Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-06-08
POMP Ar ROYAL ! =
WEDDING IN BALKANS
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By Associated Press)

l Belgrade, June elaborate
i preparations were taken to
lguard King Alexander and Prin-
cess Marie of Rumania, during
| their wedding festivities here to-
! day. The entire route of the
lnridal party from the palace to
cathedral was lined with a dou-
| bic row of soldiers with loaded
rifles and fixed bayonets. They
were ordered to shoot inmedi-
ately if they notice any suspi-
cious movement among the spec
tators.
| Belgrade, June S-Mediaeva1
pomp and spiendor marked the
Wedding here today of King Al
eSander of Jugoslavia and Prin-
cess Marie of Rumania. Nearly
every nation in the old and new
/ word was represented at the
ceremony which linked the dy-
rasties of three Balkan coun-
tries, forming a powerful barrier
against future wars in this tur-
bu!ent part of Europe. The event
probably will remain unmatched
Ter long time in Balkan annals
or its political significance; the
IaVishness and beauty of its set
tin9s; the enthusiasm and fer
vor OF the people; the pictures
Gucncss of the professions, and
the quaintness of the presents 70
tie pride and groom.
The bridal gown was an an
tifrc creation of white crepe
gcorgette, with long court train.
embroidered in pure silver and
crystals. and the Princess wore
over her tttlle veil shower of
scjnftllating gold strands. She
was a picture of girlish BEAUTY,
dignity and grace as she was es-
corted to the altar by her faith
er, Ling Ferdinand, of Rumania.
Prom her shoulders fell large
court mantle in brilliant silver,
at the lower end of which the
double arms of Rumania and
.jugOslavia were embroidered in
silver ard gold. King Alexander
presented his bride with a mas
sive crown of gold, set with dia-
monGs and rubies, each province
Of Jugoslavia having contributed
a precious stone to the diadem.
. he King, who entered the
Church arm in arm with Queen
Ma1.e, his future mother-in-law,
were the bright full dress uni
;orm of a Serbian General. His
best man was the Duke of York,
sen CT King George of England.
The Queen of Rumania, who
has come to be known as the
"Mother-in-Law of the Balkans"
locked almost as youthful as the
daughter she gave in marriage.
She dominated the entire cere-
nlCny, and next to the bride was
els:iy the most conspicuous and
charming fgurein the Cathedral.
When she was not receiving the
congratulations of her friends,
she was busy giving directions
cor the execution of the we'd
ding.
Tne marriage was so1emnize1
ny the Serbian Patriarch in the
ancient Byzantine Cathedral of
Belgrade. In accordance with a.
Serbian custom, there was no
ci~il ceremony. As the bride and
groom walked up the aisle a TIE
Deum was sung. the marble altar
resplendent in porpllyry and gold
was. tastefully decorated with
Lilies. and roses. among which
she national eolors OF Rumania
md Jugoslavia were intertwined.
The wedding was followed by
I gala luncheon at the palace, 1T
which the representatives of the
foreign royal. families, cabinet
members and government off,
cials were guests. In the after
noon there was a procession of
deDutations from the various
Serbian provinces, dressed in ma
t1onal costumes.
The days events closed with
banquet at the pal
ace in the evening on plates. of
gold, the King and new Queen
leaving shortly after for their
castle in Beed, Slovenia, for their
honeymoon.
Queen Marie, of Rumania, in
speaking of the marriage, ex-
pressed her satisfaction and add
ed: 'The marriage unites the
old Rumanian family with the
dynasty of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes. The Jugo-
slavs are especially happy be-
cause King Ferdinand and my
self are connected with so many
of the royal families of EuroDe.