Princess Theodora of Greece proved to be the epitome of a ravishing bride-to-be as she stepped out for her pre-wedding dinner on Friday evening.
The 41-year-old actress, who was born in London and performed secretary Alison Montgomery in The Daring and the Lovely, appeared radiant in a white midi gown from Greek designer Celia Kritharioti, who can also be creating her marriage ceremony robe.
Theodora – daughter of the late King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie – will tie the knot together with her LA-based lawyer fiancé, Matthew Kumar, on Saturday on the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, following a four-year delay.Â
However forward of their lavish nuptials, the bride and groom hosted an array of royals from the Greek, Spanish and Danish households at their pre-wedding dinner within the capital – with glitzy company together with her glamorous mannequin niece Princess Olympia, 28.
As each bride ought to, Theodora commanded consideration in her stylish backless gown, which featured a classy sq. neckline with thick straps, a billowing skirt, cinched waist detailing and an announcement bow.
Princess Theodora of Greece (pictured left, together with her husband-to-be) proved to be the epitome of a ravishing bride-to-be as she stepped out for her pre-wedding dinner on Friday evening
Wanting effortlessly elegant, the bride teamed her gown with a pair of matching white heels and the $373 ‘Elos’ Field Clutch in Pearl from Los-Angeles based mostly model Cult Gaia.
She could not hold the smile from her face as she stepped out on the glamorous event together with her husband-to-be Matthew, who seemed equally good in a navy blazer teamed with black trousers and a white shirt.
Friends on the occasion, held on the Byzantine and Christian Museum, included Theodora’s paternal aunt is Queen Sofia, who was Spain’s Queen from 1975 to 2014 because the spouse of King Juan Carlos I, in addition to the bride’s maternal aunt Princess Benedikte of Denmark.
They have been joined by members of the Greek Royal Household, together with Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece, who’s wed to Theodora’s brother Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, Queen Anne-Marie and Olympia.
Olympia was dressed to impress in a strappy silver gown, that includes a pleated skirt and teamed with metallic equipment.
Her mom, Marie-Chantal, seemed simply as beautiful in a navy frock, paired with golden heels and an identical clutch bag.
Earlier on Friday, the bride and groom visited the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, with preparations within the works forward of right this moment’s nuptials.Â
Theodora paid a nod to her upcoming bridal weekend with a white linen gown from ALÉMAIS, retailing on-line for £405. The summery design featured quirky illustrations of fish, flowers and palm timber and was teamed with stylish sliders.
The 41-year-old actress, who was born in London and performed secretary Alison Montgomery in The Daring and the Lovely, appeared radiant in a white midi gown from Greek designer Celia Kritharioti, who can also be creating her marriage ceremony robe
The bride and groom hosted an array of royals from the Greek, Spanish and Danish households at their pre-wedding dinner within the capital – with glitzy company together with her glamorous mannequin niece Princess Olympia (pictured left), 28, and Queen Sofia of Spain (pictured proper)
Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece, and Theodora’s brother Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, on the pre-wedding dinner
Theodora and Matthew talking earlier than their pre-wedding dinner within the Greek capital
Wanting good! Marie-Chantal and Theodora’s brother Pavlos placed on a classy show on the pre-wedding dinner
Theodora and Matthew arrive for his or her pre-wedding reception accompanied by the bride’s mom
Friends on the occasion, held on the Byzantine and Christian Museum, included Theodora’s paternal aunt is Queen Sofia, who was Spain’s Queen from 1975 to 2014 because the spouse of King Juan Carlos I, in addition to the bride’s maternal aunt Princess Benedikte of Denmark (pictured)
As each bride ought to, Theodora commanded consideration in her stylish backless gown, which featured a classy sq. neckline with thick straps, a billowing skirt, cinched waist detailing and an announcement bow
Wanting effortlessly elegant, the bride teamed her gown with a pair of matching white heels and the $373 ‘Elos’ Field Clutch in Pearl from Los-Angeles based mostly model Cult Gaia
She wore her platinum blonde tresses down in relaxed waves and sported a pure, dewy make-up look as she walked hand-in-hand with Matthew and held onto a bouquet of flowers.
The groom-to-be, in the meantime, seemed dapper in a striped shirt which he wore with a wise black blazer and navy trousers.
Additionally current on the Cathedral was Theodora’s mom, Queen Anna Maria of Greece, 78, who grinned as she chatted with others in a inexperienced linen summer season gown.
Her siblings, Nikolaos, 54, and Alexia, 59, of Greece, have been additionally seen on the occasion. Alexia was effortlessly elegant in a white and navy frock, accessorised with a pair of sun shades and an identical blue purse.
She channelled glamour as she styled her brunette tresses in relaxed waves. Nikolaos gave the impression to be in good spirits as he donned a navy swimsuit and chatted together with his mom.
The bride and groom might be tying the knot on Saturday night. Friends will arrive round 5.30pm to look at Theodora stroll down the aisle.Â
The couple’s marriage ceremony date – which was postponed twice – was stated to be picked resulting from it being near the marriage anniversary of Theodora’s mother and father, King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, who have been married on September 18, 1964, in Athens.Â
Initially, Princess Theodora and her fiancé, who introduced their engagement in November 2018, have been scheduled to wed on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020.
The bride could not hold the smile from her face as she stepped out on the glamorous event together with her husband-to-be Matthew
Her husband-to-be Matthew seemed equally good in a navy blazer teamed with black trousers and a white shirt
Pavlos and Marie-Chantal of Greece with their kids, Olympia, Constantine Alexios, Achileas, Odysseas and Aristides
Constantine Alexios, Achileas and Aristides of Greece on the glamorous pre-wedding occasion
Queen Sofia of Spain opted for a classy floral and silver matching prime and trousers combo
Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Irene of Greece with different Spanish company on the occasion on Friday evening
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece accompanied by her son Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Princess Theodora of Greece and Matthew Kumar
The Greek Royal Household have been all smiles as they attended the glitzy occasion
Princess Alexia of Greece, Carlos Morales Quintana, Arrietta Morales y de Grecia, Ana Maria Morales y de Grecia, Amelia Morales y de Grecia and Carlos Morales y de Grecia, attend the pre-wedding feast of Princess Theodora of Greece to Matthew Kumar
However the couple – who started relationship in 2016 – have been compelled to place the Might 26 occasion on maintain due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Regardless of not strolling down the aisle on the day, Theodora nonetheless celebrated together with her husband-to-be and he or she shared a snap of herself with Matthew on Instagram as they dined on Greek salad, olives, bread and cheese and shared a tipple.
As she posted the picture, the Princess wrote: ‘On what ought to have been our marriage ceremony weekend – the love and help from family and friends have been so appreciated. We are able to’t wait to have fun with all of you in Greece as soon as it’s secure.’
When the pandemic lastly got here to an finish, Theodora and Matthew set one other marriage ceremony date – ‘early summer season’ in 2023, in Porto Heli, Greece.
Nevertheless, only a month after the Greek Royal Family introduced the second marriage ceremony date, actress Theodora’s father, King Constantine of Greece, handed away.
King Constantine, the final King of Greece who was exiled in 1973 when the monarchy was abolished, had 5 kids; Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Philippos, Princess Alexia, Princess Theodora and Prince Nikolaos.
The exiled king died on the age of 82 in January 2023. As Theodora mourned her father, she postponed her marriage ceremony to Matthew for the second time.Â
The bride and groom have been noticed side-by-side on the memorial service for King Constantine at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in February 2024, which noticed royals from throughout Europe in attendance together with Queen Camilla, King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia.
Marie-Chantal seemed beautiful in a navy frock, paired with golden heels and an identical clutch bag
Philippos of Greece and Nina Flohr have been additionally a part of the company attending the event
Olympia, Achileas and Aristides of Greece look trendy as they arrive for the celebrations
Two months after her father’s demise, the princess posted a tribute to him on Instagram which learn: ‘It’s been two months because you left us. Miss you on a regular basis Papa. Love you.’
Hey! Greece beforehand reported the bride had deliberate to put on a robe designed by Celia Kritharioti – a gown she picked out forward of the unique marriage ceremony date in 2020.Â
Celia is Greece’s foremost dressmaker, whose elegant creations are worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Taylor Swift.Â
She is the proprietor of the oldest Greek style home, which was established in Athens in 1906, and options at Paris Vogue Week Haute Couture and at London’s Harrods.
Though Theodora is not going to have her father to stroll her down the aisle as she showcases her beautiful marriage ceremony gown for the primary time, it’s thought her oldest brother Crown Prince Pavlos will carry out the function of ‘gifting away’ his youthful sister.
Whereas Theodora’s alternative of tiara hasn’t been confirmed forward of the marriage day, the bride may observe in an extended household custom.Â
The Khedive of Egypt Tiara has lengthy been worn by girls in Theodora’s household on their marriage ceremony days, together with by her mom Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, and her aunts Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Princess Benedikte of Denmark.
It was given to Princess Margaret of Connaught – who married the long run King of Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf – as a marriage current in 1905 by the Khedive, reported Royal Central.
Princess Benedikte of Denmark appeared radian in cream trousers and a blue patterned shirtÂ
Infanta Cristina’s daughter Irene UrdangarÃn y de Borbón, with Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, the primary little one and eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos I and Queen SofÃa, and Princess Irene of Greece, the youthful sister of Queen Sofia
Infanta Cristina of Spain, the youthful daughter of King Juan Carlos I and his spouse, Queen SofÃa, minimize a glamorous determine as she stepped out for the celebrations
King Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and the Greek Royal Household (pictured) don’t have any official remit, however are nonetheless lively individuals in royal life round Europe
Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar host a pre-wedding celebration joined by family and friends in Athens, Greece
The tiara was created by Cartier and contains a laurel wreath-inspired design, which incorporates diamonds and platinum.
Princess Margaret typically wore the tiara earlier than her demise in 1920. The tiara then left Sweden when her daughter Princess Ingrid, married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
Theodora’s visitor checklist is tipped to be very star-studded because of her showbiz and royal connections, with the bride being the goddaughter of the late Queen, in addition to having shut ties to each the Danish and Spanish royal households.
Her father King Constantine – who retained his royal title after the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1973 – was a second cousin of King Charles, and Prince William’s godfather.
In the meantime, her mom, Queen Anne-Marie is the youthful sister of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, making King Frederik her first cousin.
Elsewhere, Theodora’s paternal aunt is Queen Sofia, who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 because the spouse of King Juan Carlos I.
In October 2021, when Theodora’s brother Prince Philippos of Greece married Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, each Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been in attendance.
King Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and the Greek Royal Household don’t have any official remit, however are nonetheless lively individuals in royal life round Europe.
On the time of her engagement, Theodora introduced the blissful information on Instagram, saying: ‘Phrases cannot specific our happiness and pleasure. I can not wait to marry this glorious man. I really like you, Matt.’
Her mother and father individually launched an announcement saying: ‘Their Majesties King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie are delighted to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Theodora to Mr Matthew Kumar.
‘Additional particulars in regards to the forthcoming marriage ceremony might be supplied sooner or later. Mr Matthew Kumar, 34, was born and raised in Southern California to Sam and Lonnie Kumar. He’s a practising lawyer in Los Angeles.’
