Prince Rostislav Rostislavovich Romanovsky and his wife Princess Foteini Romanovsky are set to celebrate their religious marriage at the historic Saint Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral in Paris on September 12, 2024. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in their journey together, which began with a chance encounter at the Russian Summer Ball in London in 2011.
Prince Rostislav, born in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a member of the Russian Imperial House, while Princess Foteini, born in Athens, Greece, is the daughter of a Greek industrialist. The couple has already shared a civil wedding ceremony in 2019 and have a son, Rostislav-George, born in 2013. As they prepare to take their vows in a religious ceremony, the couple’s commitment to each other and their shared heritage is sure to be a poignant and memorable occasion[1].
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- Russian Orthodox Ceremony: The couple celebrated their religious marriage at the historic Saint Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral in Paris, which is the first Russian Orthodox place of worship in France. This choice reflects their Russian heritage and their commitment to their Orthodox faith.
- Traditional Russian Jewelry: Princess Foteini wore a tiara designed by Russian jeweller Axenoff, specifically for the occasion. The tiara, known as the “Russian Paris” tiara, features a silver frame with blue and white topazes. She also wore family heirlooms, including a diamond bandeau from the 1910s and pearl earrings from the 1890s.
- Family Involvement: The wedding was a private family affair with fewer than 100 relatives and close friends. This intimate setting allowed the couple to share the special moment with those closest to them.
- Traditional Russian Reception: After the wedding, the Prince and Princess hosted a reception at the Cercle de l’Union interalliée, where they served a traditional Russian menu featuring dishes such as cappuccino d’artichaut et cazette, steak tartare, and risotto aux légumes de saison à la vodka.
- Russian Imperial House Connection: Although Prince Rostislav is not a member of the Russian Imperial House, his grandfather was a member of the Russian Imperial House, and he remains related to the Imperial House through his family connections. This heritage is reflected in the couple’s choice of a Russian Orthodox ceremony and traditional Russian jewelry.
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| The engagement announcement of Rostislav Romanoff, Prince Romanovsky, and Foteini Georganta. Announcement (c) The Telegraph of 25 September 2019. |
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| The civil wedding. |
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| Prince Rostislav Rostislavovich with his wife Christa and their three children in 1998 during their trip to Saint Petersburg. |
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| Prince Rostislav posing for Tatler, 2017. Photo (c) Oli Kearon. |
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| Prince Rostislav and Princess Foteini Romanovsky at the reception following their civil wedding. |
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| Prince Rostislav of Russia and Princess Alexandra Galitzine. |
The paternal grandparents of Prince Rostislav Romanovsky are HH Prince Rostislav Alexandrovich of Russia (1902-1978) and his first wife Princess Alexandra Pavlovna Galitzine (1905-2006). The 1928 marriage of Prince Rostislav of Russia and Princess Alexandra Galitzine was not in conformity with the Fundamental Laws of the Russian Imperial House; therefore, the descendants of this morganatic union do not have dynastic status. In 1951, Princess Alexandra Pavlovna and her descendants received the title of Prince(ss) Romanovsky from Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia, Head of the Imperial House.
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Prince Rostislav Romanovsky, Princess Olga Romanovsky, TRH Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent attend services commemorating a century since the death of Tsar Nicholas II, 2018.
Photo (c) Alexander Chizhenok / Shutterstock.
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As we conclude our journey through the remarkable story of Prince Rostislav Rostislavovich Romanovsky and Princess Foteini Romanovsky, we are reminded of the enduring power of love and tradition. The couple’s commitment to each other and their shared heritage is a testament to the strength of their bond, and we are honored to have been a part of their special day. From the moment they first met at the Russian Summer Ball in London to their civil wedding in 2019 and now their upcoming religious marriage, Prince Rostislav and Princess Foteini have shown us that true love can transcend borders and cultures.
As we bid farewell to this remarkable couple, we are left with a sense of hope and optimism for the future. Their union is a beacon of light in a world that often seems to be torn apart by division and conflict. We are reminded that even in the face of adversity, love and tradition can bring people together and create a sense of unity and belonging. We wish Prince Rostislav and Princess Foteini all the best as they embark on this new chapter in their lives, and we are grateful to have been a part of their journey. May their love continue to inspire and uplift us all, and may their union be a shining example of the power of true love and tradition.
