Princess Märtha Louise & Durek Verrett News & Current Events Part 2: 2024 -

[Hans-Rickard]

The King is clearly unable (or dare i say unwilling) to take the title away from his daughter, and The Crown Prince is probably consumed with the other scandal going on in his own family…

One cannot help but wonder if Harald and Haakon hopes for the magic stick to do the work, and suddenly out of nowhere make Märtha-Louise understand what she has not understood during her first 53 years in life

 

[Biri]

And when do her daughters currently live?

 

[polyesco]

... Who will pay for all this if she can't raise the money through her activities?

They will talk about it as a family and it will be daddy King (Harald), .

But I'm sure she will be able to cover the loans, the commercialization of her title has only just started.

 

[Muhler]

20 million in debt. That's a lot of money for anyone. If she had to sell now, she wouldn't even have enough surplus to put salt on her eggs. Perhaps a bus-ticket back to the palace in Oslo, but that's it.
She didn't read the small print when she bought the house, which means she can't make the alterations she wanted, due to building regulations. And instead of selling and accept a loss, she seems to hang on to it. Perhaps hoping dad will somehow bail her out.
That's what happens when you ignore the advise from your attorney (if you even ask) when considering buying a house.

 

[hereditarytitles]

And when do her daughters currently live?

It was mentioned in the article that LadyFinn posted. It doesn't say where they are living.

"The house was 250 square meters, but after the purchase it was expanded by 180 square meters. While waiting for the house at Stabekk to be completed, it is now only Märtha, Durek and her youngest daughter Emma Tallulah Behn (16) who are still based in the house. The princess's two eldest daughters have moved out." source: translated quote from the Norwegian paper

 

[LadyFinn]

Durek and Märtha Louise have given an interview to VG "A terrible accusation of abuse":
– I have been compared to Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and P Diddy. It is cruel. The accusations are baseless and false, says a clearly upset Durek Verrett.
Märtha and Durek look at each other from the corner of the sofa at home in Lommedalen in Bærum.
– We actually have an agreement that we will not do such an interview with the press.
But now they will not remain silent any longer and invite VG into the living room to talk about the assault accusation, and what they believe is an ongoing smear campaign against Durek.

– En forferdelig anklage om overgrep

Paret inviterte VG hjem i stuen for å snakke ut om overgrepsanklagen, og det de mener er en pågående svertekampanje mot Durek.

www.vg.no

 

[llj]

Durek and Märtha Louise have given an interview to VG "A terrible accusation of abuse":
.....
– We actually have an agreement that we will not do such an interview with the press.
But now they will not remain silent any longer and invite VG into the living room to talk .....

Of course they would. After all, agreements for ML and Durek are simply something to break when it suits them.

 

[hereditarytitles]

Of course they would. After all, agreements for ML and Durek are simply something to break when it suits them.

Maybe I missed that. But what agreement do they have and with whom? An agreement to not talk to the press? It cannot be about the not using the princess title, this seems to be a different thing. Does anybody know?

 

[Somebody]

Probably just among the two of them?

 

[Lady Daly]

These two are still whining about a sex abuse case against Durek originating in 2016 with one of his so called "clients", it's old news. They compare their bad press with... Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and P Diddy. Durek only wishes

 

[tommy100]

Oh let’s dig out the “greatest hits” to get more attention but pretend we never talk about it. It amazes me how they manage to always make themselves the victims.

I haven’t heard anything about their Netflix show- did it come out or is it due soon or has all gone quiet?

 

[Halise]

I thought it would be in the summer

 

[kalnel]

Netflix must be taking a long, hard look at this show. Between the controversies (that have not translated to ratings) from Meghan and Harry and all the bad press floating around about Marius, this may not be the ideal time for a Martha Louise/Durek show.

 

[Lady Daly]

The last mention of their Netflix documentary that I can find was Aug 25, 2024.
"The upcoming in-depth and moving documentary offers an unprecedented look inside the love story between the Norwegian king’s eldest child, Märtha Louise, and her partner, Shaman Durek."

https://about.netflix.com/news/netflix-announces-new-documentary-about-the-love-story-between-maertha

 

[LadyFinn]

Nettavisen's royal expert Tove Taalesen writes at her column about ML and Durek's interview among other things:
Durek believes that it's not him, but the clients who have crossed the lines. That makes Durek a victim. Because it's never Durek's fault. Even when there's evidence. There is always someone else who lies or misunderstands. Everything he says and does is misunderstood, Norwegians don't understand his American ways, shamanism and his difference. And as if that wasn't enough, he tends to throw the racism card.
It is alleged that Se og Hør has a personal vendetta against Durek, (..)

Durek flipper det hele trill rundt

I et «hjemme hos oss»- intervju avviser Durek på det sterkeste påstandene om at han har utsatt mannlige klienter for overgrep.

www.nettavisen.no

 

[iceflower]

Märtha Louise is currently presenting her brand Hést at the Copenhagen Fashion Fair:

Märtha Louise on Instagram: "Hést turns five at the Copenhagen Fashion Fair, bringing forward a collection that’s all about celebrating style and elegance. This year, the spotlight’s on design innovation and fresh cuts, promising a stellar lineup bet

425 likes, 26 comments - iam_marthalouise on January 28, 2025: "Hést turns five at the Copenhagen Fashion Fair, bringing forward a collection that’s all about celebrating style and elegance. This year, the spotlight’s on design innovation and fresh cuts, promising a stellar lineup better than...

www.instagram.com

Prinsesse Märtha Louise er i København: Her er årsagen

Den norske prinsesse befinder sig i København i disse dage.

www.billedbladet.dk

 

[LadyFinn]

Netflix had yesterday in Copenhagen a presentation of upcoming series. Märtha Louise and Durek's documentary series was among the productions showcased. The name of the series and the premiere date haven't been confirmed. There are probably two potential names: "The Princess and the Shaman" and "Princess and Shaman".
The first clip has small snippets from Märtha Louise's childhood, as well as news broadcasts from the US that reported on their relationship. Durek says that he "always thought he would end up with a man," but that he is "soul sexual", meaning that he falls in love with souls. Märtha says that she is always misunderstood, and that it is difficult. Clips are shown from the press circus and chaos, from Geiranger during the wedding and elsewhere. Durek claims that the Norwegian press doesn't like him, and doesn't want to see a bisexual shaman in the royal family. In the next clip, they talk about the royal family, how Durek thought it was cool to become a part of it. He gets etiquette help from his wife, and says that he can be himself, while at the same time being part of the royal family.

Avslører: - Er soul sexual

Prinsessebryllupet ble solgt til Netflix og blir å se på strømmetjenesten i 2025. Nå er første sniktitt ute, og her er detaljene.

www.dagbladet.no

Even though Märtha was the one who "fell" first, she was also a little hesitant. She says that she thought "Oh God" when Durek said during their first meeting in the USA that their meeting was destined long before they were born.
– I rolled my eyes. You see, I'm a very polite princess. But he's been my best friend from the start. He's my heart and my soul, she says.
Netflix describes the documentary as "profound" and "moving," and that it provides "a unique insight" into an "unusual, modern and heartwarming love story."

Durek om Märtha i Netflix-serien: – Hun forelsket seg i meg først

Durek Verrett (50) hadde ikke sett for seg å slå seg til ro med en kvinne. Og fortsatt har han ikke lært seg de kongelige reglene.

www.vg.no

 

[Muhler]

Why does he need help with the etiquette? Wasn't he a royal in up to several previous lives?
He was after all a pharaoh no less. I mean if he can recall being a pharaoh, then surely he can recall other details.

But admittedly I don't know how reincarnation works. Are you only told your title by your guardian spirits and that's it? Everything else is blank?

 

[iceflower]

Danish magazine Billed-Bladet met Märtha Louise at the Copenhagen Fashion Fair, asked her about the fashion brand Hést and of course about Durek:

You've been married for about five months now. What's it like being a married couple?

- It's so wonderful! I love it. I love being married! He's fantastic. He makes me a better person every day, and that's the most important thing. It's so wonderful to develop together, says the princess, who now lives with Durek in Norway, with joy.

Article with video:

Prinsesse Märtha Louise under besøg i Danmark: Jeg er vild med at være gift!

Prinsesse Märtha Louise talte med BILLED-BLADET om både mode, familien og kærligheden, da hun var i Danmark under modeugen.

www.billedbladet.dk

 

[Muhler]

Hest is a popular brand here in DK and to be fair it's actually a good brand. She struck gold there. - But hopefully she doesn't spend more than she earns.

 

[iceflower]

To promote their Hést brand Märtha Louise and her partners have given an interview to VOGUE Scandinavia:

Vogue Scandinavia on Instagram: "Sometimes in life, great things can come from tragedy. This is true for @heest.no, the Norwegian brand that united three women – @iam_marthalouise of Norway, @annebohagen, and @monicautne – to transform grief into hop

3,122 likes, 86 comments - voguescandinavia on February 8, 2025: "Sometimes in life, great things can come from tragedy. This is true for @heest.no, the Norwegian brand that united three women – @iam_marthalouise of Norway, @annebohagen, and @monicautne – to transform grief into hope. In our...

www.instagram.com

Märtha Louise of Norway: We step inside her home to learn the story of Hést

Sometimes in life, great things can come from tragedy. This is true for Hést, the Norwegian brand that united three women – Märtha Louise of Norway, Anne-Kari...

www.voguescandinavia.com

Vogue Scandinavia on Instagram: "Watch as @iam_marthalouise of Norway unboxes our February-March issue, featuring the story behind the Norwegian brand @heest.no - the brand that united the 3 co-partners and founders. Tap the link in @voguescandinavia

741 likes, 61 comments - voguescandinavia on February 8, 2025: "Watch as @iam_marthalouise of Norway unboxes our February-March issue, featuring the story behind the Norwegian brand @heest.no - the brand that united the 3 co-partners and founders. Tap the link in @voguescandinavia's bio to...

www.instagram.com

 

[LadyFinn]

The Netflix documentary about Märtha Louse and Durek still doesn't have a name and the premiere date has not been announced:

Full forvirring

To uker etter at prosjektet ble lansert har dokumentaren om Märtha og Durek fortsatt ikke et navn.

www.dagbladet.no

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[Muhler]

Well, don't rush it. Take your time. Take aaaall the time in the world.

That is a docu I'm looking forward to with less than anticipation.

 

[LadyFinn]

Märtha Louise has an agreement with King Harald not to use the princess title in commercial contexts, but her handling of the agreement has repeatedly caused people to react.
Historian Trond Norén Isaksen sees a new breach of the agreement in Märtha Louise's interview in Billed-Bladet, where the princess title and mention of the clothing brand Hést are associated.
- It is also specified; "this includes interviews whose main purpose is to draw attention to commercial activity". A promo interview for her clothing brand, given at the clothing brand's stand at Copenhagen Fashion Week, is of course an interview with main purpose to draw attention to commercial activity. Yet in the interview she is referred to as a princess 11 times and her participation in the CFW is referred to as a "royal visit from Norway".
Norén Isaksen points out that before Märtha Louise gives her consent to an interview, she or her manager must tell the journalists that she is bound by an agreement with the King, and therefore say that the princess title should not be used in the interview, and the connection to the royal house should not be mentioned.

Bryter avtalen - igjen!

Historiker reagerer: Märtha Louise omtales som prinsesse i kommersielt intervju.

www.seher.no

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[LadyFinn]

Durek visited Netflix:
"I’m beyond excited to officially be part of the Netflix family! (...) Stay tuned—this is going to be legendary."

Durek Verrett on Instagram: "I’m beyond excited to officially be part of the Netflix family! Today was all about meeting powerhouse women, diving into creative magic, and setting the stage for what’s to come. Being surrounded by such an incredible te

1,434 likes, 194 comments - shamandurek on February 26, 2025: "I’m beyond excited to officially be part of the Netflix family! Today was all about meeting powerhouse women, diving into creative magic, and setting the stage for what’s to come. Being surrounded by such an incredible team of...

www.instagram.com

Märtha Louise is among the guests at an event on the occasion of Women's Day, held on March 7 at Nova Spektrum in Lillestrøm.
Märtha Louise will participate in the latter part of the program – presented as “Märtha Louise, Norwegian businesswoman” in the press release. This topic includes, among other things, how to handle adversity and pressure, and why it is important to believe in yourself and go your own way.

Dukker opp

Märtha Louise stiller på 8. mars-arrangement.

www.seher.no

 

[LadyFinn]

Durek at the red carpet during Vegan Fashion Week Hosts 6th Annual Fashion Show & Fundraising Gala (LAFW) at California Market Center on March 11.
Getty Images

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, March 21, Märtha Louise attended the opening of a store of her Hést brand at Stockholm Arlanda Airport:

Märtha Louise on Instagram: "Annonse/ So happy to be part of the Grand Opening of Æra at Stockholm Arlanda Airport where Hést is represented. What a lovely team you are together. So nice to meet you all. Good luck with your future endeavors, and go

1,201 likes, 40 comments - iam_marthalouise on March 21, 2025: "Annonse/ So happy to be part of the Grand Opening of Æra at Stockholm Arlanda Airport where Hést is represented. What a lovely team you are together. So nice to meet you all. Good luck with your future endeavors, and good luck to...

www.instagram.com

 

[iceflower]

Experts speaking

Märtha Louise on Instagram: "In the journey of love, embracing growth and change plays a pivotal role. Seek a partner who is willing to grow with you. If they’re resistant to change, it might be time to reconsider your future together. Moving on can

406 likes, 26 comments - iam_marthalouise on March 23, 2025: "In the journey of love, embracing growth and change plays a pivotal role. Seek a partner who is willing to grow with you. If they’re resistant to change, it might be time to reconsider your future together. Moving on can present...

www.instagram.com

 

[Muhler]

Experts speaking

Märtha Louise on Instagram: "In the journey of love, embracing growth and change plays a pivotal role. Seek a partner who is willing to grow with you. If they’re resistant to change, it might be time to reconsider your future together. Moving on can

406 likes, 26 comments - iam_marthalouise on March 23, 2025: "In the journey of love, embracing growth and change plays a pivotal role. Seek a partner who is willing to grow with you. If they’re resistant to change, it might be time to reconsider your future together. Moving on can present...

www.instagram.com

That simply calls for a song:

 

[Healthy Sceptic]

Suddenly, I'm craving a Coca Cola!