A joyous event took place in Athens recently — 55-year-old Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark married his chosen one, 44-year-old daughter of a shipping magnate, Chryssia Vardinogiannis. This is Nikolaos’ second marriage, as he divorced his wife, Princess Tatiana, less than a year ago after 14 years of marriage.

The prince’s wedding was not lavish; he and his new love exchanged vows in the Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas in an intimate ceremony attended by only 60 guests.

The bride walked down the aisle in a gown designed by Greek designer Christos Costarellos and his brand, Costarellos, adorned with French lace and Swarovski crystals. The centerpiece of her look was the Corsage tiara — an antique family heirloom that once belonged to Queen Anne-Marie and was also worn by Nikolaos’ first wife on her wedding day.

Rumors suggest that Nikolaos and Chryssia’s relationship began about two years ago, during the time he was going through the end of his marriage with Tatiana. Although they had known each other for a long time, they grew closer while working together in the non-profit charitable organization Axion Hellas a few years ago.

It is known that Chryssia was previously married and has two children.

Photo: Nicky Economou