Princess Theodora of Greece Weds American Fiancé Matthew Kumar in Twice-Postponed Royal Wedding

Mar. 15, 2025

Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar.Photo:Europa Press / MEGA

Europa Press / MEGA

Princess Theodoraof Greece is celebrating her long-awaited wedding to American attorney, Matthew Kumar, marking a milestone nearly six years in the making.

On Sept. 28, Theodora, the daughter of the lateKing Constantineand ​​Queen Anne-Marie, married her American fiancé in a Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Athens, Greece. Theodora, 41,announced her engagementto the Los Angeles attorney in November 2018. Their wedding had beenpostponed twice— first in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and again following the death of Theodora’s father in January 2023 at age 82.

The couple exchanged vows at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation, the same church where Theodora’s parents were married on Sept. 18, 1964. King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie shared nearly 60 years of marriage and five children — Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos — before the King’s death.

The bride’s brothers Crown Prince Pavlos, 57, and Prince Phillipos, 38, were tapped to act as groomsmen, as was Crown Prince Pavlos andCrown Princess Marie-Chantal’s second son Prince Achilleas-Andreas. Meanwhile, Pavlos and Marie-Chantal’s daughter, Princess Maria-Olympia, and Princess Alexia’s eldest daughter, Arrietta Morales de Grecia, were asked to be bridesmaids.

The announcement of Princess Theodora and Matthew’s nuptials provided insight into their decision to wed in Athens.

“The couple’s desire to have their wedding in Athens 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,” the statement said.

Princess Theodora and Matthew Kumar.Europa Press / MEGA

Princess Theodora and Matthew had a busy week before their wedding. Theodora, Matthew and her mother Queen Anne-Marie had an audience with the Archbishop of Athens on Sept. 24,Hello!reported. They also stepped out at their wedding venue, the Metropolitan Cathedral, on Sept. 27.

That night, the bride and groom threw a pre-wedding event at the Byzantine Museum, according toHello!.

Princess Theodora.Nieboer/DDP via ZUMA Press

Nieboer/DDP via ZUMA Press

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Princess Theodora’s late father Constantine was the last King of Greece before the monarchy was abolished in 1973, though his descendants still represent the country as princes and princesses.

Theodora posted a heartfelt statement toInstagramafter her wedding to Matthew was postponed for the first time, along with a close shot of them holding what looked like glasses of champagne.

“On what should have been our wedding weekend - the love and support from friends and family have been so appreciated. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you in Greece once it’s safe xx,” Princess Theodora said in May 2020.

source: people.com