The royal and the guru: this is the controversial romance of Marta Luisa from Norway

Once upon a time there was a Nordic princess who lived among angels and fables, and dreamed of giving love a new chance… That princess is nothing less than Martha Louise of Norway, 50 years old, whose life has been in the eye of the hurricane since she married the bohemian writer Ari Behn (on May 24, 2002), with whom he had three daughters.

The firstborn of the Kings Harald and Sonia of Norway she has struggled to love in her own way, that is how the princess and Ari got married in 2002, in the middle of what seemed like a movie wedding; however, their marriage ended in 2016. A couple of years later, on December 25, 2019, Ari would be found dead; the writer was going through a severe depression that led him to suicide.

After the painful death of Ari, Marta Luisa gave herself a new opportunity and in 2019 She said she was in love with the self-styled shaman Durek Verrett.

Who is Durek Verrett, future husband of Marta Luisa of Norway and spiritual shaman

And what do we know about him? The American claims to have demystified spirituality making it “reachable and understandable not only for lay people, but also for the most spiritually advanced.”

“When you meet your soul mate, you know it. I have been lucky to have met mine. Durek has changed my life, as he does with so many people. He he made me realize that unconditional love exists on this planet. He hugs me, without hesitation or fear… he makes me laugh more than anyone, ”the princess wrote on Instagram.

But not everything is sweet, because Verrett has been denounced as a charlatan in the Norwegian media and controversy has surrounded the couple, as Marta Luisa’s royal title has been used in a commercial contextfact for which she has apologized on her account Instagram.

The royal is also no stranger to controversy. In the past he claimed to have clairvoyant powers and the ability to communicate with animals, She was also criticized for her friendship with the British medium Lisa Williams. It makes sense that he found love with a spiritual healer.

It’s not known exactly where or how Verrett proposed to the princess, but it’s no secret that he has been trying since December 2020. The couple, who hosted a European tour of healing workshops titled The princess and the shamanbefore the pandemic, has received negative comments about their commitment, the truth is that those closest to them approve of the marriage.

“Their Majesties the King and Queen send their sincere congratulations and wish them all the best in the future,” the Royal House of Norway said.

Norwegian royalty is known for its relative openness compared to other dynasties, remember that the wife of the King Harald, Sonyaworked as a dressmaker, while Mette Maritthe wife of the prince Haakonbrother of Marta Luisa, was a single mother and worked as a waitress.

So now they can add a shaman to the mix. Considering Verrett’s catalog of celebrity clients, the wedding guest list could be quite special; it is well known that it is the “light in shining armor” of Gwyneth Paltrowbut his ‘committee’ also includes the actors Nina Dobrev, Chris Pine, Selma Blair and Rosario Dawson.