A whirlwind romance has blossomed between Nikolaos, son of the late King Constantine of Greece, and Chrysi Vardinogianni, daughter of businessman Giorgos Vardinogiannis.
After just seven months of dating, the couple is set to marry in a private ceremony on February 7th, with approximately 60 guests. The intimate nature of the wedding has left many wondering whether it will be a religious or civil ceremony.
The speed of the relationship has surprised even those closest to them, who hadn’t anticipated such a swift move toward marriage. The couple’s romance began in early June 2024, with sightings at private events in Athens. They initially kept their relationship discreet, but by mid-summer, Chrysi had introduced Nikolaos to her father during a family yacht trip. By the end of the year, they were living together.
Their first public appearance was at a photography exhibition at the Acropolis Museum in September 2024, followed by Chrysi’s attendance at Nikolaos’s sister Theodora’s wedding later that month.
Both Nikolaos and Chrysi have experienced previous high-profile relationships. Nikolaos was married to Tatiana Blatnik for 14 years, with their divorce finalized in early 2024 after his father’s death. Chrysi was previously married to singer Nino Nino Xypolitas, with whom she shares two children: George Skeyos (born 2013) and Karen Agapi (born 2014). After they divorced in 2017, she dated actor Konstantinos Markoulakis for five years; they split in December 2023.
Nikolaos and Tatiana reportedly delayed their divorce to avoid adding stress to the former King’s final years.
This upcoming marriage blends tradition and modernity. While both come from established backgrounds—Nikolaos from royalty and Chrysi from a powerful business dynasty—they are known for their unconventional approaches. Nikolaos has famously downplayed his royal status, preferring to be addressed simply as Nikolaos. Chrysi is described as a strong, independent woman with a rich family history and personal experiences.
According to Hello! Greece, they plan to wed in a private ceremony with just close friends and family in attendance.