Princess Tatiana has opened up about life after her divorce from Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark, saying she feels as though she lost a “layer of identity.”
The former royal, 44, shared some candid thoughts in a post on social media — just weeks after her ex-husband tied the knot with his new wife, Chrysí Vardinogiánni.
“Last year I lost another layer of identity,” Tatiana wrote on Instagram, referring to a difficult year that also saw her stepbrother, Attilio Brillembourg, go missing.
“But maybe identity isn’t something we lose, it’s something we evolve, rediscover and redefine. So I’m taking my own advice and taking a step back before moving forward,” she noted.
However, the former royal admitted that she’s looking ahead, and even plans to take a meaningful trip to visit some places most significant to her.
“This month, I will be traveling to some of the places that have shaped me. Seeking the stories, the people and 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.
Tatiana went on, “As far back as I can remember, it has never been easy to answer the question ‘Where are you from?’ My identity doesn’t fit into a box.”
“I grew up in Spain, but I am the daughter of a German mother and a Slovenian father,” she continued. “I was born in Venezuela, I was in Switzerland and the United States, I moved to London and now I live in Greece, a place where I feel at home, surrounded by a language and a culture that are not entirely mine, but that feel like they should be.”
On Feb. 7, Prince Nikolaos married Vardinogiánni at Saint Nikolaos Ragavas Church in Athens, Greece.
The nuptials came 10 months after he and Tatiana announced their separation in April 2024.
One week after Nikolaos’ wedding, Tatiana took to social media to thank fans for making her feel supported during his time as she unpacked boxes in her new home.
“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,” she wrote.
“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 and your homes. Your kindness and support mean everything.”
“The past few weeks have been an adventure — full of change, growth, and exciting new opportunities,” she added.
Before marrying into royalty, Tatiana studied sociology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, from which she graduated in 2003.
She went on to work as a publicist for the fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg before meeting Nikolaos, the son of King Constantine II, and tying the knot in 2010.