Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Princess Tatiana Announce Divorce After 14 Years of Marriage

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Princess Tatiana have announced their decision to divorce after nearly 14 years of marriage. The news was confirmed by the office of the former Greek royal family on April 19, 2024. The couple expressed the difficulty of this decision but also the deep appreciation, respect, and love they have for each other.

In a statement on their website, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana said they have chosen to "amicably dissolve their union" and will continue to live and be active in Greece, a place they both call home. Their family will always support them, the statement noted. The couple married in 2010 on the Greek island of Spetses in a wedding dubbed "Mamma Mia, with aristocrats."

The divorce announcement has raised questions about whether Princess Tatiana, who was born in Venezuela and raised in Switzerland, will retain her royal title. The Greek royal family has confirmed that Tatiana will keep the title of Princess when the divorce is finalized. The fate of royal titles inherited through marriage following divorce varies by royal house, and there was no modern precedent for Tatiana's case since none of Nikolaos' siblings have divorced.

Prince Nikolaos, the third child of the late King Constantine of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie, and Princess Tatiana do not have any children together. The couple was last seen publicly attending a memorial service for the late King Constantine in February 2023, which was also attended by members of the Greek and British royal families, including Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice.

Why this matters: The divorce of Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana marks a significant event for the Greek royal family, which has been in exile since the abolition of the monarchy in 1974. The decision by the royal family to allow Princess Tatiana to retain her title sets a new precedent for how titles will be handled in future royal divorces.

The current head of the Greek royal family is Prince Nikolaos' older brother, Crown Prince Pavlos. Despite the divorce, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana have expressed their intention to continue living in Greece and being active in the country. In a statement, they said: "We will continue to live and build our lives in Greece, a place we both feel at home and close to our hearts and roots. Our family will always be by our side."

Key Takeaways

• Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece are divorcing after 14 years.
• Tatiana will retain her royal title after the divorce, a new precedent.
• The couple has no children and will continue living in Greece.
• The divorce marks a significant event for the Greek royal family in exile.
• The current head of the Greek royals is Prince Nikolaos' older brother, Crown Prince Pavlos.