Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece are divorcing after 13 years of marriage, the previous couple’s workplace introduced on Friday, April 19.
“Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana, after fourteen years of residing collectively, have determined to dissolve their marriage,” the translated assertion learn. “Each specific the problem of this determination, the deep appreciation and respect they’ve for one another, but in addition the love with which they’ve walked all these years.”
The pair, who don’t share any youngsters, will proceed to reside in Greece and hope to stay buddies as they expertise a brand new relationship standing.
“The identical values of respect and understanding will kind the idea of their relationship sooner or later, a relationship of deep and honest friendship,” the assertion continued. “Household will at all times be by their facet. Thanks very a lot in your respect and discretion.”
The announcement seemingly caught some royal watchers unexpectedly. Simply two months prior, Tatiana, 43, and Nikolaos, 54, placed on a united entrance on the thanksgiving service for King Constantine II, Nikolaos’ father and the final king of Greece who dominated till the abolition in June 1973.
The pair had been noticed arm in arm as they arrived at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Fort for the February 2024 service. Prince William was anticipated to attend his godfather’s ceremony, however he later modified his plans due to his spouse Kate Middleton’s most cancers analysis.
Tatiana beforehand gave a glimpse into her seemingly regular each day life. Regardless of having a royal title, she assured followers that native residents welcomed her with open arms.
“I reside a quite simple life right here,” she advised Vogue in 2016. “I work, I’m going to the grocery store, I cook dinner, I stroll my canine and the Greek individuals have welcomed me like they’d anybody else. There’s a phrase right here, philoxenia, a love of strangers, and I’ve actually felt that very strongly right here.”
As for locating love with a person who grew up round such royalty, Tatiana mentioned titles didn’t imply a factor in her eyes.
“I don’t really feel like a princess,” she defined after her August 2010 marriage ceremony on the island of Spetses in Greece. “I don’t really feel that I married a prince, with a title. Effectively really, sure, he’s my prince, however nothing extra. It’s a privilege, and an honor, to be a part of the household.”