Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark facts for kids
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| Born | 25 July 1996 Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York City, U.S. |
| House | Glücksburg |
| Father | Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece |
| Mother | Marie-Chantal Miller |
| Occupation | Model, socialite |
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark was born on July 25, 1996. She is a fashion model and a member of the former Greek royal family. Her parents are Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, and Marie-Chantal Miller. Maria-Olympia is their oldest child and only daughter. Her grandparents, Constantine II of Greece and Anne-Marie of Denmark, were the last King and Queen of Greece.
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Early Life and Education
Birth and Family
Princess Maria-Olympia was born in New York City on July 25, 1996. Her parents are Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, and Marie-Chantal. She was baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul, Turkey. Her godparents include her aunt, Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark, and Charles III, who is her grandfather's second cousin.
Her family moved to London, where she spent most of her childhood. She has four younger brothers: Constantine-Alexios, Achileas-Andreas, Odysseas Kimon, and Aristidis-Stavros. In everyday life, she is known as Olympia.
School and Studies
Olympia showed an early interest in fashion. She attended her first fashion show at age 11 with her parents. She went to boarding school in Switzerland. There, she studied art history, theater, photography, and graphic design. She hoped to work in art or fashion. At 17, she gained experience by interning at Dior's couture department.
In 2015, Olympia started college in New York City. She studied photography at Parsons School of Design in 2016. In 2019, she earned a degree in Fashion Business and Marketing. She completed her studies at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Olympia has dyslexia, a learning difference that affects reading.
Fashion Career
Maria-Olympia has become a well-known figure in the fashion world. In April 2016, she appeared in a Vanity Fair article. She posed with her cousins, Isabel Getty and Princess Talita von Fürstenberg.
She has modeled for many popular magazines. These include Teen Vogue, Town & Country, and Tatler. She has also been featured in Hello!, ¡Hola!, and W. In June 2017, Maria-Olympia walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana. She has also modeled for Michael Kors.
In August 2018, a fashion show was named "OLYMPIA" after her. This was the Saks Potts Spring/Summer 2019 show during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Olympia herself opened the show as the first model on the stage. She also became the face of Pretty Ballerinas's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.
Personal Life
In May 2016, there were rumors that Maria-Olympia was dating Prince Harry. However, a representative for the British Royal Family denied these rumors. In 2021, she began a relationship with The Hon. Peregrine Pearson. He is the son and heir of Michael Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray. Their relationship ended in September 2023.
On September 28, 2024, Maria-Olympia was a bridesmaid. She attended the wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark and Matthew Kumar. The wedding took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens in Athens.
On December 20, 2024, Maria-Olympia and other members of the former royal family received Greek citizenship. They now use the surname de Grece.
See also
In Spanish: Olimpia de Grecia para niños
