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Princess Theodora of Greece will finally marry her partner Matthew Kumar on September 28, after a four-year delay.
The 41-year-old Greek royal, who was born in London and plays secretary Alison Montgomery on The Bold and the Beautiful, is set to marry her Los Angeles-based lawyer fiancé at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, it has been reported. 9Honey.
Guests will arrive around 5:30 pm to watch the bride walk down the aisle, while on the eve of the big day, the couple will host a dinner for their loved ones at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
The wedding date, which was postponed twice, is said to have been chosen because it was close to the wedding anniversary of Theodora’s parents, King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, who were married on 18 September 1964 in Athens.
So, as Theodora’s special day approaches, FEMAIL has delved into all the details about the royal wedding day…
Princess Theodora of Greece will finally marry her partner Matthew Kumar (pictured together) on September 28, after a four-year delay.
THE DATE OF THE BIG DAY
Princess Theodora and her fiancé, who announced their engagement in November 2018, were initially scheduled to marry on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020.
But the couple, who began dating in 2016, were forced to cancel the May 26 event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite not walking down the aisle that day, Theodora celebrated with her husband-to-be and shared a photo of herself and Matthew on Instagram as they dined on Greek salad, olives, bread and cheese and shared a drink.
Posting the photo, the Princess wrote: “On what should have been our wedding weekend, the love and support of friends and family has been so appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you all in Greece once it is safe.”
When the pandemic finally came to an end, Theodora and Matthew set another date for their wedding: “early summer” 2023, in Porto Heli, Greece.
However, just a month after the Greek royal family announced the second wedding date, actress Theodora’s father, King Constantine of Greece, passed away.
King Constantine, the last king of Greece who was exiled in 1973 when the monarchy was abolished, had five children: Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Philippos, Princess Alexia, Princess Theodora and Prince Nikolaos.
The exiled king died at the age of 82 in January 2023. As Theodora mourned the loss of her father, she postponed her wedding to Mateo for the second time.
The couple (pictured), who announced their engagement in November 2018, were initially due to tie the knot on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020, until they were forced to postpone the event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Theodora and Matthew appeared in Windsor in February 2024 when they attended a memorial service for King Constantine.
The bride and groom were seen standing side by side at King Constantine’s memorial service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in February 2024, which was attended by royals from across Europe including Queen Camilla, King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia.
Two months after her father’s death, the princess posted a tribute on Instagram, which read: “It’s been two months since you left us. I miss you every day, Dad. I love you.”
THE GREEK WEDDING DRESS
Hello! Greece previously reported that the bride had planned to wear a dress designed by Celia Kritharioti, a gown she chose before the original wedding date in 2020.
Celia is Greece’s leading fashion designer, whose elegant creations are worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Taylor Swift.
She is the owner of the oldest Greek fashion house, founded in Athens in 1906, and presents her designs at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week and at Harrods department store in London.
Although Theodora will not have her father to walk her down the aisle as she shows off her stunning wedding dress for the first time, it is believed that her older brother, Crown Prince Pavlos, will play the role of “giving away” his younger sister.
THE BRILLIANT TIARA
Although Theodora’s choice of tiara has not been confirmed before the wedding day, the bride could be following a long-standing family tradition. The tiara of the Khedive of Egypt has long been worn by women in Theodora’s family on their wedding days, including her aunt Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (pictured in 1967).
Margrethe married French diplomat Henri de Laborde de Monpeza at the Holmen Church in Copenhagen in 1967.
While Theodora’s choice of tiara has not been confirmed ahead of the wedding day, the bride could be following a long-standing family tradition.
The Khedive of Egypt’s tiara has long been worn by women in Theodora’s family on their wedding days, including her mother, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, and her aunts, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Princess Benedicta of Denmark.
It was reportedly given to Princess Margaret of Connaught, who married the future King of Sweden, Gustav VI Adolf, as a wedding present in 1905 by the Khedive. Royal Central.
The tiara was created by Cartier and features a design inspired by a laurel wreath, featuring diamonds and platinum.
Princess Margaret often wore the tiara before her death in 1920. The tiara then left Sweden when her daughter, Princess Ingrid, married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
THE ROYAL GUESTS
In October 2021, when Theodora’s brother, Prince Philip of Greece, married Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie (pictured in 2023) were present.
Theodora’s guest list is expected to be star-studded thanks to her showbiz and royal connections, as the bride is the goddaughter of the late Queen, as well as having close ties to the Danish and Spanish royal families.
His 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 godfather of Prince William.
Meanwhile, his mother, Queen Anne-Marie, is the younger sister of Queen Margrethe of Denmark, making King Frederick her first cousin.
On the other hand, Teodora’s paternal aunt is Queen Sofia, who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 as the wife of King Juan Carlos I.
In October 2021, when Theodora’s brother, Prince Philip of Greece, married Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were present.
The famous godmother! The late Queen with her Greek counterpart, Anna Maria, at the christening of Princess Theodora in London in 1983
King Constantine’s son, Crown Prince Pavlos, and the Greek royal family have no official jurisdiction, but remain active participants in royal life across Europe.
At the time of their engagement, Theodora announced the happy news on Instagram, saying: “There are no words to express our happiness and excitement. I can’t wait to marry this wonderful man. I love you, Matt.”
Her parents released a separate statement saying: ‘Their Majesties King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie are delighted to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Theodora, to Mr Matthew Kumar.
‘Further details regarding the upcoming wedding will be provided in due course. Mr Matthew Kumar, 34, was born and raised in Southern California, the son of Sam and Lonnie Kumar. He is a practicing attorney in Los Angeles.’