Princess Martha Louise and Shaman Durek Rune Hellestad/Getty Photographs
Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise and her fiancé, Shaman Durek, have lastly gotten married.
Märtha Louise, 52, and Durek, 49, tied the knot on Saturday, August 31, in a picturesque ceremony at Norway’s Lodge Union.
“We’re very excited. It feels wonderful to be marrying Durek and I’m so completely satisfied the day is sort of right here,” Märtha Louise gushed to Whats up! journal forward of the large day. “The environment are beautiful — it’s one of the lovely locations I do know. Even when there are a couple of glitches, we are able to nonetheless gaze on the gorgeous surroundings.”
The newlyweds mentioned their vows in entrance of 350 company, together with Märtha Louise’s three daughters — Maud, 21, Angelica, 19, and Emma, 16, whom she shared along with her late ex-husband, Ari Behn — and oldsters King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Märtha Louise’s brother, Crown Prince Haakon, and his spouse, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, additionally attended the event.
LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP by way of Getty Photographs The British royal household normally makes essentially the most headlines, however that doesn’t imply different European nations don’t have their very own drama — working example, Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise and her fiancé, Shaman Durek. Märtha Louise introduced her relationship with Durek in 2019, two years after her divorce from husband […]
Märtha Louise sparkled in a bespoke ivory marriage ceremony gown paired with King Olav’s Reward Tiara, whereas her daughters opted for matching ivory silk clothes. Durek wore a black tuxedo with a gold cummerbund.
The marriage was led by parish priest Margit Lovise Holte with the bride’s 51-year-old brother, Haakon, performing a particular studying from the Bible. Märtha Louise and Durek then opted to share private vows, per Whats up.
Durek Verrett and Märtha Louise Courtesy of HELLO!
“Our love has triumphed towards all odds and can final endlessly,” Märtha Louise informed the outlet.
International royals had been additionally in attendance, together with Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her household.
Märtha Louise and Durek’s marriage ceremony was a part of a three-day celebration. They held a pre-ceremony bash on the Lodge 1904 on Thursday, August 29, with a “horny and funky” gown code. The following day, company loved a day boat experience to see the Geirranger Fjord earlier than returning to the Lodge Union for an additional night gathering.
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Märtha Louise confirmed in 2019, two years after her divorce from Behn, that she was courting Durek after assembly via mutual mates. The romance was initially controversial since Durek works as a self-described shaman. Durek (born Derek Verrett) has labored with celebrities together with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian, selling varied various therapeutic strategies.
“It’s very completely different from conventional Western drugs or remedy,” Durek informed Porter in 2019. “As shamans, we heal the physique with the assistance of spirits, by channeling ancestors and spirit guides. I deal with an individual in some ways — every little thing from studying your pulse, trying on the dilation of your eyes, soul studying, speaking to spirits, the place you’re being affected by darkness and negativity, the way you deal with your physique and the way you perceive your feelings.”
After three years of courting, Durek proposed to Märtha Louise in 2022.
