- The Swedish Royal Heir Attends Martha Louise's Matrimonial Ceremony
Royal Attendance for Norwegian Wedding: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria (47) and her spouse Prince Daniel (50) are headed to Martha Louise's Nuptials. Also joining the celebration will be Victoria's sibling Prince Carl Philip (45) and his partner Princess Sofia (39), as confirmed by a spokesperson for the Swedish Royal Court to German news agency.
Sweden's royal family members make up some of the most notable international guests for Martha Louise and her self-claimed guru partner Durek Verrett's (49) wedding. Prior to this announcement, the Norwegian royal family, including King Harald V, Queen Sonja (both 87), Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit (51), had already confirmed their participation.
Martha Louise, standing as the fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, is the daughter of Harald and Sonja. Haakon, however, is her younger sibling.
Furor over Exclusive Rights
Taking place this Saturday at the enchanting Geirangerfjord, the wedding has been surrounded by various controversies. One of these controversies stemmed from the British celebrity magazine "Hello!" securing exclusive rights to the ceremony and reception, causing uproar. The Norwegian Royal Household has voices concerns about the exclusive photo shoot.
Streaming service Netflix has also announced that it's working on a documentary focusing on Martha Louise and Verrett's love story. Based on media reports, Netflix has also acquired the television rights to the wedding festivities.
Harald V, the King of Norway, will also be attending Martha Louise's wedding, following in the footsteps of other royal family members. The Norwegian royal family, with King Harald V at its helm, has already confirmed their participation in the wedding.