Princess Theodora of Greece and her LA-based lawyer husband Matthew Kumar finally tied the knot on Saturday after a four-year delay and two attempts.
They were surrounded by their friends and family during the lavish ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens – and for the bride, this included some very royal guests.
Theodora, whose parents are the late King Constantine II of Greece and his wife Queen Anne-Marie, is the goddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and has close ties to both the Danish and Spanish royal families.
Several members of the latter households, including the bride’s paternal aunt Queen Sofia of Spain and her maternal aunt Princess Benedikte of Denmark, as well as the Greek Royal Family, attended the glittering occasion over the weekend.
However, while it had been speculated that members of the British Royal Family would attend, they were not spotted at the event – despite King Charles and Prince William both rumoured to have been invited to the initial occasion in 2020.
The Prince of Wales was King Constantine’s godson, but he and the Princess of Wales likely remained at home after she recently completed her cancer treatment.
King Charles and Queen Camilla, meanwhile, missed the nuptials as they were in Scotland on Saturday for the 25th anniversary of Parliament, while the Duke of Edinburgh was said to be at a concert for Windsor Festival in St George’s Chapel.
However, in October 2021, when Theodora’s brother Prince Philippos of Greece married Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were in attendance, as well as Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
It’s unclear why no members of the British Royal Family were pictured at the event. MailOnline has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
Here, FEMAIL takes a closer look at the guests who attended the very royal wedding…
1. Princess Theodora
London-born Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark married American lawyer Matthew Kumar yesterday in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens – where her parents were married 60 years earlier.
The bride, who is the daughter of the late King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, looked spectacular in an elaborate wedding dress by Greek couturier Celia Kritharioti.
The 41-year-old actress, who is best known for her role in US soap opera ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, chose Athens-based Kritharioti to design her wedding dress back in 2020, according to Hello!.
Her dramatic white dress had a flattering bardot neckline and a beaded bodice as well as a bustle at the back.
The Princess’s ornate lace veil once belonged to Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882-1920).
It was held in place by the sparkling Khedive of Egypt tiara encrusted with diamonds, which was created by jeweller Cartier.
The bride wore her hair in a soft half up, half down style and carried a sumptuous bouquet of white roses.
2. Matthew Kumar
The groom, Matthew Kumar, is an American lawyer who is based in Los Angeles.
For his wedding, Matthew looked handsome in a dark navy morning suit with a white shirt and a pale blue tie with a polka dot pattern.
Born and raised in Southern California, Matthew met Princess Theodora when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
They started dating in 2016, and he later proposed in 2018. They were set to marry in 2020 but had to postpone their first wedding date because of the Covid pandemic.
When the pandemic finally came to an end, Theodora and Matthew set another wedding date – ‘early summer’ in 2023, in Porto Heli, Greece.
However, just a month after the Greek Royal Household announced the second wedding date, actress Theodora’s father, King Constantine of Greece, passed away.
The exiled king died at the age of 82 in January 2023. As Theodora mourned her father, she postponed her wedding to Matthew for the second time.
The bride and groom were spotted side-by-side at the memorial service for King Constantine at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in February 2024, which saw royals from across Europe in attendance including Queen Camilla, King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia.
3. Queen Anne-Marie
Queen Anne-Marie is Princess Theodora’s mother and the widow of King Constantine II of Greece.
She became Queen of Greece as King Constantine’s consort when they married on September 18, 1964. Nine years later the Greek monarchy was abolished.
The 78-year-old Danish royal is the youngest daughter of the late Frederik IX of Denmark and the late Ingrid of Sweden. Her older sister is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
Princess Theodora’s mother is also connected to the Spanish royals – her sister-in-law is Queen Sofía of Spain.
Queen Anne-Marie looked stunning in a sky-blue gown with ruffle-detailing and a sheer skirt for her daughter’s wedding.
Designed by Greek couturier Celia Kritharioti – who created Princess Theodora’s wedding dress – the elegant gown had three-quarter sleeves and a bardot neckline.
She wore pale blue heels and carried a matching evening bag, accessorising her outfit with a choker of white pearls with a diamond encrusted cross pendant.
4. Crown Prince Pavlos
Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, became the head of the Royal House of Greece when his father King Constantine II passed away on January 10, 2023.
The 57-year-old is the eldest child of King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie.
As Princess Theodora’s older brother, he accompanied her into the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, with the siblings walking arm in arm.
Pavlos is married to American heiress Marie-Chantal Miller, who runs a children’s clothing line, and the couple share five children. They split their time between the UK, the US and Greece.
Princess Theodora’s brother wore a navy and pinstripe morning suit with a sky-blue waistcoat underneath, adding a crisp white shirt and a dark red tie.
5. PRINCESS MARIA-OLYMPIA
The New York City-born fashion model and socialite Princess Maria-Olympia was a bridesmaid for Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar.
She is the oldest child and only daughter of Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, and his wife Marie-Chantal.
The 28-year-old goddaughter of King Charles has walked the runway for high-end designers such as Dolce & Gabbana.
Princess Marie-Olympia’s bridesmaid dress was also created by Greek couturier Celia Kritharioti, who was responsible for Princess Theodora’s wedding dress.
The elegant design featured a slim, floor-length skirt and a draped top with short sleeves.
The Princess accessorised the gown with a silver cuff and a pair of diamond earrings.
6. QUEEN SOFIA OF SPAIN
Queen Sofia of Spain, sister of the late King Constantine II, is sister-in-law of Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
She was the Queen of Spain until her husband Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014.
Their only son, Felipe VI, is the current King of Spain and is married to Queen Letizia.
Queen Sofia, 85, looked striking in a shocking pink outfit by Spanish designer Alejandro de Miguel.
Her elegant, floor-length skirt was pleated while het top was embellished with a diamante trim and a beautiful bow-shaped brooch.
7. Princess Irene of Greece
While she generally prefers to keep a low profile, Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark was snapped attending the pre-wedding dinner party at the Byzantine and Christian Museum.
The 82-year-old has some impressive royal ties, as the younger sister of Queen Sofía of Spain and the late former King Constantine II of Greece.
Though she now lives in Madrid, with her nephew King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife, Queen Letizia, the royal made a rare appearance to attend Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar’s big day.
8. Princess Benedikte of Denmark
Princess Benedikte of Denmark was also among the glamorous guests at the nuptial do in Athens.
The 80-year-old royal is the second daughter and child of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark.
As the younger sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who abdicated in January, the current King of Denmark, Frederik X is her nephew.
Mother-of-three Benedikte, who was wed to the late Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, appears regularly at events representing the Danish monarch.
9. Infanta Elena of Spain
Infanta Elena of Spain – who also holds the title Duchess of Lugo – has managed to keep a relatively low profile, despite being the sister of the King.
Elena shares her daughter Victoria de Marichalar y Borbón and son Felipe with her ex-husband Jaime de Marichalar.
The couple married in 1995 before divorcing in 2009. At the time, the pair issued a statement saying they ‘maintain a fluid dialogue on all matters relating to the common interest of their children’.
10. Infanta Cristina of Spain
Looking pretty in polka dots was Infanta Cristina of Spain, 59, the sister of King Felipe of Spain, who attended the nuptial along with several of her close family, including her sister, Infanta Elena.
Christina is the daughter of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia – previously part of the Greek royal family and the sister of Constantine II of Greece- and is sixth in line to the Spanish throne.
She formally held the title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca but had her title stripped by her brother after a corruption scandal in 2015.
She stepped out in a floor length polka dot gown buttoned up to the the collar. She opted for a silver bracelet and matching three sting necklace for added elegance.
She wore her blonde hair in a simple up to, slicking down the sides for a chic polished final look.
11. Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece – who is the daughter of he daughter of Prince Pavlos and Princess Marie-Chantalhe – was one of five bridesmaids in attendance at the wedding.
Olympia’s father, Prince Pavlos is the older brother to the bride, Theodora, making Olympia her niece.
Olympia, 28, donned wore a matching deep blue, silk gown – which featured cap sleeves and an elegant scoop neckline, which all the bridesmaids pairs with different hairstyles.
She opted for a clean, slicked-back bun, and kept her make-up fresh and neutral for the royal wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens.
And she paired her blue gown with silver heels, with matching silver jewellery.
12. Princess Nina of Greece
Princess Nina of Greece is wife of Prince Philippos of Greece, who is the brother of the bride, Theodora.
Nina is the daughter of Thomas Flohr, who founded the airline company VistaJet in the early 2000s, and Katharina Flohr who is a founding editor of Russian Vogue.
She and her husband, Philippos, were also in attendance at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
Nina donned a glamorous baby blue frock pulled in to one side, creating a chic scrunched effect at the waist.
She wore matching baby blue heels, a white clutch bag and slicked down her brunette tresses in a low bun.
13. Prince Philippos of Greece
Nina’s husband, Prince Philippos of Greece, 38, is the younger brother of the bride, Theodora.
He wore a three piece suit with a waistcoat in the same shade as his wife’s pale blue frock and finished the ensemble with a cornflower blue tie.
14. Prince Nikolaos
Prince Nikolaos, 54, is another of the four siblings of Princess Theodora in attendance of the lavish ceremony.
He sported a three piece suit in marl grey with a navy lining for the wedding of his younger sister. The prince offered a splash colour to the ensemble with a forest green tie.
15. Prince Achileas-Andreas
Prince Achileas-Andreas is the son of Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece and Marie-Chantal of Greece, therefore the nephew of the bride.
Achileas, 24, who is now an actor and socialite, previously had guests appearances on the show, The Bold and the Beautiful, which starred his aunt Theodora was one a star in.
The New York born socialite wore a three piece suit including an indigo blue waistcoat, pale blue tie and smart black blazer.
16. Juan Urdangarin
Juan Urdangarin is one of the four children that Infanta Cristina of Spain shared with the former handball player, Iñaki Urdangarin.
The 25-year-old – who is also the grandson of Queen Sofia – wore a navy blue suit with smart black brogues and a forest green tie.
