Often referred to as the ‘world’s most beautiful royal,’ Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark is a regular on the social scene and a frequent face in the front row at fashion shows, always seizing the chance to showcase her flawless style.
One of King Charles’ 33 godchildren, 28-year-old Maria-Olympia reveals that the monarch never forgets her birthday and consistently sends a card. Born into Greek royalty, Maria-Olympia has lived predominantly in London since her grandfather, King Constantine II, was dethroned when the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973.
Besides her ties to the English King, Maria-Olympia can claim connections to almost every European Royal family through her father’s ancestry. In May 2016, it was rumoured that Maria-Olympia was romantically linked with Prince Harry, her godfather’s son and third cousin once removed, but a spokesperson for the British Royal Family dismissed these claims.
Living in Notting Hill with her lockdown companion, a dog named Eccho, Maria-Olympia has established a successful career as a model and influencer.
The 28-year-old attributes her passion for fashion to her grandmother and mother. Recalling a sweet tale to Tatler, the socialite shared that at just 10 years old, her grandmother lent her a mini Louis Vuitton bag for a family dinner. This ignited her lifelong infatuation with luxury fashion and accessories.
She even attended her first couture show at the tender age of 11 – Valentino in Rome.
Olympia’s not just another pretty face with a penchant for designer clothes; she’s taken her fashion love to serious heights. Putting theory into practice, this young style icon landed an internship at Christian Dior Couture with the renowned Raf Simons at only 17, further honing her sartorial savvy at NYU studying fashion, business, and marketing.
Strutting her stuff, Maria-Olympia has graced campaigns for luxe labels like Miu Miu and Aquazurra, dazzled on catwalks for fashion heavyweights Saks Potts and Dolce and Gabbana, and now reigns as Bvlgari Accessories Ambassador, showcasing the Bulgari Roma bag collection.
Her father, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, affectionately calls her his ‘firecracker daughter’, a moniker that captures her fiery spirit. In addition to Royal ties, Olympia maintains a tight-knit connection with her mother, Marie-Chantal Miller, a high-end childrenswear creator, ensuring they catch up over daily FaceTime chats.
Scanning through her Instagram, you can’t help but be impressed by the glam life she leads – filled with exclusive fashion dos, breathtaking dining setups, and holiday snaps from the most envy-inducing locales.
But despite the grandeur, Olympia is just as down-to-earth when it comes to kicking back and watching the telly.
When celebrating a recent birthday, her dedicated legion of 301,000 Instagram followers showered her with praise and affection. Amid the flood of birthday well-wishes, standout comments included: “The princess of our hearts” and “Absolutely adore you. So stunning!”
