Princess Martha Louise of Norway tied the knot on Saturday, August 31, in her second marriage to self-proclaimed “shaman” Durek Veret. A union that divides the country.
She is the eldest daughter of King Harald V of Norway and Sonja Haraldsen. 52-year-old Martha Louise, however, is breaking the codes of her princess status. “I’m very spiritual,” she once confided to her Instagram followers. Better yet, he claims to have a form of clairvoyance and can communicate with angels, a gift he has earned through courses and books. In June 2022, she announced her engagement to one Durek Veret, a 49-year-old American “shaman”, selling the supposedly life-saving medallion at a high price. Cold shower all over the country.
Two years after that resounding announcement, the couple finally said yes on Saturday, August 31, at a hotel nestled in the heights of Geiranger, a tourist village nestled at the bottom of a fjord on the west coast. Martha Louise wore a traditional white wedding dress topped with a tiara given to her by her grandfather, King Olav, for her 18th birthday. According to her husband, Durek Veret, the two actually remarried, having already been together in a previous life when the latter was pharaoh.
The rebel princess
Moreover, the exclusivity of their wedding was granted to a British magazine Greetings and Netflix. Look at the Norwegian media, which strongly criticizes the union of the “rebel princess” with an American. In addition to their eccentricities, the Scandinavian country criticizes the couple for their penchant for making money from their supernatural beliefs. In order to confirm her engagement in 2022, Martha Louise had to give up all her official functions. It is now his brother, Prince Haakon, who will one day be called to succeed King Harald upon his death.
Whimsical trials
Mother of three daughters from her previous marriage to Norwegian writer Ari Ben – they divorced in 2016 – Martha Louise is fourth in line. If his escapades contribute to the erosion of the royal family’s popularity, which nevertheless remains high, it is the “shaman Durek” who first attracts criticism, especially with his attempts at charlatanism. In one of his works, he suggests that cancer is a choice and recommends exercises to erase the vaginal “trace” of women who have had multiple sexual partners. He also claimed that his “Spirit Optimizer” medallion, sold for $222, helped him overcome Covid.
However, this Saturday, August 31, many guests joined the party. The princess’ parents were present, as were her three daughters, Maud Angelica Benn, Emma Tallulah Benn and Leah Isadora Benn. His brother and future king Haakon was accompanied by his wife Mette-Marit.
Source: Le Figaro
