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Council of regency for Yugoslavia during Minority of boy King Peter
Photo shows: Prince Paul of Yugoslavia,and the Princess.
Following the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia at Marseille yesterday Oct. 09, it was announced in Belgrade last night that the heir to the throne (Eleven-year-old Crown Prince Peter) would be proclaimed King, and a regency council appointed during his minority. King Alexander in his Last will nominated Queen Marie, Prince Paul, and the President of the Supreme Court at Belgrade, as members of the regency. Queen Marie is out of the country,and the Lord Chancellor died recently; Prince Paul is in complete charge in Belgrade. October 10, 1934. (Photo by The Associated Press )