Princess Theodora of Greece beamed as she and her fiancé Matthew Kumar left the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, with preparations within the works forward of tomorrow’s nuptials.
She 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.
Theodora 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.
Princess Theodora of Greece beamed as she and her fiancé Matthew Kumar left the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, with preparations within the works forward of tomorrow’s nuptials
The groom-to-be, in the meantime, appeared dapper in a striped shirt which he wore with a sensible 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.
She was seen holding a bouquet of flowers, which can have been given to her daughter later.
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 seemed to be in good spirits as he donned a navy swimsuit and chatted together with his mom.
Based on Tatler, the bride and groom to be will tonight be internet hosting a dinner with mates and family members, on the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
The blissful couple can be tying the knot tomorrow night.
The Greek royal, 41, who was born in London and performs secretary Alison Montgomery in The Daring and the Lovely, will tie the knot together with her LA-based lawyer beau on Saturday, following a four-year delay
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
She 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
Theodora 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, appeared dapper in a striped shirt which he wore with a sensible black blazer and navy trousers
The blissful couple walked hand in hand as they left the Metropolitan Cathedral forward of their marriage ceremony tomorrow
Company will arrive round 5.30pm to look at the bride stroll down the aisle. The marriage date – which was postponed twice – was stated to be picked attributable to 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.
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.
However the couple – who started courting in 2016 – have been compelled to place the Might 26 occasion on maintain due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Anna Maria of Greece seemed to be in good spirits as she was seen leaving the Cathedral holding onto some flowers
The Queen and her son Nikolaos have been each current on the occasion. Nikolaos donned a navy swimsuit for the occassion
Anna Maria beamed as she was seen on the Cathedral in her summery ensemble right this moment. She styled her blonde tresses in waves
Her siblings, Nikolaos, 54, and Alexia, 59, (proper) of Greece, have been additionally seen on the occasion earlier this Friday
Alexia was effortlessly elegant in a white and navy frock, accessorised with a pair of sun shades and an identical blue purse
Alexia, pictured, sported stylish sun shades and held onto a purse to accessorise her navy and white gown
Regardless of not strolling down the aisle on the day, Theodora nonetheless celebrated together with her husband-to-be and she or he 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 photograph, 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 will’t wait to have a good time with all of you in Greece as soon as it’s protected.’
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.
Princess Theodora of Greece is lastly set to wed her accomplice Matthew Kumar (pictured collectively) on September 28, following a four-year delay
Initially, the couple (pictured), who introduced their engagement in November 2018, have been scheduled to wed on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020 – till they have been compelled to place the occasion on maintain due to the coronavirus pandemic
Theodora and Matthew appeared in Windsor in February 2024 after they attended a memorial service for King Constantine
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.
Two months after her father’s loss of life, 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.
Celia is Greece’s foremost dressmaker, whose elegant creations are worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Taylor Swift.
She is the proprietor of the oldest Greek trend home, which was established in Athens in 1906, and options at Paris Style Week Haute Couture and at London’s Harrods.
Though Theodora won’t have her father to stroll her down the aisle as she showcases her gorgeous marriage ceremony gown for the primary time, it’s thought her oldest brother Crown Prince Pavlos will carry out the position of ‘gifting away’ his youthful sister.
Whereas Theodora’s alternative of tiara hasn’t been confirmed forward of the marriage day, the bride might comply with in a protracted household custom. The Khedive of Egypt Tiara has lengthy been worn by girls in Theodora’s household on their marriage ceremony days, together with by her aunt Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (pictured in 1967)
Margrethe married French diplomat Henri de Laborde de Monpeza at Holmen Church in Copenhagen in 1967
Whereas Theodora’s alternative of tiara hasn’t been confirmed forward of the marriage day, the bride might comply with in a protracted household custom.
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.
The tiara was created by Cartier and encompasses a laurel wreath-inspired design, which incorporates diamonds and platinum.
Princess Margaret typically wore the tiara earlier than her loss of life in 1920. The tiara then left Sweden when her daughter Princess Ingrid, married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
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 (pictured in 2023) have been in attendance
Theodora’s visitor listing 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.
Well-known godmother! The late Queen together with her Greek counterpart Anne-Marie at Princess Theodora’s christening in London in 1983
King Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and the Greek Royal Household haven’t any official remit, however are nonetheless energetic contributors 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 am unable to wait to marry this glorious man. I like you, Matt.’
Her mother and father individually launched a press release 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 can be offered sooner or later. Mr Matthew Kumar, 34, was born and raised in Southern California to Sam and Lonnie Kumar. He’s a practising legal professional in Los Angeles.’
