Who is Norwegian princess Martha Louise, who married American shaman Durek Verrett?

Princess Martha Louise of Norway married Durek Verrett, an American self-proclaimed shaman, in a ceremony that stirred both media attention and criticism. The wedding, held in Geiranger, Norway, followed three days of festivities.

Wedding Ceremony

Princess Märtha Louise, the eldest child of Norway's King Harald, married Durek Verrett, a self-described shaman from California. The wedding took place in Geiranger, a popular tourist spot in Norway. The ceremony followed three days of festivities and was held in a large white tent on a lush lawn.

Guest List

The wedding was attended by various social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities. Norwegian and U.S. artists performed, along with a gospel choir and a Sámi singer. The ceremony was described by Norwegian TV personality Harald Rønneberg as a blend of Hollywood and Geiranger, filled with gospel music, laughter, and emotional moments.


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Commercial Deals

The couple sold the wedding photo rights to British magazine Hello! and the film rights to Netflix, causing protests from Norwegian media.

Royal Family Attendance

King Harald, who has been in poor health, attended the wedding with Queen Sonja and other Norwegian royals. Swedish royals, including Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, also attended. However, no other European royals were present at the event.

Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett Relationship

Louise and Verrett, who claims to communicate with spirits, became engaged in 2022. After their marriage, Verrett will not receive a royal title or official duties.

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Previous Marriage

Märtha Louise was previously married to author Ari Behn, with whom she has three children. The couple divorced in 2017 after 14 years of marriage.

FAQs:

Who attended Princess Märtha Louise’s wedding?
The wedding was attended by Norwegian royals, Swedish royals, social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities.

What was the controversy surrounding the wedding?
The controversy involved the couple selling wedding rights to media outlets, defying royal traditions and facing public criticism for their actions.