Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-06-08
ROYAL NUPTIALS
BIG STROKE FOR
BALKAN PEACE
Marriage Of Rumanian Princess
And Jugo-Slavia's King Event
Of Splendor

spelndor marked the wedding here
today of King Alexander of Jugo-
slavia and Princess Marie of Ru-
mania. Nearly every nation III the
Old and New World was represented
at the ceremony, which linked the
dynasties of three Balkan countries,
forming a powerful barrier against
future wars in this turbulent part of
Europe. The event probably will
remain unmatched for long time in
Balkan annals for its political sig
nificance; the layiShncss and beauty
of the settings; the enthusiasm and
fervor of the people; the picturesque
ness of the professions, and the
quaintncss of The presents to the
bride and groom.
The bridal gown was an antique
creation of white crepe georgette,
with long court train, embroidered
in pure silver and crystals, and the
Princess wore over her tullc veil a
shower Of scintlllating gold strands.
She was a picture of girIish beauty,
dignity and grace as she was escort
ed to the altar by her father, King
Ferdinand of Rumania. From her
shoulders fell a large court mantle
in brilliant silver, at the lower end
of which the double arms of kumania
and Jugoslavia were embroidered in
silver and gold. King Alexander
presented his bride with a massive
crown Of gold, set with diamonds and
rubies, each province Of Jugoslavia
aaying contributed a precious stone
to the diadem
The King, who entered the church
arm in arm with Queen Marie, his
future mother-in-law, wore the
bright full-dress uniform of a Serb
ian general. His best man was the
Duke of York, son o; Kirg GeO:ge.
C England.
Queen Looks Young.
The Queen of Rumania, who has
come to be known as the Mother
ln-law of the Balkans - looked almost
as youthful as the daughter she gave
IN marriage. She dominated the
entire ceremony, and next to the
bride was easily the most conspicuous
and charming figure in the cathcd-
'ral. When she was not receiving the
congratulations of her friends, she
was busy giving directions for the
execution of the wedding.
The marriage was soemnized by
the Serbian Patriarch in the ancient
Byzantine Cathedral of Belgrade. In
DTpnTH1np,
there was no civil ceremony. As the
bride and groom galked up the aisle
a lie Deum was sung. The marble
altar, resplendent in porphry and
gold, was tastefully decorated with
lilies and roses, among which the ma
tonal coIors of Rumania and Jugo-
slavla were intertwined
The bridesmaids were Princess
Iyean, the 13-year-oId sister of the
2rlde; her cousin, Grand Duchess Cy-
ri OF Russia, ii years old; and the
little 8-year-old daughter of Princess
Helen, of Russia, sister of King Alex
ander, whose husband was killed by
the Bolshcviki.
The wedding was followed by
gaia luncheon at the palace at which
the representatives IF the FOREIGN
%al families, cab net members. AMI
government officials were quests.
In the afternoon there was a pro-
cesslon of deputations from the va
nous Serbian provinces, dressed in !
national costumes.
The days events closed with =
magnificent banquet at the palace in
the evening on plates of gold. the .
King and Queen leaving shortly aft
er for their castle in Beed, Slovcnia. ,
for their honeymoon.
Celebrities on Hand. +
Among the celebrities present were
the Duke of York, representing King |
George, Of England; the Italian !
Crown Prince, representing the King
of Italy, Grand Duchess Cyril of Rus |
slar sister Of the Queen of Rumania.
the lnfanta Beatrice, youngest Sis
ter Of the Queen of Rumania. and |
her hsuband; the Princes and Prin- /
cesscs Of the Greek royal family.
Marshall Franchet d'Esperey, rep |
ersentlng France and Grown Prince
Carol and Princess Helene of Ru- /
mania, The sovereigns of Japan.
Belgium, Spain, Norway and the !
heads of state other countries al
so were represented.
Princess Helen of Russia, sister of
King Alexander; Prince Arsene
karageorgevitch, his uncle, and the
sen Of the latter Prince Paul, who
are the only living relatives of the /,
hing, also were present. Prince
George, the Kings elder brother,
who is living in Paris and who re-
nourecd the throne II years ago, was
not invited.
Queen Marie of Rumania, in
speaking of the marriage, EXPRESSED