Princess Theodora ofGreeceis finally set to wed her fiancé Matthew Kumar on September 28, following a four-year delay.
The Greek royal, 40, who was born in London, will tie the knot with herLA-based lawyer fiancé in Athens this autumn, reported Hello! magazine.
Initially, the couple, who announced their engagement in November 2018,were scheduled to wed on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020 - until they were forced to put the event on hold because of thecoronaviruspandemic.
They rescheduled a second time after the tragic loss of actress Theodora's father, King Constantine of Greece, who died in January 2023.
The couple 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.
Princess Theodora of Greece is finally set to wed her fiancé Matthew Kumar on September 28, following a four-year delay
But Theodora and Matthew - who began dating in 2016 - now appear to be setting their wedding plans in motion, after local media reported the pair are set to wed on September 28 in Athens.
Matthew, 40, was born in southern Californiaand was living in LA when he met Theodora, who plays secretary Alison Montgomery in The Bold and the Beautiful.
At the time of her engagement, Theodora announced the happy news on Instagram, saying: 'Words can't express our happiness and excitement. I can't wait to marry this wonderful man. I love you, Matt.'
Her parents separately released a 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 about the forthcoming wedding will be provided in due course. Mr Matthew Kumar, 34, was born and raised in Southern California to Sam and Lonnie Kumar. He is a practising attorney in Los Angeles.'
The first wedding date, May 26, 2020, was postponed when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Initially, the couple (pictured), who announced their engagement in November 2018, were scheduled to wed on the Greek island of Spetses in 2020 - until they were forced to put the event on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic
Theodora and Matthew appeared in Windsor in February 2024 when they attended a memorial service for King Constantine
Despite not walking down the aisle on the day, Theodora still celebrated with her husband-to-be and she shared a snap of herself with Matthew on Instagram as they dined on Greek salad, olives, bread and cheese and shared a tipple.
As she posted the photo, the Princess wrote: '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.'
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, King Constantine 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 her father, she postponed her wedding to Matthew Kumar for the second time.
Matthew, 40, was born in southern California and was living in LA when he met Theodora (pictured together in 2022), who plays secretary Alison Montgomery in The Bold and the Beautiful
Princess Theodora (pictured with her father King Constantine and Princess Diana in Mallorca in 1990) postponed her wedding for the second time when her father died
Two months after her father's death, the princess posted a tribute to him on Instagram which read: 'It’s been two months since you left us. Miss you everyday Papa. Love you.'
Although she will not have her father to walk her down the aisle, it is thought Theodora's oldest brother Crown Prince Pavlos will perform the role of 'giving away' his younger sister.
Hello! Greece previously reported the bride had planned to wear a gown designed byCelia Kritharioti - a dress she picked out ahead of the original wedding date in 2020.
