The Norwegian Royal Family's Princess endorses the shamanic practices.
Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and United States-based shaman Durek Verrett have ties now. The 52-year-old princess and the 49-year-old self-proclaimed shaman tied the knot in a secluded ceremony at the Geirangerfjord. The princess's representative communicated this development to NTB news agency and other Norwegian media outlets in a concise statement.
After indulging in a tea party and subsequent cocktails at a nearby hotel, the couple and their 350 guests anticipated the grand wedding celebration that followed. Before the ceremony, some guests graced a red carpet in traditional Norwegian attire. Martha Louise is the eldest child of Norwegian King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Her brother, Crown Prince Haakon, is her younger sibling, making her the fourth in line to the throne within Norway's royal lineage. This union marks the second marriage for the princess; she was previously wed to author Ari Behn between 2002 and 2017 and has three daughters from that union.
Verrett considered himself a sixth-generation shaman in his family and aims to assist individuals in unlocking their inner spiritual strength. Martha Louise has also garnered attention for her spiritual interests and dabbling in esoteric pursuits. The union between the princess and this unconventional shaman, known for his controversial business practices, has stirred debate. In an unprecedented move, the couple decided to sell exclusive photo rights for their wedding and reception to British celebrity magazine "Hello!" for an undisclosed sum. Additionally, Netflix reportedly secured the film rights for the event. Mainstream Norwegian media were largely omitted from the event's most significant moments during the celebrations.
Following the cocktail hour, the couple and their guests enjoyed The entertainment provided by a live band at the grand wedding celebration. This intimate union between Martha Louise and Durek Verrett has sparked widespread discussion within Norwegian society about spirituality and unconventional relationships.
