Royal Revelry: Celebrating Prince Achileas-Andreas' Milestone Birthday!
Greece's Royal Family Celebrates Prince Achileas-Andreas' 25th Birthday in Style
It was a day of joy and celebration for Greece's beloved royal family as they marked the 25th birthday of charming Prince Achileas-Andreas, also known as Achi. The dashing young prince, who has recently graduated from New York University with a degree in performing arts, is the third child of Crown Prince Pavlos and Marie-Chantal Miller. And what a milestone it was - not only did he turn 25, but his sister Maria-Olympia also celebrated her 29th birthday just two weeks ago!
As Achi's family and friends gathered to mark this special occasion, they took to social media to share their love and well-wishes for the young prince. His father, Crown Prince Pavlos, 58, posted a stunning photo of Achi on a yacht, looking every inch the charming prince in his white shirt, red shorts, and shades. "Happy Birthday Achilea always stand strong," he captioned the image.
Achileas-Andreas' mother, Marie-Chantal Miller, was equally effusive in her praise for her son. She shared two posts on Instagram - a sweet photo of Achi with the caption "Happy birthday to my number 3! may this year be a great one love you mucho mucho" and another image via Stories, showcasing the decadent birthday cake complete with candles.
But it wasn't just his parents who were celebrating Achi's special day. His siblings also took to social media to mark the occasion. Elder sister Maria-Olympia shared two Instagram Stories - the first an adorable photo of her brother wearing a red shirt and sunglasses, with the caption "Happy birthday @achiofgreece" and another featuring the two of them together, with the message "ilysm [I love you so much]."
Brother Odysseas also got in on the action, posting a sweet image of himself and Achi, accompanied by the caption "Happy birthday @achiofgreece I love you very much, have the best day ever." And youngest sibling Aristidis-Stavros didn't want to be left out either - he shared a snap of Achi looking out over the sea as the sun set, with the message "Happy birthday to my amazing brother @achiofgreece, I love you so much."
But what's been making headlines recently is not just Achi's 25th birthday bash, but also his family's recent reinstatement of Greek citizenship. In December last year, the government granted citizenship to 10 members of the former royal family - including Achileas-Andreas and his four siblings.
The decision was a historic one, coming after decades of controversy over the royal family's status in Greece. As explained by Crown Prince Pavlos on Instagram, "It is with deep emotion that, after 30 years, we hold the Greek citizenship again. The law of 1994 deprived us of our citizenship, rendering us stateless with all that this entails in terms of individual rights and great emotional distress."
The royal family's statement went on to explain that they had fully respected the result of the 1974 referendum, which led to Greece becoming a republic. However, they argued that the provision of the 1994 law on citizenship was not befitting of a former head of state and an institution that had served the country faithfully.
As Achi celebrates his quarter-life milestone, it's clear that he has grown up with a strong sense of identity and belonging to Greece - despite his family's complicated history. With his charming smile, handsome looks, and acting talent, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for this young prince.
Will he follow in his parents' footsteps and pursue a life of philanthropy and public service? Or will he forge his own path as an actor, using his platform to raise awareness about social causes close to his heart?
Whatever the future may hold, one thing is certain - Prince Achileas-Andreas has already stolen our hearts with his kindness, charisma, and dedication to his family's legacy.
[Source: The Scholarly Note]