We mentioned two weeks ago the 20th anniversary of the marriage of Princess Martha Louise of Norway, daughter of King Harald (first cousin of King Albert II) with the Norwegian writer Ari Behn then literary star in vogue. A union that ended in divorce in 2017 after the birth of three daughters and by the suicide of Ari Behn, suffering from severe depression for many years, at Christmas 2019.
Since May 2019, the princess had publicly displayed her new romantic relationship with Durek Verett, three years her junior. Born in Sacramento in 1974, his father is of Haitian origin and his mother Indian and Norwegian. He has practiced shamanism since his adolescence and claims to be the 12th generation of his family in this field.
He gradually became the “guru” of Hollywood stars including actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Antonio Banderas. His relationship with the daughter of the King of Norway puts him all the more in the forefront of the media. Norwegian rulers quickly meet him and support their daughter as the media and public opinion go wild.
Durek Verrett is accused of taking advantage of this new princely notoriety to develop his business. There is no shortage of racist remarks either, causing the princess to react very virulently. Press articles rain down on the sentimental spiral into which the princess would have fallen, who would no longer be in control of her decisions, totally controlled by her shaman companion.
The health crisis separates the lovers: Martha Louise with her daughters in Norway and Durek Verrett in his residence in Los Angeles. There is no shortage of messages of love from both sides to ensure that their relationship is even stronger because of this forced separation.
The princess and her companion also post photos showing that Maud Angelica, Leah Isadorah and Emma Tallulah Behn, her three daughters, have adopted Durek Verrett. The princess also evokes the possibility of settling in California.
The couple still creates controversy on various occasions with very intimate statements about their sexuality and during paying conferences where the presence of the princess undeniably attracts the public. Martha Louise from Norway had in the past opened in Oslo with a friend a “school of angels” where spirituality and positive energies were taught. This had earned him many taunts but the establishment was however full.
The princess does not receive a civil list and therefore develops her own professional activities. At the beginning of the year, Durek Verrett had confirmed that the couple planned to marry. He had intended to propose to the princess at the end of the year celebrations 2019 but the suicide of her ex-husband Ari Behn had thwarted the initial plans.
It is now the Royal Court of Norway which has very officially announced the engagement of the 50-year-old princess with the shaman. King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit express their affection and the most sincere wishes of happiness to the future spouses. The Norwegian royal family is a very close-knit family, there is no doubt that the prospect of a new life as a couple for Martha Louise is supported by her family.
The fiancés who have been in Los Angeles for the past few days have immediately released a photo of them embracing. The princess proudly displays an emerald from Brazil and diamonds as an engagement ring. It was created by American jeweler Joy Sangalang Smith and required no less than six months of work.
Durek Verrett participated closely in the different stages of the development of the jewel which has many symbols. The 3.5 carat Brazilian emerald is set with 19 diamonds, 4 larger ones represent the four elements earth, water, air and fire. 12 diamonds form a halo symbolizing protection against negative waves from the outside world and the last three diamonds are an allusion to the three daughters of the princess.
The place, date and nature of the ceremony have not been specified at this time.