Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Fiancé Shaman Durek Reveal Favorite Things About Each Other Ahead of Wedding

Mar. 15, 2025

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Princess Märtha Louiseof Norway andShaman Durek Verrettare feeling lucky in love ahead of their wedding later this month.

The only daughter ofKing HaraldandQueen Sonjaisset to wedthe American shaman in front of members of the Norwegian royal family and other celebrities in her native Norway on Aug. 31, and the couple opened up about the bond they share on a recent episode of her podcast,HeartSmart Conversations.

“I love Durek’s wisdom and humor and his depth, and that we can talk about any topic under the sun and that he always sees me, and always wants to evolve. I love that about you,” Princess Märtha Louise said on the Aug. 14 episode of the show.

“Of course, he’s very handsome as well,” she added, which made Durek and one of her co-hosts, Mari Manzetti, laugh.

When it was his turn to take the question, Durek praised his fiancée’s “beautiful” soul and warm way as a mother. Princess Märtha Louise is mom to three daughters, Maud Angelica, 21, Leah Isadora, 19, and Emma Tallulah, 15, whom she shares with her late ex-husband, Ari Behn.

“What I love about Märtha is how beautiful of a soul she is,” Durek said. “She’s such a pure heart. She loves her children, she loves her family, she loves people. I love how she is willing to be open to new ideas. Really being able to nurture the people around her is so beautiful.”

He continued, “Watching her being a mother and the way she is with her children, and how she’s given so much love and such a home filled with love and space that has allowed them to be so successful in what they do, it only speaks just remarkable about this amazing woman.”

Durek also said he appreciates how Märtha Louise challenges him and celebrated her spirit and personality.

“I love when she calls me out, I love when she makes faces, I love when she…just is her,” he said. “I just love her and everything that she is. The air she breathes. It’s just beautiful.”

Durek Verrett and Princess Martha Louise in West Hollywood, California on June 10, 2022.Momodu Mansaray/Getty

Shortly after Durek popped the question at an equestrian estate in his home state of California, Märtha Louisetold PEOPLEit “meant the world” that he designed heremerald engagement ringwith three diamonds on each side as a tribute to her three children.

Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett in Oslo, Norway on June 16, 2022.LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

When Märtha Louise took her relationship with DurekInstagram official, she described him as her “twin flame.” Durek’swebsitedescribes him as a “6th generation shaman” whose “teachings have impacted thousands,” includingGwyneth Paltrow,Nina Dobrevand more.

In November 2022, Princess Märtha Louisestepped awayfrom her royal role. The Royal House of Norway said the decision was made in order for Märtha Louise to more freely pursue other interests without the restrictions of being affiliated with the crown. The royal retains her princess title and remains welcome at family events, thestatementsaid.

Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett at Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s birthday gala in Oslo, Norway on June 17, 2022.LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

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“The King and Queen wish to thank Princess Märtha Louise for the important work she has carried out in her official capacity for several decades. She has performed her duties with warmth, care and deep commitment,” courtiers wrote on behalf of King Harald and Queen Sonja, both 87.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra (front row, center) poses with family at her 18th birthday gala dinner in Oslo on June 17, 2022.LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

source: people.com