Prince Nikolaos & Tatiana Blatnik Marry In Greece (PHOTOS)

Update: As many of our readers have pointed out, Greece no longer formally has a King and Queen. A little history lesson via the AP: "The [now] 70-year-old Constantine ascended to the throne in Greece in 1964, but he was formally deposed in 1973 during the country's 1967-1974 military dictatorship. In 1974, after the restoration of democracy in Greece, its citizens voted in a referendum to abolish the country's monarchy." However, Constantine and his family still use the titles.

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Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik got married on Wednesday at the Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos in Spetses, Greece. According to the Associated Press, "Blatnik, 29, arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and waved to a crowd of well wishers gathered outside. The 40-year-old Nikolaos arrived by boat." On the guest list were royals from around the world who converged to celebrate with the happy couple...and show off their formal duds. Check out pics from the wedding below. Tatiana's dress was designed by Angel Sanchez. No word yet on who the bridesmaids wore, but Tatiana works as an events planner for Diane von Furstenberg, so that might be a hint.

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Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Princess Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark (Tatiana Blatnik)

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[Josh Taylor]

07:22 PM on 09/11/2010

I know that some people here absolutely LOVE and ADMIRE the royals. I have nothing against them really. They are rather picturesque in a way. As someone here noted, they do charitable work, and they do represent their countries abroad, etc. etc. However it should be noted that charitable work is what they MUST do. That is their primarily job. Otherwise, how can they ever justify their existence? Not in the 21st century, where for all the advances we have achieved, there is still inequality, poverty and hunger around the world -- amongst the common folk. Yet, these royals do not hold a regular job (you know, punch a time card), since their "titles" prevent them from doing so. Thus earning a simple living like all "commoners" is out of the question; therefore their only possible justification for existing and holding on to their privileged lives is by doing charitable work, etc. However, many regular folks do charitable work as well, all the time, because they are just good-hearted people. This reminds me of Mother Theresa's charitable work which surpassed any of these royals' -- a woman with no privilege but the sole desire to be of service to those in need. Monarchy had its time and place once, a long, long time ago. This no longer holds true in the 21st century.

[afgail]

03:25 PM on 09/03/2010

It really is long overdo to put an end to "royalty". It only perpetuates the myth that the accident of birth is more meritorious than actual achievement.

[NevaforLeadership]

08:48 AM on 09/06/2010

Most of the royals achieve more through their extraordinary education and commitments and give more through their endless charities than most people could ever hope to achieve or give.

Many in the royal families come from "common" families: the bride in this case, Princess Mary in these pictures, the beautiful Princess Letizia in these pictures, Princess Marie-Chantal in these pictures, Princess Maxima in these pictues, Princess Marie in these pictures, Prince Daniel in these pictures, not to forget Canada's lovely Autumn Philips.

[Sir Loin of Beef]

12:51 PM on 08/30/2010

Break out the EVOO!

[Karama]

03:21 PM on 09/06/2010

EVOO? Meaning? That's extra virgin olive oil to me.

[Cuyahoga]

08:29 AM on 08/28/2010

Wow - Makes me long for the days when Americans dressed nicely -- not glamour dressing like these photos - but NICELY. Beautiful gowns!

[mclaughline42]

04:19 AM on 08/29/2010

Americans don't dress! They throw on anything and everything and even if it's got holes in it, it's called fashion to them. Taveling in Italy made me realize how sloppy we dress here. The women there dress and I mean dress like ladies.

[Karama]

03:11 PM on 09/06/2010

Some women in the US also go to the store with curlers in their hair!

I read that Italian women 'don't eat' so they can afford and fit into designer clothes! Imagine not eating all that yummy food in Italy. I can understand models who live on coffee and cigarettes, because they have to stay slim to keep their job.

[Internationalopinion]

02:01 PM on 08/27/2010

Wow bride is absolutely stunning!

[Ben6768]

12:43 PM on 08/27/2010

Way and by far the coolest and most fun loving royal family in Europe is the British one

[killerbarbie]

03:44 PM on 08/27/2010

and the ugliest!

[NevaforLeadership]

08:51 AM on 09/06/2010

If you think that, then you are not familiar with all the members of the British Royal Family.

Just in these pictures, I would hardly call Gabriella Windsor ugly.

Pretty unkind and extraneous remark, don't you think?

[Karama]

08:12 PM on 08/31/2010

The British one will probably be the last to go!

[NevaforLeadership]

08:59 AM on 09/06/2010

The enormous good that the British Royal Family does is beyond measure.

The help they give to thousands and thousands of people through their charitble work and their own private charities, the economic adantage to Britain through the tourist industry, the richness of the history associated with them, the constitutional importance of the Queen's role as head of state, the incredible work and promotion of trade and well being through the commonwealth, the personal sacrifice (Queen still working every day at 84 years old) are a vital part of the fabric of Britain.

And, by the way, a recent report calculated the cost of the British Family to the British public at just over $1.00 per head. They are a bargain for Britain (which doesn't have much else left) by any standards.

[guerline04]

04:35 AM on 08/27/2010

Where are the black people?

[ABXNOMORE]

08:02 AM on 08/27/2010

That's a very good question.

[killerbarbie]

03:49 PM on 08/27/2010

There are not black royals in Europe tht is the answer...

[killerbarbie]

08:25 AM on 08/27/2010

In Africa..this is Europe! we don´´t have this inmigration so please stop comparing our history with yours!

[ABXNOMORE]

09:37 AM on 08/27/2010

What a misinformed reply.

[nuggett]

08:37 PM on 08/29/2010

youve just chosen to not recognize them...... there's that kid that albert birthed, he's black... but the rules were changed to make sure he'd never be considered a royal

so actually, its kinda similar to the US slave days when, hmmm transplanted europeans, didnt want to recognize their legitimacy to the country where they were born

alas, and unfortunate to our indigenous culture, your history is our history

[Chloe33]

01:39 AM on 08/27/2010

Beautiful bride, gorgeous gown.

[hzsh]

12:36 AM on 08/27/2010

Farah Diba is Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran. She was married to the Shah of Iran and she was the Queen until the 1978 revolution in Iran.

[NevaforLeadership]

09:02 AM on 09/06/2010

What is your point?

As it turned out, the people of Iran would have been so much better off without the revolution.

[LMPE]

11:31 PM on 08/26/2010

IMHO, a really cool wedding would be one with a popular culture theme. Every attendee has to assume the persona of a character from a TV show or movie or something. Examples would be a "Star Trek"-themed wedding or a Looney Tunes-themed wedding. In that setting, Nick & Tanya really would find out what's up, doc.

PS: Bulgaria's monarchy also ceased to exist long ago. I think that it got abolished after WWII.

[bisbeeornotbisbee]

07:31 PM on 08/26/2010

I agree with those who are torqued because the "Greek royalty" don't even have Greek blood in them, and Greece hasn't had royalty on decades. When a royal has no blood of the ethnic group he's a "royal" of, I find it insulting and repulsive. It's like an in your face advertisement for egregious exploitation.

[mmonarch]

09:35 PM on 08/26/2010

The Windsors?

[edsimon1977]

06:39 PM on 08/26/2010

All of this for a prince who is not really a prince. Is the Queen of Denmark an albino?

[dnb310]

05:51 PM on 08/26/2010

Is there no escape from bad bridesmaids gowns?

[Renee Libby]

06:50 PM on 08/26/2010

No. Brides insist upon them. : )

[dnb310]

10:00 PM on 08/26/2010

LOL, they must. Everything looked flawless, and then... sparkle halter tops?... huh?

[WichitaDem]

05:04 PM on 08/27/2010

If Diane Von Fustenberg did design them, shame on her! And, why are the ladies posing like it's a sorority rush outing? Is there no dignity left in the world? I just attended a wedding where the best man gave a wedding toast that no one could understand because of poor enunciation (too much wine perhaps?) and the noise from his frat buddies hooting and hollering when they were supposed to be quiet. Geez, for all the money required to join those social organizations, you would think etiquette lessons might be included.

[mclaughline42]

04:12 AM on 08/29/2010

You should of seen the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden on June 19, 2010. Talk about a beautiful wedding, very dignified(sp?) and filled with love overflowing. All of royal Europe was there with all their gowns, jewels, pomp and whatever it takes for that kind of wedding. She is the heir to Sweden and an extremely beautiful, mature, kind and gracious woman. All her bridesmaids where children of family and godchildren of other royal familes in Europe. I saw Diana and Charles's wedding, this beat all weddings.

[eleanorhawking]

05:29 PM on 08/26/2010

Beautiful dress, beautiful bride. It's still Letizia and Felipe as the best looking royals, IMO.

[bisbeeornotbisbee]

07:26 PM on 08/26/2010

Amen! What a gorgeous couple Letizia and Felipe are! And his new beard is scrumptious. I hope he keeps it. I think it makes him look very distinguished.

[ABXNOMORE]

08:03 AM on 08/27/2010

Have to agree. They both looked terrific.

[eleanorhawking]

09:58 AM on 08/27/2010

I love the beard as well.

[killerbarbie]

08:27 AM on 08/27/2010

Letizia and Rosario looked so chic!

[Riyter]

04:43 PM on 08/26/2010

Count Jefferson von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth -- now that's a business card title!