Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett get married – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett have their wedding plans ready. The celebration will take place in spectacular scenery at Hotell Union in Geiranger on 31 August 2024. – We are incredibly happy to be able to celebrate our love in Geiranger’s beautiful surroundings. It means a lot to us to gather our loved ones in a place that is so rich in history and spectacular nature, says the couple in a joint statement. HAPPY: Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett shared this photo on Instagram, and write that they are looking forward to celebrating their love in Geiranger. Photo: NTB In a press release about the wedding, the two boast of the nature in Geiranger, and write that it is the “perfect place to embrace their love”. – Geiranger is known for its spectacular fjord and dramatic mountains. The Geiranger Fjord is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and represents Norway’s rich culture and natural beauty. They state that at this time they will not give further details about the wedding. GEIRANGER: Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett will marry at Hotell Union in Geiranger. Geiranger is known for its spectacular fjord and dramatic mountains. Engagement The relationship between Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett first became known in 2019, and in June last year they got engaged. The date of the wedding has not been known until now. ENGAGEMENT: The ready-to-marry couple got engaged in June last year after three years of occasional long-distance relationships. Photo: Kongehuset After three years of sometimes distant relations between Norway and Los Angeles, the couple said they are ready to take their relationship a step further. – Love does not judge where you come from or who you are as a person. Love creates bridges between people, cultures and religions. And we are happy to have found each other, across continents, ethnicity and social background, the couple wrote in a press release. Greetings from the Royal couple The royal couple writes in a press release that they are delighted that Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verret have today announced their wedding plans. – We are happy to have Durek Verret in the family and we look forward to celebrating the big day with them. We wish Märtha and Durek all the best. CONGRATULATIONS: The royal couple congratulate Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verret and say they look forward to celebrating the big day. The picture was taken on another occasion. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB Becomes part of the royal family After the wedding, Verrett will become part of the royal family. Princess Märtha Louise and fiance Durek Verret in procession through the large ballroom to the gala dinner for Princess Ingrid Alexandra at the castle in Oslo in June last year. Photo: NTB – In the same way as Erling Lorentzen, Johan Martin Ferner and Ari Behn, Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family when they marry, but in line with tradition he will not have any title or represent the royal house. The castle lit up last November. The palace also wrote that Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett will be present at family-related occasions, such as birthday celebrations – or certain large sporting events where it is a tradition for the royal family to participate together. Criticism There have been storms around the couple at times, for example when they went out together on the lecture tour “The Princess and the Shaman” in 2019. Märtha Louise received criticism for combining commercial interests and the title of princess. Verrett has also received criticism for his role as a shaman, and statements he has made. In November last year, it was announced that Märtha Louise will retain the title of princess, but end her official duties for the royal household. Martha explains why she stops representing the royal house



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