklaces. The Duchess OF Ven
dome sent a Sevres lamp, and Lady
Hamilton, OF England. an antique fan.