They tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Belgrade on Saturday.
And now wedding guests have given a fascinating glimpse into the nuptials of dethroned Prince Philip of Serbia and his graphic designer wife Danica Marinkovic.
Serbia – formerly part of Yugoslavia – is now a republic but its once-exiled royal family have lived in Belgrade’s Royal Palace since 2001.
The couple, who announced their engagement just over two months ago, invited a host of European royals, celebrities and society figures to share their big day and their well-heeled guests were certainly not disappointed.
After the ceremony at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel the wedding party travelled to the nearby Beli Dvor or White Palace for the reception.
The happy couple threw a lavish wedding reception in Belgrade on Saturday night. Princess Danica’s show-stopping gown is believed to be the work of Serbian designer Roksanda Ilinčic
Images from inside the glittering affair, shared on social media, show a towering seven-tiered cake, lavish floral display, free-flowing champagne and a traditional folk dance performance.
Cake-maker Fontana Todorovic posted a picture of her putting the finishing touches to the couple’s show-stopping cake which was covered in edible fondant icing roses.
Guests also enjoyed a live performance from Serbian singer Lena Kovacevic after tucking into a gourmet meal, documenting every moment on Instagram.
The weekend’s celebrations kicked off on Friday night with a pre-wedding dinner at the White Palace , the former royal residence of the Karađorđević dynasty.
Guests feasted on pouched trout, quails’ eggs, roasted loin of veal and cream cakes doused in hazelnut and rum-scented mousse.
The main event on Saturday saw Danica, 30, stun in an elegant white gown with billowing sleeves and a sweeping train, which was adorned with a large bow at the front
Cake-maker Fontana Todorovic posted a picture of her putting the finishing touches to the couple’s show-stopping cake covered in delicate fondant icing roses
One guest couldn’t resist posing for a photograph with Queen Sofía of Spain – who abdicated in 2014 – and looked resplendent in a bottle green dress and oversized pearls
Event planners Eventiva were responsible for the elaborate place settings, with the tables festooned with pink and white roses.
The main event on Saturday saw Danica, 30, stun in an elegant white gown with billowing sleeves and a sweeping train, which was adorned with a large bow at the front.
The frock is believed to be from Serbian designer Roksanda Ilinčić, who is a family friend; Danica shared a snap of what appears to be a dress bag from the fashion house on Instagram, writing: ‘Only love wins #magnificent’.
She also teased fans with a sneak peak of the frilled hem of her stylish frock just a week before the wedding.
Not your average dinner! The wedding guests feasted on pouched trout, quail’s eggs, roasted loin of veal and cream cakes doused in hazelnut and rum-scented mousse on Friday night
Event planners Eventiva were responsible for the elaborate place settings, with the tables festooned with pink and white roses and golden crockery
Well-heeled guests couldn’t resist posting a sneak peak of the evening festivities on Instagram, showing everything from the floral displays to the food, drink and cake
One guest, academic Rebecca Fabrizi, shared a picture of her table decorated with beautiful blooms, candles and hand-painted place cards
The happy couple also had a custom wedding cloth made especially for their big day by Studio Maruška (pictured)
The happy couple wore traditional crowns as they exchanged their vows during a traditional ceremony at Belgrade’s cathedral.
Philip, 35, looked dashing in a morning suit, which he wore with a white waistcoat and speckled navy tie. On leaving the church he could be seen holding custom wedding cloth made especially for their big day by Studio Maruška.
The pair looked ecstatic as they were showered with rose petals on leaving the church as husband and wife, before sharing a kiss in front of crowds of well-wishers.
Other European royals also attended the grand event, including Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Queen Sofia of Spain, who dutifully posed for selfies with guests.
The happy couple leave the cathedral. Danica, 30, stuned in an elegant white gown with billowing sleeves and a sweeping train, which was adorned with a large bow at the front
The frock is believed to be from Serbian designer Roksanda Ilinčić, who is a family friend; Danica shared a snap of what appears to be a dress bag from the fashion house on Instagram, writing: ‘Only love wins #magnificent’
The graphic designer excitedly shared a sneak peak of her dress with her 1,400 Instagram followers last week but didn’t reveal the designer until the big day
Instagram use Angela St.NS couldn’t resist sharing a few snaps from inside the lavish wedding reception, including this dinner menu
Preparations for the reception were well underway on Saturday morning, with Instagram user Wesachef sharing this snap of him preparing dishes for the guests
One guest poses in front of the marble mantlepiece which has been festooned with pink roses and ivy ahead of the Saturday night reception
Philip announced that he was engaged to his girlfriend earlier this summer, sharing a photograph of the couple beaming on the steps of Belgrade’s Royal Palace.
A statement from the palace read: ‘Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine and Princess Maria da Gloria Orleans-Braganza have great pleasure to announce that HRH Prince Philip is engaged to Ms. Danica Marinkovic, daughter of Mr. Milan Marinkovic – Cile and Mrs. Beba Marinkovic.’
Philip, who has a twin brother, is the second oldest child of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia’s sons.
But who caught the bouquet? Princess Danica tosses her flowers into the air as her guests look on. Born in Belgrade, she is officially a French citizen and, like Philip, she studied in the UK
Glittering guest list: L-R Sol Mara de La Blanca de Medina, Prince Petar Karadjordjevic, Princess Maria da Gloria, Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic, Danica Marinkovic, Prince Philip, and Ana Luna de Medina pose for a photo during the reception at the White Palace
A toast for the happy couple! Guests clink their glasses during the champagne reception on Saturday night where they were joined by royals from Spain and Sweden
The couple take part in the age-old tradition of cutting their cake together. The seven-tiered showstopper was decked out in delicate fondant icing and edible roses
The senior Serbian royal was educated in the UK and now works in finance in London.
Meanwhile, the new HRH Princess Danica – whose father is a respected impressionist painter who has worked with designer Roksanda Ilincic – is no stranger to the high life, with photos showing her enjoying a never-ending series of sun-kissed holidays in Seville, Milan and Croatia.
Born in Belgrade, she is officially a French citizen and, like Philip, studied in the UK, graduating from the Chelsea College of Arts in London before embarking on a successful career as a designer.