Achileas of Greece celebrates in black tie on his 20th birthday

Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece has revealed how he rocked out on his drums in black tie to celebrate his 20th birthday.

The royal, who officially turned 20 yesterday, kicked off his birthday week with a lavish pancake breakfast, before revealing on Instagram that he marked the big day by playing his beloved kit while wearing a full black tie suit and velvet blue loafers. 

Meanwhile his mother Marie-Chantal, the Crown Prince and Princess of Greece, as well as his sister Princess Olympia, 23, also posted images of the family celebrating the big day in Greece, including a photograph of the youngster beaming down at a huge birthday cake at a family dinner.

It comes weeks after Tatler named Achileas one of the very handsome royals from around the world who are lesser-known but by no means unworthy of our attention.

Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece has shared a glimpse of his lavish 20th birthday celebration yesterday by posting an Instagram snap as he donned black tie and took to his drum set 

 Posting the image online last night,  Achileas hinted at the joyful night, writing: ‘Smashing!’

The family, who split their time between New York and the UK were believed to have spent lockdown at their Cotswolds bolthole.

However it is now believed they celebrated Achileas’ birthday in Greece after several members of the family tagged the country in snaps from the past week.  

Achileas’ sister Olympia shared a photograph of her brother beaming as he looked down at a huge birthday cake during a family dinner. 

Meanwhile his sister Olympia, 23, also shared a glimpse of the royal celebrating is birthday with a huge cake and sparkling candles

Meanwhile his sister Olympia, 23, also shared a glimpse of the royal celebrating is birthday with a huge cake and sparkling candles 

Another snapshot shared by Olympia revealed the family enjoyed luxurious dinners out ahead of the youngster's birthday

Another snapshot shared by Olympia revealed the family enjoyed luxurious dinners out ahead of the youngster’s birthday 

Another snapshot shared by Olympia shows Achileas enjoying a glass of white wine over dinner alongside his younger brother Odysseas, 15.  

Meanwhile Marie-Chantal also posted her own tribute to her son on his birthday, writing: ‘Here’s looking at you kid. Happy birthday Achileas!

‘Always a laugh, a scream and a dream. Love you and so proud of you.’    

Early signs suggest Achileas might follow his sister Olympia and become a figure on the global social circuit. 

Meanwhile Achileas' mother Marie Chantal shared a snapshot of her son alongside a gushing tribute calling him 'a laugh, a scream and a dream'

Meanwhile Achileas’ mother Marie Chantal shared a snapshot of her son alongside a gushing tribute calling him ‘a laugh, a scream and a dream’

The 20-year-old is a frequent Instagram user, where he shares posts of his family, friends, and five-star holidays with his 404,000 followers. Among his circle of friends is Lila Grace Moss, the 17-year-old daughter of model Kate Moss. 

And he’s certainly amassed a legion of adoring female fans, with many commenting on his pictures and having a particular appreciation for his chiselled jaw. 

With blonde locks and sun-kissed skin, Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece appears to be the definition of a Greek God.

He attends New York University after his family moved to America when he was a teenager.

Olympia shared snapshots of her brother online in a birthday tribute, including a photograph shooting (pictured) and dancing together

Olympia shared snapshots of her brother online in a birthday tribute, including a photograph shooting and dancing together (pictured)

Olympia shared snapshots of her brother online in a birthday tribute, including a photograph shooting (left) and dancing together (right) 

The royal has largely grown up away from the spotlight but it now a fledgling actor – appearing in US soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful alongside his aunt Princess Theodora.

His next acting job is set to be in fantasy film Light Warriors, which is currently in the pre-production stage, according to IMDb.  

He is the third of Princess Marie-Chantal and Prince Pavlos’ five children and was born in New York where his parents were then based, but they relocated to London in 2004 for their children’s education.

Achileas is technically royal in name only because Greece voted in favour of a republic in 1974 while his grandfather Constantin was on the throne. 

With blonde locks and sun-kissed skin, Prince Achileas-Andreas was recently named as one of the most handsome of the lesser-known royals

With blonde locks and sun-kissed skin, Prince Achileas-Andreas was recently named as one of the most handsome of the lesser-known royals

Attending New York University after his family moved to America when he was a teenager, the 19-year-old (pictured) is the son of Marie-Chantal and father Pavlos, the Crown Prince and Princess of Greece

Attending New York University after his family moved to America when he was a teenager, the 19-year-old (pictured) is the son of Marie-Chantal and father Pavlos, the Crown Prince and Princess of Greece