Rome, Oct. 12.
Magnificent scenes were witnessed here to-day at the wedding of Don Juan, youngest son of ex-King Alfonso. of Spain and Heir Presumptive to the /Spanish throne, and Princess Marie Mercedes, of Sicily, a member of the House of Bourbon.
The wedding was celebrated by the Archbishop of Florence in the Church lof Santa Maria degu Angell, Seven thousand guests, most of whom were Spaniards, attended the wedding, the women either wearing red and yellow (the Spanish colours) carnations in their hair, or holding them in their mouths.
Following the ceremony, the couple were greeted by thunderous cheers as they drove to St. Peter's where they were received by the Pope.
Ex-King Alfonso this evening will sive a banquet to which 2,000 guests have been invited, after which the Royal couple will leave on their honeymoon. Their destination has not been revealed.—Reuter.
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