Inside the royal wedding of the year! Princess Diana’s godson Prince Philippos and bride Nina Flohr treated guests to golden grouper fillet and wild fennel in a marquee decked in fairy lights and pomegranates
- Philippos, 35, married Nina Flohr, the daughter of a Swiss billionaire, in a lavish ceremony in Athens
- The prince is the youngest child of the last king and queen of Greece, Constantine II and Anne-Marie
- The couple first wed in December in St Moritz before a high society celebration in Cambridgeshire
- Snaps taken by guests reveal an intricate menu, adorable flower girls and tent decorated with fairy lights
Guests attending the wedding of Prince Philippos of Greece, the godson of Princess Diana and the Duke of Edinburgh, with Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, have shared snaps of the lavish event in Athens over the weekend.
The prince, 35, who is the youngest child of the last king and queen of Greece, Constantine II and Anne-Marie of Denmark, exchanged vows with Nina, daughter of Swiss businessman Thomas Flohr, for the third time.
The couple first wed last December in a small civil ceremony in St Moritz, Switzerland, followed by a high society springtime celebration in Cambridgeshire.
While both were intimate affairs – indeed there were just the two fathers as witnesses at the first – this third wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens had all the makings of a full-blown extravaganza.
Guests of the big day, which was attended by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, shared snaps on social media, revealing a lavish wedding breakfast of golden grouper fillet and wild fennel, as well as ‘late harvest tomato salad’ and ‘handmade ravioli’.
Guests attending the wedding of Prince Philippos of Greece , the godson of Princess Diana and the Duke of Edinburgh , with Nina Flohr, the daughter of a billionaire, have shared snaps of the lavish event in Athens over the weekend
The couple’s third wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens had all the makings of a full-blown extravaganza (pictured, Nina walking down the aisle)
Guests of the big day, which was attended by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, shared snaps on social media, including the adorable flower girls
Meanwhile those attending the big day dined on handmade ravioli, late harvest tomato salad and a golden groupet fillet with wild fennel (left). The tables were decorated with huge colourful floral and fruit displays (right)
Guests opted for stunning monochrome gowns for the big event, and posed for snaps on an orange carpeted tent which was decorated with fairy lights and hanging greenery
The couple’s wedding menu, which featured a simple design with navy writing, also showcased the couple’s monograph.
Meanwhile tables at the venue were decorated with colourful flowers and fruits, including pomegranates and berries.
Princess Olympia of Greece also shared snaps of the flower girls online, who donned pretty cream dresses with gold sashes.
The little girls also donned flower crowns crafted from yellow, white and blue flowers, and carried posies full of small white flowers.
The couple tied-the-knot at the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, with several guests sharing snaps of the gorgeous surroundings
The little girls also donned flower crowns crafted from yellow, white and blue flowers, and carried posies full of small white flowers
Princess Olympia of Greece walked down the aisle holding hands with the flower girls (left), and could be seen keeping the youngsters amused with a book during the ceremony (right)
Guests attending the wedding were met by hoards of reporters as they exited the cathedral in the Greek capital city (pictured)
The flower girls donned white gowns with gold sashes from Marie Chantal’s children’s brand (pictured)
Later, guests shared snaps as they took to the dancefloor and boogied the night away, with large yellow floral decorations visible in the background
Philippos and Nina had made the guestlist for the wedding of Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in 2018, while Nina is also good friends with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice’s husband.
Eugenie opted for a black dress designed by Peter Pilotto which featured gold button detailing, and completed the look with a Gabriela Hurst clutch, Carvela heels and sunglasses.
Beatrice looked stunning in a Gucci dress which features a cream top and a black bottom, accessorised with a bow.
Among the guestlist were King Constantine of Greece (Prince William’s godfather) and Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark, who still use their royal titles despite the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1973.
Among the royals in attendance were Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank (left) and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (right)
Princess Beatrice jetted out to Athens for the ceremony along with royals from around the world as they celebrated in front of adoring Greek fans
Beatrice looked stunning in a Gucci dress which features a cream top and a black bottom, accessorised with a bow
Eugenie was all smiles during the ceremony, the third held by the couple due to Covid restrictions as they made the most of their nuptials
Eugenie opted for a black dress designed by Peter Pilotto which featured gold button detailing, and completed the look with a Gabriela Hurst clutch, Carvela heels and sunglasses
Philippos and Nina had made the guestlist for the wedding of Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in 2018, while Nina is also good friends with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice’s husband.
He has four siblings, including Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, 54, who shares five children with the jet-set socialite Marie-Chantal of Greece.
Their model daughter Princess Olympia, 25, and her dashing British beau Peregrine Pearson, the wealthy heir to Cowdray Park, were also in attendance.
Other Brits who made the journey include Vogue writer Alice Naylor-Leyland and her husband Tom, who hosted wedding No. 2 at their home of Stibbington House in Cambridge.
Alice was named as one of Tatler’s ‘society swans’ of 2018, while Tom is the son of Baronet Sir Philip Naylor-Leyland, part of a land-owning dynasty which controls the 17th-century Talbot hotel in Malton, North Yorkshire.
Philippos, son of former King of Greece Constantine II, and his wife Nina Flohn leave Athens’ Orthodox Cathedral following their wedding ceremony in Athens
The lavish ceremony drew crowds of adoring fans as well as a number of royals and well-heeled guests from around the world
Princess Beatrice of York poses with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in front of the church doors ahead of the royal wedding
The adoring couple put on a loved-up display as Philippos kissed the hand of his new bride outside the Athens church in front of spectators
Crowds gathered near the Orthodox Cathedral in Athens to cheer on the newlyweds as they emerged from the church after their third ceremony
Princess Beatrice looked stunning in her Gucci dress as she beamed at cheering onlookers in front of the Orthodox Cathedral
Eugenie and Beatrie and their husbands join Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Prince Christian of Hanover at the wedding
Philippos was born in London after his family were exiled from Greece in 1967 and later studied at the Georgetown University in the US
Pavlos (centre), the eldest son of Constantine II and Anne Marie, welcomes the Emeritus Queen of Spain Sophia (left) and her sister Irene (right)
The prince (pictured with his mother), 35, is the youngest child of the last king and queen of Greece, Constantine II and Anne-Marie of Denmark
The sisters looked glamorous in their eye-catching outfits as they travelled to Greece for the ceremony watched on by royal fans
The couple first wed last December in a small civil ceremony in St Moritz, Switzerland, followed by a high society springtime celebration in Cambridgeshire
Pavlos (left), Thomas Flohr (second left), Prince Constantine Alexios (centre, standing), former King Constantine II (centre, seated), Anne-Marie (right, in blue) salute the crowd
Thomas Flohr, pictured walking alongside his daughter, is the Swiss founder of VistaJet, a private jet charter company
The former King of Greece waves to supporters as he is supported by his grandson Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark
Beatrice’s stylish Gucci dress featured an accented bow detail at the front as she carried her face mask in her hand outside the church
Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Andrea Casiraghi stand outside the church during the royal wedding
The couple, pictured on the eve of the wedding, are expected to be hosting a lavish celebration with a host of international royals in attendance
Philippos, 35, godson of Princess Diana and the Duke of Edinburgh, married at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. The couple’s first wedding took place in December 2020 in St Moritz, pictured
The couple’s second low-key wedding was hosted by Vogue writer Alice Naylor- Leyland and her husband Tom at their home of Stibbington House in Cambridge, pictured
Also part of their well-heeled set is magazine editor Violet Henderson and Princess Eugenie’s friend Caroline Rupert.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s long-time carriage driving companion Lady Penelope Knatchbull is the groom’s godmother and was expected to be among the guests.
Philippos’s well-connected family means there could be representatives from almost every European monarchy at the ceremony.
Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark and Nina Flohr smile to the crowds during their wedding ceremony in Athens
Among the guestlist were King Constantine of Greece (pictured) and Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark, who still use their royal titles despite the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1973
King Constantine and his son the Crown Prince Pavlos have no official remit, but are still active participants in royal life around Europe
Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi stand hand in hand at the wedding of the Greek royal
The couple first wed last December in a small civil ceremony in St Moritz, Switzerland, followed by a high society springtime celebration in Cambridgeshire
Their third wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens had all the makings of a full-blown extravaganza
Irene of Greece (centre), Queen Sofia of Spain (right) and Princess Benedikte of Denmark (left) stand outside the cathedral following the ceremony
Princess Beatrice of York and Alice Naylor-Leyland are seen at the Athens’ Orthodox Cathedral following the wedding ceremony
The New York City-based hedge fund analyst secretly married creative director for airline VistaJet Nina Nastassja Flohr for the first time last year
The couple’s second low-key wedding was hosted by Vogue writer Alice Naylor- Leyland and her husband Tom at their home of Stibbington House in Cambridge
Beatrice holds a mobile phone up to her ear while attending the wedding in Athens
Certainly there will be no shortage of potential names on the guestlist. Right at the top will be the groom’s family. He has four siblings, including Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, 54, who shares five children with the jet-set socialite Marie-Chantal of Greece (right). Their model daughter Princess Olympia (left) would surely bring some glamour to her uncle’s wedding
Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, pictured in September, were rumoured to be in attendance, with Philippos and Nina making the guestlist for their royal wedding in October 2018
Other Brits expected to make the journey include Vogue writer Alice Naylor- Leyland (in pink), Princess Eugenie’s friend Caroline Rupert (in blue) and magazine editor Violet Henderson (right). All are pictured at Nina’s second wedding hosted by Alice in May
Philippo’s father Constantine II was king of Greece until he was ousted from power in a military coup in 1967
His paternal aunt Queen Sofia of Spain, mother of the current King Felipe, were due to attend, according to Hola!, as well as Princess Elena of Spain, the groom’s cousin and godmother.
Another godmother and the groom’s maternal aunt, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, was invited, as has godfather Kyril, Prince of Preslav. Margrethe II of Denmark, is also a maternal aunt, and she could attend alongside her son Crown Prince Frederick and daughter-in-law Crown Princess Mary.
Although they’re not directly related, royal protocol means King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, were also expected at the cathedral on Saturday.
Philippos’s godparents include King Felipe of Spain (left, with his wife Queen Letizia) and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, right, who is also his maternal aunt
Although they’re not directly related, royal protocol means King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, pictured, Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit may attend
Among the notable absences were godfather and cousin King Felipe of Spain and his wife, Queen Sofia, who are otherwise engaged at the annual Asturias awards.
Born in 1986 at St Mary’s Hospital in London, Philippos was raised in a 13-bedroom stately house on the edge of Hampstead Heath where Princess Diana was a frequent visitor with Prince William and Prince Harry.
He’s known to be private and largely shuns the limelight, but he’s made appearances at numerous high profile events such as the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in 2010 and her sister Princess Madeleine in 2013.
The Georgetown University graduate now works as a hedge fund analyst in New York, while his future wife founded the nonprofit marine research facility, the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS), in 2017.
The couple were first married in a private ceremony in December, and were joined only by their fathers King Constantine, 80, and Thomas Flohr, 60, due to Covid-19 restrictions
Nina wore a large white bow in her hair and opted to wear a smart two piece suit for the couple’s first wedding
She is the daughter of Swiss businessman Thomas Flohr, who founded private jet charter company VistaJet, where she also works as a creative director.
King Constantine and his son the Crown Prince Pavlos have no official remit, but are still active participants in royal life around Europe.
The family is closely connected with the British royals as King Constantine is second cousins with Prince Charles and Prince William’s godfather.
Other snaps from the weekend revealed the wedding party enjoyed an outdoor picnic in the sunshine
Vogue writer Alice decorated the dining room of her home Stibbington House with white balloons and photographs of the couple’s first wedding for the occasion
The bride shared a gushing tribute to her hosts Alice Naylor-Leyland and her husband Tom for hosting the wedding and said there had been ‘speeches and happy tears’ during the event
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