Princess Martha Louise weds Shaman Durek Verrett with emotional vows

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has tied the knot with shaman Durek Verrett in a royal wedding shrouded in controversy.
The couple said ‘I do’ at Hotel Union in Geiranger, one of Norway’s most picturesque locations, on Saturday August 31 in front of a number of royal guests.
This of course included the Norwegian royal family, including the King and Queen of Norway – Märtha Louise’s parents, along with her brother Crown Prince Haakon, his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their children Princess Ingrid and Prince Sverre Magnus.
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Royals from neighbouring European nations in attendance included Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel, along with Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia.
The couple were pictured arriving to the wedding with the rest of their party, holding hands and waving for the cameras ahead of the ceremony.
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The princess looked regal in a bespoke ivory sleeveless gown adorned with gold beaded flowers from Norwegian designer Tina Steffenakk Hermansen.
Hello! Magazine revealed the the stunning V-neckline gown had her new husband’s Quinterium symbol embroidered on the inside as a sweet touch.
Despite it being believed the princess would not wear a tiara since she is not a working royal family member, Märtha paired her wedding look with a pearl diadem, which was an 18th birthday gift from her grandfather King Olav V of Norway and her “something old”.
The groom opted for a black tuxedo and trousers by designer Charles & Ron for the ceremony with a gold scarf tied around his neck.
According to the outlet, the couple exchanged heartwarming and emotional vows during the ceremony. sharing their beautiful promises to each other for their marriage.
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“I promise to always listen to your wisdom. I promise to always hold space for you and your daughters and listen to them as well. I promise to love you with my last breath,” Verrett reportedly said.
Meanwhile the Norwegian royal promised to love her new husband “with all my heart.”
“I promise to take responsibility for my emotions. I promise to love you because I know you know that my girls come first,” she continued.
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“And I promise I will walk with you to the best of my ability because we are always changed although we are always the same. Because we are always the past, the present and the future in one.”
Far from being a moment of celebration across the Scandinavian country, many view the nuptials as a spectacle that’ll have damaging repercussions on the royal family following a number of controversies.
Last weekend, Norwegian broadcaster NRK published a poll showing support for the royal family has fallen for the second time this year, with many citing the relationship between Princess Märtha and Verrett as being to blame.
Märtha Louise and Verrett’s relationship has been at the centre of headlines for years, mainly because of their alternative lifestyle beliefs.
The princess, who claims to be able to speak with angels, has worked as a clairvoyant, written multiple books and has her own clothing line, Hést.
Verrett is an American self-proclaimed sixth-generation shaman and identifies as bisexual. He’s come under fire from health professionals after suggesting in his book, Spirit Hacking, that cancer was a choice.
He also sold a medallion on his website labelled a ‘Spirit Optimiser’, which he claims helped him overcome COVID-19.
With this union, Norway’s Royal Household confirmed Verrett has become a member of the royal family, but will not have a title or represent the monarchy.
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