Princess Tatiana says she 'lost her identity' after ex-husband Prince Nikolaos's remarried
- The former Greek royal, 55, said she lost a 'layer of identity'
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Princess Tatiana said she is rediscovering herself after losing a 'layer of identity' following her divorce with Prince Nikolaos of Greece last year.
Last week, the former Greek royal shared a heart wrenching post on Instagram, where she opened up about her split with Nikolaos - who tied the knot with his new wife Chrysí Vardinogiánni exactly one month before on 7 February.
Alongside a selection of personal photographs, the 44-year-old wrote a lengthily caption sharing her musings on 'identity', as well as revealing plans to travel to places that are close to her heart.
'Last year, I lost another layer of identity. But maybe identity isn’t something we lose, it’s something we evolve, rediscover, and redefine,' she penned.
The former royal also reflected on a challenging year, marked not only by the end of her marriage but also by the terrifying discovery that her stepbrother, Attilio Brileburg, had gone missing.
Prince Nikolaos - previously dubbed the 'Playboy Prince' by Tatler for his extravagant partying - married Vardinogianni, a shipping heiress, in Athens in February just 10 months after ending his 14-year marriage to Tatiana.
Although their split was said to be 'amicable', Tatiana has previously hinted at personal heartbreak, and came out publicly following the news of her ex-husband's new marriage to say she was 'full of gratitude' for the support she has received.
In a new Instagram post last week, she asked: 'Identity. What makes you, you?'
Princess Tatiana said she is rediscovering herself after losing a 'layer of identity' following her divorce with Prince Nikolaos of Greece last year (pictured)
Last week, the former Greek royal shared a heart wrenching post on Instagram, where she opened up about her split with Nikolaos - who tied the knot with his new wife Chrysí Vardinogiánni exactly one month before on 7 February (Tatiana pictured aged six)
Tatiana, who was born in Venezuela, said her identity has never able to fit 'into a box'. The royal has a varied background, having been born to a German mother, who grew up in Spain, and a Slovenian father.
'I was born in Venezuela, grew up in Switzerland and then the US, moved to London… and now living in Greece, somewhere I feel so at home, surrounded by a language and culture that isn’t entirely mine but feels like it should be,' she said.
She recalled walking into her freshman sociology class at Georgetown University and her professor asking the group what makes up a person's identity.
'He began listing words: race, gender, religion, nationality… Suddenly, I wasn’t just me. I was a collection of labels and instead of unity, I saw division- similarities and differences,' she said.
Elsewhere in the post, she said she was taking her own advice on 'moving forward by spending the coming month travelling to places that 'shaped me'.
'I will be traveling to some of the places that have shaped me. Seeking the stories, the people & moments that have made me who I am. I’m excited about this and looking forward to sharing it with all of you,' she wrote.
'Exploring what makes you who you are and how important the questions of identity, community & roots play in one’s wellbeing. What makes you who you are?'
Alongside a selection of personal photographs, the 44-year-old wrote a lengthily caption sharing her musings on 'identity', as well as revealing plans to travel to places that are close to her heart
The former royal also reflected on a challenging year, marked not only by the end of her marriage but also by the terrifying discovery that her stepbrother, Attilio Brileburg, had gone missing
Tatiana, who was born in Venezuela, said her identity has never able to fit 'into a box'. The royal has a varied background, having been born to a German mother, who grew up in Spain, and a Slovenian father (pictured on her wedding day in 2010)
It's not the first time that Tatiana has opened up about her divorce. In her first public statement after the wedding of her ex-husband in February, she revealed she would be focusing on 'personal growth' and moving house.
She shared a carousel of images that showed her working out and moving house, she wrote: 'I can’t start this post without saying thank you to this incredible community. To everyone who has made me feel at home, strong, and supported—YOU. My heart is full of gratitude.
'When people ask if I will continue to live in Greece, my answer has never been more of a YES. Because of you. Thank you for opening your doors, your hearts & your homes. Your kindness and support means everything.
'The past few weeks have been an adventure—full of change, growth and exciting new opportunities.'
The entrepeneur said that she's been working on her mindful mental health movement and non-profit organisation Breathe, which has officially partnered with NBA player Kevin Love's foundation.
It's not the first time that Tatiana has opened up about her divorce. In her first public statement after the wedding of her ex-husband in February, she revealed she would be focusing on 'personal growth' and moving house
Tatiana, who was born in Venezuela, said her identity has never able to fit 'into a box'. The royal has a varied background, having been born to a German mother, who grew up in Spain, and a Slovenian father
It's not the first time that Tatiana has opened up about her divorce. In her first public statement after the wedding of her ex-husband in February, she revealed she would be focusing on 'personal growth' and moving house
Elsewhere in the post, she said she was taking her own advice on 'moving forward by spending the coming month travelling to places that 'shaped me'
Tatiana continued: 'If there’s one thing I’ve realised, it’s that no matter how much green juice you drink, without community, there is no true health.
'So, thank you all for keeping me healthy. My heart is full.
'Special thanks to those who help me stay strong—physically, emotionally and in every way that matters.
'You guys rock & you are my rock.'
Tatiana explained that she would be spending the upcoming weeks expanding her projects, and staying 'busy and inspired'.
The royal wedding also came hot on the heels of divorce for bride Chrysi too as the daughter and heiress of Greek shipping tycoon Yiorgos Vardinogianni only divorced Greek director Konstantinos Markoulakis in December 2023.
The Greek Orthodox ceremony took place in the 11th-century St Agios Nikolaos Ragavas Church in the beautiful hillside Plaka neighbourhood, surrounded by ancient buildings including the Acropolis.
The lowkey ceremony was a far cry from Nikolaos' first wedding in 2010 when 370 guests came to the picturesque Greek island of Spetses, including members of European royal houses.
The 'playboy' prince officially tied the knot with shipping heiress Chrysí Vardinogianni in Athens last Friday
Prince Nikolaos and Venezuelan entrepreneur Tatiana had been married for 14 years. Pictured during their engagement announcement
The Greek prince - the second son of the late King Constantine of Greece and his wife Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark - left Venezuelan former publicist Princess Tatiana, 44, last year.
Soon after, she received the horrifying news her stepbrother had gone missing.
On top of everything else, the Princess - who has kept her royal title - also struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, which she has discussed publicly.
With royal fans rallying around Princess Tatiana in the wake of the divorce, it is perhaps unsurprising that Nikolaos chose such a lowkey approach for his nuptial.
A statement from the former Royal Family of Greece said: 'On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the wedding of Prince Nicholas, formerly Nicholas De Gres, to Mrs. Chryssi Vardinoyannis will take place at the Church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas, in the presence of close relatives and friends of the family and the couple.'
Their choice of Athens is traditional for a Greek royal wedding - the prince's parents and his sister have all gotten hitched in the capital.
Mother-of-two Chrysí is not as well-known outside Greece but is a household name in her own country. She shares two children - George, 12, and Karen, 11 - with her ex-husband, Greek singer Nino, who she separated from in 2017 after five years of marriage.
After this, Chrysí dated the actor Konstantinos Markoulakis for five years. Their split in December 2023 came four months before Nikolaos and Tatiana's shock separation.
