Exuding elegance and style, This is how Doña Sofía arrived at the Cathedral of the Assumption of Saint Mary of Athens – located in the Plaka neighborhood – to protect her niece, Theodora of Greece, on her wedding day with Matthew Kumar. Around 4:30 p.m. Spanish time, The Queen got out of the car accompanied by her two daughters, Infanta Elena and Cristina and three of their grandchildren: Irene, Juan and Miguel Urdangarin.
As soon as you get off the official vehicle, They have been cheered and applauded by the citizens who have traveled to the vicinity of the metropolitan cathedral — where Kings Juan Carlos and Sofia said ‘I do’ in May 1962 — so as not to miss any details of this long-awaited event. A gesture that also occurred on Friday night when both the couple, Princess Teodora and Matthew Kumar, as well as the rest of their family, arrived at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in the Greek capital for the first celebration of the couple this weekend. of the week, the pre-wedding. It should be remembered that they also received a standing ovation at the funeral that took place in the Greek capital in February 2023 for the memory of King Constantine, the last monarch to reign in Greece.
Queen Sofía has walked the little walk that was from the care to the entrance of the religious temple greeting everyone present and continuing to smile, thus demonstrating how happy he is on this special day for his niece, Theodora of Greece, daughter of his brother, the remembered King Constantine. Behind her, and also interacting with those present very kindly, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina along with three of their children, Juan, Irene and Miguel. The six stood in Mitrópolis Square located in front of the cathedral and posed for the media.
Subsequently, Juan and Miguel Urdangarin each stood next to their grandmother, and helped her climb the steps at the entrance to the cathedral, adorned with a blue carpet and white flowers. At this moment the cameras have captured a very beautiful moment between Irene and her mother, since the youngest of Infanta Cristina’s children has leaned over and given her a loving kiss on the cheek. Before crossing the threshold, they have been photographed again, immortalizing this moment in history.
An appointment in which the elegance and sophistication of the family of King Felipe VI has stood out. Queen Sofia has opted for a two-piece fuchsia suit consisting of a jacket with side gathering and a pleated skirt. When it comes to jewelry, she has opted for a brooch that belongs to the royal jewelry box in the shape of a bow made of platinum with diamonds set that she wore for the first time after the proclamation of Juan Carlos I in 1975. It is one of her favorite pieces, and more worn, along with Infanta Isabel’s pearl brooch and Queen Federica’s fleur-de-lys. Queen Letizia has also used it, but only on one occasion, during the reception prior to the coronation of Charles III held in London on May 5, 2023.
For her part, Infanta Cristina shone in an impressive satin blue dress and opted for a polished bun. Infanta Elena has been, without a doubt, the most original with a dress that is reminiscent of our country due to the daring polka dot print in navy blue and white to which she has given a touch of elegance with an incredible pearl and diamond choker.
Irene Urdangarin, who has become a style icon, has opted for a design printed with velvet flowers that she has combined with a navy blue silk cape. An outfit that has become a trend in recent seasons for wedding guests. In terms of beauty, she has chosen to frame her look with eyeliner and has collected her long hair in a high ponytail.