{"id":21214,"date":"2026-09-09T07:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/from-greek-roots-in-andros-to-jordans-royal-family\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:54:40","slug":"from-greek-roots-in-andros-to-jordans-royal-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/from-greek-roots-in-andros-to-jordans-royal-family\/","title":{"rendered":"From Greek Roots in Andros to Jordan\u2019s Royal Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"S\">\n<h3>Dimitris Thermiotis was not born into royalty. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1994 and raised in a Greek family, he studied in the United States before building a career in business and finance.<\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm.webp 879w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-300x183.webp 300w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-768x468.webp 768w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-450x274.webp 450w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-225x137.webp 225w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm.jpg\" height=\"536\" width=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm.jpg 879w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-450x274.jpg 450w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-225x137.jpg 225w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-5.23.02-pm-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-600303 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Today, however, his name is closely linked to Jordan\u2019s royal family after he married Princess Iman, the daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.<\/p>\n<p>The man once known as Dimitris is now known as Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, the husband of Princess Iman. The couple now have three children.<\/p>\n<p>On August 14, 2026, the Royal Hashemite Court announced that Iman and Jameel had welcomed twin daughters.<\/p>\n<p>A few days later, their names emerged: Talia and Rania. The couple named their second daughter after her grandmother, Queen Rania.<\/p>\n<p>The man with the Greek surname and a family history rooted in a Cycladic island now stands at the heart of one of the Arab world\u2019s best-known royal families.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Greek roots in Andros<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dimitris Thermiotis\u2019 story does not begin in Caracas. To trace his family\u2019s Greek origins, one must travel back to Andros.<\/p>\n<p>His grandfather, Dimitrios Thermiotis, was born on the island in 1922. The family had links to shipping, and according to foreign reports, he left for Latin America after World War II in search of a new life.<\/p>\n<p>Venezuela eventually became the country where he established his business career. Dimitrios Thermiotis developed a significant presence in the country\u2019s business community and became associated with the French fashion house Diorand its activities in Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>Some accounts specifically credit him with introducing Dior perfumes to the Venezuelan market.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the family\u2019s move overseas, Andros remained an important link to Greece.<\/p>\n<p>The family returned to Greece from time to time and maintained its connection with its ancestral home. The family patriarch visited Andros with his wife and children, with one of their last known family visits taking place in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Their visits included Panachrantos Monastery, where Dimitrios Thermiotis maintained a close relationship with Elder Evdokimos.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Elder Evdokimos described the Thermiotis family as an exceptional family that he had known for 50 years. He also recalled their regular visits and expressed his disappointment that Dimitris had converted from Christianity.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A family connection to Dior<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The family\u2019s connection with Dior took on a striking new dimension decades later.<\/p>\n<p>When Dimitris\u2019 grandson married Princess Iman, the bride chose to wear Dior for the royal wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Iman appeared on March 12, 2023, in a specially designed white Dior gown featuring lace around the neck and sleeves, along with a long veil.<\/p>\n<p>International publications, including Spain\u2019s <em>Hola<\/em> and <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>, linked her choice of Dior to the groom\u2019s family history and his grandfather\u2019s business association with the French fashion house in Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>A family name that began in Andros, travelled to Latin America and eventually reached a royal wedding in Amman had once again crossed paths with Dior through the next generation.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Caracas to the United States<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dimitris Thermiotis was born and raised in Caracas. He is the son of Alexandros Thermiotis and Corina Hern\u00e1ndezand has two siblings.<\/p>\n<p>The family maintained its Greek identity, while Dimitris followed a different path from the previous generation.<\/p>\n<p>He moved to the United States, where he studied Business Administration at Florida International University.<\/p>\n<p>He later entered the investment and business sectors and became associated with Outbound Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm. His professional activities extended between the United States and other markets.<\/p>\n<p>He therefore had an established professional career before he entered Jordan\u2019s royal family.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Meeting Princess Iman<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thermiotis met Princess Iman in the United States, where both had spent significant parts of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The couple kept their relationship largely out of the public eye for an extended period, avoiding the constant media attention that often surrounds members of royal families.<\/p>\n<p>In July 2022, however, the Royal Hashemite Court officially announced Iman\u2019s engagement to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement also brought wider attention to the Greek background of the man chosen by the daughter of Jordan\u2019s king.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From Dimitris to Jameel<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>His new life also came with a new name.<\/p>\n<p>Dimitris Thermiotis became Jameel Alexander Thermiotis. Reports at the time said that he had grown up in a Christian environment but converted to Islam before marrying Iman and adopted the name Jameel.<\/p>\n<p>The Jordanian royal court now officially identifies him as Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.<\/p>\n<p>In its 2023 wedding announcement, the Royal Hashemite Court referred to the marriage between Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Marriage to King Abdullah\u2019s daughter<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On March 12, 2023, Iman and Jameel married at Beit Al Urdun Palace in Amman.<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Hashemite Court confirmed the wedding in the presence of King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and members of the royal family.<\/p>\n<p>Iman\u2019s choice of Dior for her wedding dress attracted particular attention because of the groom\u2019s family connection to the fashion house.<\/p>\n<p>She wore a custom creation by Maria Grazia Chiuri, while Queen Rania also chose a Dior creation for the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>For Jameel, the significance of that day therefore extended beyond the symbolism of a royal wedding. His family\u2019s journey from Andros to Venezuela had unexpectedly intersected with the royal family of Jordan and, once again, with the Dior name.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\tAmman, Andros, Dimitris Thermiotis, Dior, Greece, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, Jordan, Jordan royal family, King Abdullah II, Princess Iman, Queen Rania, Venezuela\t<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/74a7af42a3ee68b1eb9b880b91e3e713144e269e50db87b04a35501c8e1351f8?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/74a7af42a3ee68b1eb9b880b91e3e713144e269e50db87b04a35501c8e1351f8?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo lazyload\" height=\"164\" width=\"164\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"author-content\">\n<h5>Kosta Papadopoulos<\/h5>\n<p>Kosta Papadopoulos is an editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, travel, sport, and entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/09\/09\/from-greek-roots-in-andros-to-jordans-royal-family\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dimitris Thermiotis was not born into royalty. 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