Greece’s Princess Theodora married fiance Matthew Kumar in a lavish royal wedding at Athens Cathedral on Saturday. The traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony brought together distinguished guests and marked the culmination of a love story that began years ago. Notably, LA-based lawyer Mr Kumar proposed to Princess Theodora in 2018, but their special day was delayed twice due to unexpected circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic initially pushed back their plans, and later, the death of Theodora’s father, Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, in January 2023 further postponed the wedding.
Official wedding photos of Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark and Matthew Kumar!
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Princess Theodora, granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is the daughter of the late King and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. Born in London, Theodora pursued her passion for the arts and graduated with a degree in Theater Arts. She later moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to begin an acting career and made her television debut in the popular soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 2011. Meanwhile, Theodora’s husband, Matthew Kumar, is a 34-year-old attorney born and raised in Southern California.
On the eve of their wedding, the couple hosted an intimate gathering at the Byzantine Museum, attended by close family and friends. Notable attendees included Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal. The bride-to-be dazzled in a striking white mini dress adorned with a delicate bow.
The following day, the wedding took place in Athens’ majestic Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation. Princess Theodora was elegantly walked down the aisle by her brother, Crown Prince Pavlos. His Excellency Dorotheos II, Metropolitan of Syros, conducted the traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony blessing the union of Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar.
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“The couple’s desire to have their wedding in Athens reflects their love of Greece, their strong ties to the country, and their desire to share Greek culture and hospitality and identity with their guests,” an official statement said. “
