The long-awaited wedding of Greece's Princess Theodora and American lawyer Matthew Kumar arrived on Saturday 28 September and the bride-and-groom kissed for cheering crowds as they left their wedding venue.
Matthew first popped the question to his fiancée in 2018 but their gorgeous nuptials were twice delayed, once for the COVID-19 pandemic and the second following the death of Theodora's father in January 2023.
Ahead of the wedding, the bride and groom held an intimate celebration on Friday evening at the Byzantine Museum. Guests included Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal and the bride-to-be looked stunning in a white mini-dress with a bow.
The wedding itself was held in Athens, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation. It's said that the couple's decision to marry in the Greek capital "reflects their love for Greece, the strong ties they maintain with the country and their desire to share Greek culture and hospitality and identity with their guests".
© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockMany guests who arrived elicted cheers including Princess Bekedikte of Denmark who stunned in a red dress a red dress, while the assembled crowd chanted the name of Queen Sofia when she arrived. Princess Nina stunned in a pale blue outfit alongside her husband Prince Philippos.
Princess Alexia arrived in a red dress as she was joined by her husband Carlos Morales and their four children. Meanwhile the five children of Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal arrived separately from their parents. Princess Maria Olympia alongisde Alexia's daughter Arrietta will be bridesmaids for the service.
© ShutterstockMatthew was every inch a dashing groom as he arrived in his suave suit alongside his groomsmen and he was applauded as he stepped out the car and posed for pictures.
© ShutterstockQueen Anne-Marie arrived alongside Prince Nikolaos in a stunning dress, and her arrival prompted a large response from the crowd.
The last person to arrive was the bride herself, alongside her eldest brother, Crown Prince Pavlos. The blushing bride looked immaculate in her beautiful gown, which carried intricate floral patterns.
© ShutterstockFollowing the intimate ceremony, Theodora and Matthew were greeted by cheering crowds and they kissed in front of their fans before departing in the same silver Range Rover that Theodora arrived in.
As the bride and groom left, Pavlos was seen personally shaking hands with and thanking members of the public who had gathered for his younger sister's nuptials.
The couple's reception is due to be held at the One and Only Aesthesis Hotel, which holds a special significance for the bride. The resort used to be home to The Stars nightclub, which is where her aunt, Queen Sofia, had her wedding reception when she married Spain's King Juan Carlos.
Princess Theodora at a glance
© Photo: Getty Images- Born on 9 June 1983 at St Mary's Hospital in London, the fourth child of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie
- Among her godparents are the late Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
- Attended the all-girls boarding school, Woldingham School in Surrey, before taking a gap year at St Philip's College in Alice Springs, Australia.
- Studied for a degree in Theatre Arts at Brown University before moving to LA to pursue an acting career.
- Has secured a number of TV roles and is best known for playing secretary Alison Montgomery in the long-running soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful.
- Engagement to American lawyer Matthew Kumar was announced in 2018 but their attempts to wed have been twice thwarted, once by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and once by the death of King Constantine in 2023.
See some of the best photos from the day below...
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© ShutterstockPrincess Theodora
Princess Theodora arrived for her ceremony alongside her eldest brother, Crown Prince Pavlos. The head of the royal house helped his sister out with her train as they exited their car.
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© ShutterstockThe bride's veil
Theodora's stunning bridal gown was completed with a lacy veil.
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© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockThe groom arrives
Matthew was joined by his groomsmen and members of his family as he prepared to walk down the aisle with his beloved.
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© ShutterstockQueen Sofia's arrival
Queen Sofia made sure to attend the wedding of her niece and she waved to crowds during her arrival.
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© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockBridesmaid duties
Princess Maria Olympia served as one of Theodora's bridesmaids.
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© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockFirst glimpse of the couple
Crowds waited outside for the couple, and these were the first sweet photos of the pair as a married couple.
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© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockSealed with a kiss
The bride and groom gave fans plenty to cheer about as they kissed.
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© Robin Utrecht/dana press/ShutterstockDeparture from the wedding
Theodora was helped into her waiting car by her bridesmaids and she waved to crowd as she and her new husband left.
