Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her American fiancé Shaman Durek delighted crowds lining the streets by sharing a wedding kiss after three days of festivities.
Social media influencers, reality stars and television personalities were among the guests when the Norwegian king’s eldest daughter married a self-proclaimed American shaman on Saturday.
Martha Louise, 52, and Durek Verrett, 49, who says he is a sixth-generation shaman from California, tied the knot in the picturesque village of Geiranger, one of Norway’s top tourist attractions, situated on a fjord with stunning views.
The newlyweds took an impromptu stroll to thank the few dozen people who had come to the small fjord-side village to pay their respects.
The couple left the Union Hotel in Geiranger shortly after 6:30 pm local time to loud applause from the crowd.
Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her American fiancé Shaman Durek delighted crowds lining the streets by sharing a wedding kiss after three days of festivities.
The happy couple hold hands as they walk the red carpet in front of press and a crowd of fans.
Showing off their wedding rings and intricate detailing on both outfits.
Greeting the press and the people who gathered in the streets to see them get married.
Following festivities that began on Thursday, the royal wedding ceremony took place in a large white tent set up on a lush lawn.
The bride and groom photographed during their wedding inside the tent.
Families with small children, elderly residents and young couples had waited for hours to see the princess and her new husband.
The newlyweds beamed with pride as they waved to the crowds, before heading back to the hotel for the wedding breakfast and the party that would last until the early hours of the morning.
After the festivities that began on Thursday, the actual wedding ceremony took place in a large white tent set up on a lush lawn.
Guests told media that the event featured performances by Norwegian and American artists along with a gospel choir and a singer representing Norway’s indigenous Sami people.
Norwegian TV presenter Harald Ronneberg told public broadcaster NRK: “It was fantastic! It was a mix of Hollywood and Geiranger. It was gospel and love. We laughed, we clapped and we were emotional. It was absolutely beautiful.”
The couple have sold the rights to their wedding photos to British celebrity magazine Hello! and the film rights to Netflix. The deals have sparked protests from Norwegian media, which say the arrangement goes against local practices. The couple have frequently lashed out at the press while promoting themselves on social media.
King Harald, 87, who has been in poor health for several years, attended his daughter’s wedding together with Queen Sonja and other members of the Norwegian royal family. Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel represented the Swedish royal family together with her brother Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia. No other European royals attended the wedding.
The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple’s actions and waning support for the Norwegian royal family, which has also been plagued by negative reports about a rebellious member of the family facing preliminary charges of domestic violence.
Princess Martha and her husband Durek greeted the crowd from a balcony
The couple shared a kiss in front of the press and spectators after the ceremony.
They got married in the picturesque village of Geiranger, one of Norway’s top tourist attractions, situated on a fjord with stunning views.
Princess Martha looks stunning in her tiara and veil as she waves to the crowd.
Close relatives and bridesmaids enter the Union Hotel in Geiranger
Guests exit Vinje and follow the red carpet to the Union Hotel.
More guests walking the red carpet and taking selfies against the beautiful backdrop.
Wedding guests rock glamorous gowns as they walk the red carpet
Guests in traditional dress attend the wedding of Princess Marta and Durek
Martha Louise and Verrett have made headlines for their alternative beliefs. She is fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, but in 2022 she announced that she will no longer officially represent the Norwegian royal house.
The princess – who has retained the title – has said she can speak to angels, while Verrett claims he communicates with a wide range of spirits and has a medallion that helps ward off spells and cure illnesses.
They got engaged in 2022. After their marriage, Verrett will not have a royal title or official duties.
In a 2019 settlement, Martha Louise and Verrett agreed not to use their connection to the royal household or their title for commercial purposes.
But earlier this year, Martha Louise labelled bottles of gin with her name and launched the brand in time for the wedding, defying King Harald’s directive that she should not take advantage of her royal status. The label was eventually changed.
Martha Louise has three children from her previous marriage to author and playwright Ari Behn, whom she divorced in 2017 after 14 years of marriage.
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