Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her hubby, Prince Daniel, are all set to attend Martha Louise's matrimonial ceremony. This royal gathering will also be graced by Victoria's brother, Prince Carl Philip, and his partner, Princess Sofia. Confirmations regarding their attendance have been made by the Swedish Royal Court's spokesperson to a German news agency.
Martha Louise, being the fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, is the daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. She shares this lineage with her younger brother, Crown Prince Haakon.
The wedding has stirred up quite a fuss, with British celebrity magazine "Hello!" securing exclusive rights to the ceremony and reception, causing a public uproar. Concerns have been raised about the exclusive photo shoot, and Netflix is reportedly planning a documentary focusing on Martha Louise and Verrett's love story, acquiring the television rights to the wedding festivities.
The Norwegian royal family, led by King Harald V, has confirmed their participation in the wedding.
Delving Deeper
Martha Louise, a member of the extended Norwegian royal family, has been associated with several controversies, notably surrounding her marriage to Durek Verrett, an American self-proclaimed shaman and conspiracy theorist. Critics have labeled Verrett as a charlatan and a conspiracy theorist, with his views on various topics facing widespread ridicule in Norway. Allegations of exploitation for commercial gain and betrayal of Norwegian traditions have fueled public disapproval.
The couple's decision to sell the rights to their wedding to "Hello!" Magazine for commercial gain was met with criticism, with Norwegian media describing it as a display of "shame and greed." King Harald V's apparent endorsement of this exploitation was seen as a source of embarrassment for Norway.
Following the controversy, Martha Louise declared a boycott of Norwegian media and accused her former friends of being "racists." This situation highlights broader issues of commercialization, exploitation of royal titles, and negative public perception of Verrett's character and views.
