Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-10
PRINCESS NJ A R | f.
WEEDS ALEXAN D { R
WITH GREAT P0MP.
MEDIEVAL SpLENOR MARKS
WEDDING OF KING OF JuGo.
SlAViA AND PRINCES OF Ro.
MANIA WHICH LINKS THE OWN.
AsTlES OF THREE BALKAN
COUNTRIES. -

lielRradc, June g. Medieval pomp
and Splendor marked the wedding
bore today of king Alexander OF Iugo.
slavic and Princess Marie Of Truman.
IA Nearly every nation IN the Ola
and New World was represented at
mo ceremony, which linked the dyn-
AStles ol three Balkan countries,
forming powerful barrier against
future wars IN this turbulent part of
Europe. The event probably win re.
main unmatched Tor long time IN
faIkan annals for it's political signI.
lCince; the ,avisllncss and beauty of
TIA settings; the enthusiasm and fer.
Nor of the people; the picturesque.
meas III the professions, and the
unGintness OF the presents to the
hri'le and groom.
Iho bridal gown was an antique
creation OF white crepe Georgcttc,
with long court train, embroidered in
NNre silver and crystals, and the
Princess wore over her tulle veil a
rhpwcr of sointllGtng gold strands.
she was picture of girlish beauty,
dignity and grace as she was escort.
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Ferdinand nf Rumania. From 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 and SCid King Alexander pre-
scented his bride with massive
crown of gold, set with diamonds and
rubleB, each province of Jugoslavia
having contributed a precious stone
10 the diadem
The King, who entered the church
arm IN arm with Queen Marie. his
Nlt0rc mothCr.in law wore the bright
lnildresH uniform Cf a Serbian Gen.
rfal. lii6 b tebmsnawasOcshrdu
erhl. Ills best man was the Duke OF
York, son Of KIM George of Eng
land. 4
The Queen Of Ruman'a, who has
come II be knowr as tho "Mother-in.
Law OF the Balkans, looked almost
~ youthful as the daughtcr she gave
IN marriage. SHE dominated the en-.
Tire cerCmcnv, and aoNt tC the bride
was easily the most conspicuous and
fsure IN the Cathedral When she
was not receiving the CONGRATULATIONS
~ her friends. she was busy giving
directions for the execution of the
wedtling
The marriage was sOlcmni2ed by
the Serbian Patriarch in the ancient
Byzantine Cathedral of Belgrade. In
accordance with Serbian custom,
there was no civil ceremony. As the
bride and groom warked up the aisle
TIE Deum was sung Tho marble
altar Respondent in pOrphy and gold
was tastefully decorated with lilies
and roses. among which the national
cOlors of Rumania and Jugoslayia
were interWined.
The bridesmaids were Princess lily.
ena, the 13-year-Old- Of the bride;
Der cousin, Grand Duches, Cyril Of
Russia II years old; and the little
S.year.uld daughter Of Princess Helen
OF Russia, sister Of King Alexander,
whose husband was killed by the
BUlsheviki.
The wedding was followed by a
gala luncheon at the palace, at which
the representatives of the foreign roy
al families. cabinet members, and
government officials were guests In
the afternoon there was procession
Of Populations from the various Scr
bian provinces, dressed in national
costumes.
" The days events closed with a man
fiihcient banquet at the palace in the
evening on plates of gold. the King
and new Queen leaving shortly after
for their castle in BCCd, SlOyenia, for
their honeymoon.
81 Among the celebrities present were:
The Duke OF York, representing King
George of England; the Italian
Grown Prince, representing the King
OF italy, Grand Duchess Cyril Of Rus
STA, sister Jof the Queen of Rumania;
the Infanta Beatrice, youngest sister
of the Queen of Rumana, and her
husband; the Prince and Princesses
Of the Greek royal family, Marshal
Tranchet d'E8perCy, representing
France, and Crown Prince Carol and
Prince Helene Of Runania, The SOW
ereigns of Japan, Belgium, Spain,
Norway and the heads of state of
ether countries also were represented.
Princess Helen of Russia, sister of
King Alexander; Prince Arsene Kara
goorgcVitch, his uncle, and the son of
the latter, Prince Paul, who are the
only living relatives OF the King, also
were present, Prince George, the
Kings elder brother, who is. living
I'm Paris and who renowned the
throne ~ years ago, was not invited.
Queen Marie of Rumania, is speak
ing of the marriage, expressed her
satisfaction and added:
"The marriage unites the old Ru-
manian family with the younger dyn-
aaty of the Serbs, Croats and Slov-
enes. The Jugoalavs are especially
happy because King Ferdinand and
myself are connected with so many
of the royal families of Europe. They
consider it's is a great stroke of good
fortune for them and their future
that their King should marry a Ru-