Greece’s Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana announce shock separation after 14 years of marriage just weeks after they were pictured together at Prince William’s godfather King Constantine’s Windsor memorial service

Greece’s Prince Nicholas and Princess Tatiana announced their “amicable” separation after 14 years of marriage, just weeks after appearing together at a memorial service for the prince’s father, King Constantine.

The prince, 54, is the son of Constantine II of Greece, the last king of Greece after he abolished its monarchy in 1973, and godfather to Prince William.

He married Venezuelan-born Princess Tatiana, 43, in August 2010, and the couple had just been photographed together at a thanksgiving service for her father in Windsor in February. Constantine died in Athens last year of a stroke at the age of 82.

After almost 14 years of marriage, the couple quietly and unexpectedly announced their separation yesterday. News of the separation was published in a statement on the Greek royal family’s website.

Royalty from around the world, including NetherlandsDenmark, Sweden and SpainThey attended their wedding on the Greek island of Spetses. the Telegraph reported.

The statement read: “We wish to inform you of a significant and heartfelt decision taken by HRH Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana.

‘After fourteen years of marriage, they have decided to amicably dissolve their union.

‘This decision was made with great care and mutual respect, reflecting the depth of appreciation for each other and the moments they have shared.

‘Your future interactions will continue to be guided by these same principles of respect and understanding, as you transition into a relationship rooted in a strong friendship.

‘They will continue to live and build their lives in Greece, a place they both call home. The Family will always support you.

“We warmly thank you for your understanding and respect for our privacy during this time.”

Shortly after their wedding, Princess Tatiana left her job as an event planner for designer Diana Von Furstenberg, MailOnline previously reported.

The couple does not have children. Prince Nikolaos is the third son of King Constantine II, the last reigning monarch of Greece, who died on January 10 last year after suffering a stroke.

Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana were photographed together in February this year for the late King of Greece’s Thanksgiving service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Both dressed in black, they paid their respects to members of the Greek royal family, the British royal family and others.

King Constantine was Prince William’s godfather, but the Prince of Wales withdrew from the memorial service held for the Greek king in February citing “personal reasons” while Princess Catherine continued to recover from planned abdominal surgery.

Constantine II was the last king of Greece and reigned for three years from 1964 before a military coup and then a referendum led to Greece becoming a republic.

His failed attempt to overthrow the 1967 coup forced him to flee the country and he remained monarch in absentia until the monarchy was formally abolished in 1973.

He was a second cousin to King Charles and a first cousin to the late Prince Philip.

He and the Duke of Edinburgh were close friends and sailing partners, and these close ties to the UK monarchy made the country a prime location for relocation after the 1974 referendum.

For most of his years in exile, he lived in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, and was said to be especially close to Charles, who made Constantine godfather to his first son, William.

In 2013, almost 40 years after leaving his homeland, Constantine returned to live out his final years in Greece.

Prince Nikolaos is one of five children: Alexia, Pavlos, Theodora and Philippos.