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

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spelndor marked the wedding here |
today of King Alexander of Jugo-
slavia and Princess Marie of Ru-
mania. Nearly every nation in 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 lavishness and beauty
of the settings the enthusiasm and
fervor of the people; the picturesque
ness of the professions, and the
quaintness 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 tulle veil
shower of scintillating gold strands.
She was picture of girlish beauty,
dignity and grace as she was escort
ed to the altar by her father, King
Ferdinand of 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 gold King Alexander
presented his bride with a massive
crown of gold, set with diamonds and
rubies, each province of Jugoslavia
naving 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
a an general. His best man was the
Ypl4e of York, son o. Kirg Geo:ge.
hcs England.
Queen Looks Young.
The Queen of Rumania, who has
come to be known as the Mother
3n-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 c2thed-
raj. When she was not receiving the
congratulations of her friends, she
was busy giving directions for the
execution Of the wedding.
The marriage was solemnized 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 galked up the aisle
a TIE Deum was sung. The marble
altar, resplendent in porphry and
gold, was tastefully decorated with
lilies and roses;7 among which the ma
tional colors of Rumania and Jugo-
slavia were intertwined.
The bridesmaids were Princess
-lyean, the 13-year-old sister of the
bride; her cousin, Grand Duchess Cy-
ril of Russia, IA years old; and the
little 8year-old daughter of Princess
Helen, of Russia, sister of King Alex
ander, whose husband was killed bv
the Bolsheviki.
The wedding was followed by
gaia luncheon at the palace at which
the representatives. Of the foreign
.yai families, cab net members, ana
government officials were guests.
In the afternoon there was a pro-
cession of deputations from the va
rlous Serbian provinces, dressed in
national costumes.
The days events closed with a
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, Slovenia,
for their honeymoon.
Celebrities on Hand. Il
Among the celebrities present were
the Duke of York, representing King
George, of England; the Italian
Grown Prince, representing the King
CT Italy, Grand Duchess Cyril of Rus
sia, sister of the Queen of Rumahia.
the lnfanta Beatrice, youngest sis
ter Of the Queen of Rumania. and
her hsuband; the Princes and Prin-
cesses of the Greek. royal family,
Marshall Franchet d'Esperey, rep
ersenting France and Crown Prince
Carol and Princess Helene of Rn-
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
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 in Paris AMI who re-
nourecd the throne ~ years ag), was
not invited.
Queen Marie of Rumania, in
speaking of the marriage. EXPRESSED