The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-06-08

main unmatched for a long time in
! Balkan annals for its political signiff-
canoe; the lavishness and beauty of its
settings. the enthusiasm and fervor of
the people; the picturesQueness Of the
professions and the quaintness OF the
presents to the bride and groom.
Gown Is Antique.
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 tulle veil a shower OF
scintillating gold strands. She was a
picture of girlish beauty. dignity and
grace as she was escorted 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 fl1e double
arms of Rumania and Jugoslavia. were
embroidered in silver and gold King
Alexander presented his bride with a
massive crown Of gold, set with dla-
monds and rubtes. each province OF
Jugoslavia having contributed pre-
cious stone to the diadeLn-
The king, who entered the church
arm in arm with Queen Marie, his
future nother-in-fAvy wore the bright
eraL His best man was the duke of
York, son of King George of England.
Queen Also Youthful
The queen o. Rumania. who has
come to be known as the "Mother-in-
Law of the Balkans" looked almost
as youthful as the daughter she gave
in marriage. She dominated the en-
tire ceremony, and next to the bride
was easily the most conspicuous and
charming figure in the cathedral.
When she was not receiving the con-
gratulations of her friends, she was
busy giving directions for the execu-
ton of the wedding.
The marriage was solemnized by the
Serbian patriarch in the ancient BY
zantine cathedral of Belgrade. In &C
cordance with Serbian custom. there
was no civil ceremony As the bride
and bridegroom walked up the aisle
a TIE Deum was sung. The marble al
tar. respondent in porphyry and gold
was tastefully decorated with lilies
and roses, among which the national
colors of Rurania and Jugoslavia
were intertwin ed.
The bridesmaids were Princess
I1yena, the 13-year-old sister of the
bride; her cousin, Grand Duchess
little s-year-old daughter of Princess
Helen of Russia, sister of King AlexA
ander, whose husband was killed by
the Bolsheviki.
Many Notables Present.
The wedding was followed by gala
luncheon at the palace, at which the
rel resentatives of the foreign royal
families. cabinet members, and gov
ernm ent officials were guests. In the
afternoon there was a procession of
Populations from the various Serbian
provinces, dressed in national cos
tunes.
The days events closed with a mag
nificent banquet at the palace in the
evening on plates of gold, the king
and queen leaving shortly after for
their castle in Beed, Slovenia, for their
honeymoon.
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 Russia, sister
of the queen OF Rumania; the Infanta
Beatrice. youngest sister of the queen
OF Rumania. and her husband; the
princes and princesses of the Greek
royal family; Marshal Franchet
d Esperey, representing France, and
Crown Prince Carol and Princess
Helene OF Rumania. The sovereigns