May 11, 1931
Queen Helen of Romania was not present today for the "great military parade" in Bucharest, despite reports to the contrary.
An Associated Press dispatch states that King Carol II was alone when he took the salute.
Although Helen had returned to Bucharest in a "gay mood," her non-appearance at the parade has caused confusion and "great disappointment" as her brother-in-law, King Alexander of Serbia, had recently met with Carol with the hope of a reconciliation between the estranged couple.
Her ladies-in-waiting were waiting for Helen's return from Belgrade. She told them that her position had not changed although she remained in a "gay and more animated" mood.
The parade commemorated Romania's 50th anniversary of independence. Many had hoped that Helen's appearance at the parade with King Carol would have meant that they had achieved "some terms of peace" that would lead to a reconciliation.
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