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Princess Martha of Norway and her fiancé Durek Verrett are set to get married in less than two weeks time and it seems they’re striving to offer their guests a memorable experience.
The wedding, which is on Saturday 31 August, is expected to be attended by other foreign royal families, along with their close friends and family, who will be expected to adhere to the ‘cool and sexy’ dress code.
The 51-year-old royal first met Durek – who is a Shaman – in 2019 after they were introduced by a mutual friend.
But the couple claimed to have already known each other from a past life, specifically from the days of ancient Egypt.
They will tie the knot in the Geiranger Fjord in western Norway, according to Hello magazine, which is covering the couple’s wedding.
Princess Martha met Durek – who is a Shaman – in 2019 after they were introduced by a mutual friend (pictured last year)
The picturesque area is famed for its natural beauty and is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Martha previously wrote on an Instagram post: ‘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 intense nature experiences. Geiranger is the perfect place to embrace our love.’
The ceremony will take place at Hotel Union in Geiranger village, a four-star hotel that has a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, its own nightclub and even a vintage car museum.
But it seems Princess Martha and Shaman Durek want to start their nuptials two days before they marry, on Thursday September 29.
Their pre-wedding events will kick off with a meet-and-greet party and the pair have told their guests that the dress code is ‘cool and sexy’.
Martha and Durek have rented out the garden of Hotel 1904 for their party in the quaint coastal town of Alesund.
The hotel is named after the great fire of Ålesund that hit the town in 1904 and destroyed almost the whole town centre.
Hotel 1904 seems to be beloved by the royal family as it has previously been visited by King Haakon of Norway.
It follows an art nouveau theme and prides itself on being historic, yet modern. The garden has its own espresso bar and eatery and even has direct access to a shopping centre.
Martha’s three teenage daughters, Maud Angelica, 21, Leah Isadora, 19 and Emma Tallulah, 15, are expected to be three of the seven bridesmaids (all pictured in 2022)
Martha and Durek have rented out the garden of Hotel 1904 for their party in the quaint coastal town of Alesund (pictured)
On Friday, family and friends will enjoy a luxurious boat ride along the Geiranger Fjord to Geiranger village, taking in the scenic views (pictured)
Last year, Martha marked her fiancé ‘Shaman’ Durek Verrett’s birthday by sharing a photo of artist Maud with the businessman
Parish Priest Margit Lovise Holte (bottom left) will marry Princess Martha and Shaman Durek but Reverend Michael Beckwith, who has appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul podcast, will also get involved
On Friday, family and friends will also enjoy a luxurious boat ride along the Geiranger Fjord to Geiranger village, taking in the scenic views.
Princess Martha and Shaman Durek will then also throw a Latin American-themed pre-wedding party at Hotel Union which will include salsa dancing.
The couple will then have their ceremony, with the couple having seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen in total.
Martha’s three teenage daughters, Maud Angelica, 21, Leah Isadora, 19 and Emma Tallulah, 15, are expected to be three of the seven bridesmaids.
Her parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, are also expected to be in attendance along with her brother Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Princess Martha is seemingly very close with her family, previously telling the BBC: ‘From a very young age, I remember my mum and dad saying we have to stick together, we have to talk things through even if it’s hard, we have to put all the cards on the table because we are family, and we have to work things through all the turmoil.’
Shaman Durek announced in June that Parish Priest Margit Lovise Holte will be officiating their marriage.
Reverend Michael Beckwith, who has appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul podcast, will also get involved in the nuptials.
He said at the time in an Instagram post: ‘We are delighted to announce that Parish Priest Margit Lovise Holte will officiate our wedding in Geiranger on August 31st, following the Norwegian Church’s wedding liturgy.
‘Reverend Michael Beckwith will also participate in the ceremony with a greeting. We look forward to this beautiful day with great joy.’
The event will then be followed by the wedding breakfast and a reception, celebrating their lifetime commitment to each other.
Queen Sonja of Norway and King Harald of Norway are pictured with their daughter, Princess Martha Louise in 2017
Martha, who describes herself as ‘spiritual’ and claims to be a clairvoyant, got into a relationship with Durek after overcoming the loss of her first husband, Ari Behn, who died by suicide in 2019.
But things have not been easy for Martha, as she was forced to leave her role as a working member of the royal family because of her fiancé’s controversial views.
Durek stated that he believed that childhood cancer is caused by unhappiness in a book he wrote.
He published ‘Spirit Hacking’ in 2019 in the US, but publishers banned it in Norway over the unsubstantial claims.
After reading a translation of the book from its original English, the publishing house said at the time they were shocked by a number of unproven statements made by Durek in the book.
Princess Martha caused more uproar last month when she reportedly used her title when sending a cease-and-desist letter to her estranged mother-in-law.
The document is thought to have threatened legal action over the 81-year-old’s ‘slander’ and ‘false statements’.
In interviews with celebrity magazine Se og Hør, Veruschka Urquhart labelled her son ‘dangerous’, alleging that he had ‘brainwashed’ the princess and that their family was not as wealthy as Durek has tried to make out.
Marius Borg Høiby, 27, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway from a previous relationship, has been charged with assault after a woman was left in hospital with concussion
Marius Borg Høiby, 27, (left) spent more than 30 hours in custody after an incident in an apartment in Frogner, Oslo – where a woman in her 20’s called the police earlier this month (pictured with Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Crown Prince Haakon and the Crown Princess in 2022)
The publication claimed to be sharing the ‘shock letter, word for word’, in which Martha has reportedly threatened her future mother-in-law with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit, if she does not retract what she has said.
It comes as Marius Borg Høiby – Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s eldest son – spent more than 30 hours in custody after an incident in an apartment in Frogner, Oslo – where a woman in her 20s called the police on August 4.
According to Se og Hør, the 27-year-old allegedly attacked the woman ‘psychologically and physically’.
Now, speaking for the first time, former motor mechanic Høiby, labelled the ‘black sheep’ of the Norwegian Royal Family, has made a frank admission of his culpability and a grovelling apology to Ms Arntsen and his loved ones.
In his statement, issued via his lawyer to state broadcaster NRK earlier this week, he said he suffers from ‘several mental disorders’ and has ‘struggled with substance abuse for a long time’, which he will now resume treatment for.
Photos reportedly taken of his lover’s home in Oslo after the argument showed a knife planted in the wall and a broken chandelier. In July, Borg Høiby announced his relationship with Ms Arntsen.
It is unknown whether Marius will be attending Princess Martha and Shaman Durek’s wedding.
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