The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-08

Of MANY NATIONS
At ROYAL WEDDING
Mediaeval Pomp and Splendor
Mark Ceremony at Belgrade
LINKS BALKAN PEOPLES
Marriage of Princess Marie And
King Alexander of Wide
Political Significance
LINKS BALKAN PEOPLES

Belgrade, June S.-Medieval pomp
and splendor marked the wedding
here today OF King Alexander Of jug.
-os,ayia and Princess Marie OF Ru-
mania. Nearly every nation in the
odd and New World was represent
ed 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 re
main unmatched for a long time in
Ba,k annals for It's politica, signi-
ficance; the layishness and beauty
of its settings the enthusiasm and
fervor OF the people; the pictures
queness Of the professions, and the
,qualntness of the presents to the
bride and bridegroom.
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 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 Rumania
and Jugoslavia we're embroidered In
silver and gold. King Alexander pre-
sented his bride with massive
crown Of gold. set with diamonds and
rubies. each province OF Jugoslavia
having contributed precious stone
to the dladem.
The King, W.lo entered the church
arm in arm with Queen Marie, his
future mother.in.law, wore the bright
full-dress uniform OF a Serbian Gen
eral. His hest man was tho Duke
OF York, son of King George of Eng
bland.
The Queen OF 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 cor
gratulations of her friends. she was
busy giving directions for the execu
tion of the wedding.
Tie marriage was soleTnnIzed 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 walked up the aisle
a TIE Deum was sung. The marble
altar, Respondent in porIslyry and
gold. was tastefully decorated wit'
lilies and roses, among which the
national colors OF Rumania and jug
oslavia were intertwined
The bridesmaids were Princes:
llyena, the 13.year-old sister OF th'
bride; her cousin, Grand Duchess
Cyril of Russia. IA years old; and tn,
little S-year-old daughter OF Princess
Helen OF Russia. sister OF King Alex
ander, whose husband was killed b,
the Bolsheviki,
The wedding was followed by
gala luncheon at the palace, at whlcl
the representatives of the foreign ro
al families. cabinet members, an
government officials were guests. Il
the afternoon there was processlo
of deputations from the various Sci
bian provinces, dressed in nationH
costumes.
The days events closed with
magnificent banquet at the pa,ace |
> the evening on plates OF gold, tn
A., King and new Queen leaving shortl
after for their castle in Beed, Slo'
enia, for their honeymoon.
Among the celebrities preser
were: The Duke of York, represen
ing King George of England; tn
! Italian Crown Prince, representa-
the King OF Italy, Grand Duches
!. Cyril OF Russia, sister of the Quee
of Rumania; the lnfanta Beatrice
E youngest sister OF the Queen OF RI
mania, and her husband the Pri
g ces and Princesses of the Greek ro
: al family; Marshal Franchet de
G percy, representing France. an
8 }Crown Prince Carol and Prince,
l. Helene of Rumanla. The sovereign
n of Japan. Belgium, Spain, Norwt
y land the heads Of state of other cou
Q tries also we're represented.
+ Princess Helen of Russia, sister
& King Alexander; Prince Arsene Ka
IS gerogeyitch, his Uncle. and the SC
e of the latter Prince pat.~. who a
the only living relatives Of the Kin
a also were present. Prince Geore
n the Kings elder brother who is Ii
d, ing in Paris and who renounced Il
ia throne l2 years ago, was not invite
r Queen Marie Of Rumania, in spea
H. ing of the marriage, expressed h
Is satisfaction and added:
"The marriage unites the old r
81 manian family With the younger
IN nasty OF the Serbs, Croats and s