Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, the youngest child of King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie, has tied the knot with Nina Flohr in a private civil ceremony held at St. Moritz, Switzerland. The intimate gathering was attended by the groom’s father, King Constantine II, and the bride’s father, Thomas Flohr, who acted as witnesses for their respective children.
The ceremony, which took place on December 12, 2020, was a significant milestone in the lives of the newlyweds. As the Greek Royal Family issued a statement, the private ceremony was conducted in accordance with the health instructions of the Swiss state. The immediate family congratulated the couple immediately after the ceremony, with more details about the upcoming religious wedding to be shared in due course. This union marks a new chapter in the lives of Prince Philippos and Nina Flohr, and we wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.
what are the key highlights of Prince Philippos and Nina Flohr’s wedding ceremony
- Third Wedding: The couple celebrated their third wedding, following two previous intimate ceremonies due to COVID-19 restrictions. This latest ceremony was a full-scale royal wedding with a regal guest list and a religious ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.
- Royal Guest List: The wedding was attended by numerous European royals, including Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie of Great Britain, Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, and Prince Kyril of Bulgaria, among others.
- Customized Chanel Gown: Princess Nina wore a custom Chanel wedding dress with a V-neck and pleated skirt, complemented by her mother-in-law’s antique Corsage Tiara.
- Family Tiara: The tiara, featuring diamonds and pearls, was a gift to Queen Anne-Marie on her 18th birthday from her mother and had been worn by Princess Marie-Chantal on her wedding day in 1995.
- Historic Location: The ceremony took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, marking the first time a Greek royal had married there since 1964 and the first religious event for a member of the family since the christening of Prince Philippos’s older brother in 1967.
- Princess Diana’s Godson: Prince Philippos, the godson of Princess Diana, is a member of the extended Danish royal family and the Greek royal family, and his marriage to Nina Flohr solidifies their connection to the British royal family.
- Celebrations: The wedding was followed by receptions at the National Gymnastics Association and the Piraeus Yacht Club, hosted by King Constantine II.
who were the notable guests at Prince Philippos and Nina Flohr’s third wedding
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie of Great Britain: The royal siblings attended the wedding, marking one of Princess Beatrice’s first public engagements since giving birth to her daughter, Sienna Elizabeth.
- Queen Sofia of Spain: The Spanish monarch was present at the ceremony, adding to the regal guest list.
- Princess Benedikte of Denmark: The Danish princess looked glamorous in a plush green velvet gown, further solidifying the connection between the Greek and Danish royal families.
- Prince Kyril of Bulgaria: The Bulgarian prince was among the European royal guests attending the wedding.
- Princess Tatiana Radziwill: The princess was part of the high society guests, along with other notable figures like Sabine Getty and Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece.
- Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece: The mother of Prince Philippos wore her antique Corsage Tiara, which had been passed down through generations of the Danish royal family
