Who is Princess Märtha Louise of Norway’s fiancé, Durek Verrett? The American shaman – who counts Gwyneth Paltrow among his clients – is set to tie the knot with the former royal this August
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Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has shared details of her upcoming wedding to controversial American shaman Durek Verrett. As reported by British media, they are set to tie the knot in August.
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The former royal took to Instagram to reveal a new monogram ahead of her summer nuptials, according to People. On July 1, the 52-year-old clarified on Instagram that it was “not an official monogram, as I no longer represent the royal family at official functions”.
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“This monogram truly speaks to our cores, representing us and our love, and we are truly grateful and honoured that it signifies our unity to the world,” she wrote, adding two heart emojis.
Here’s what we know about the princess’ husband-to-be:
Who are Durek Verrett’s parents?
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What does Durek Verrett do for work?
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The US-born businessman, who is three years Märtha Louise’s junior, proposed with a ring that includes an emerald – a gem that the princess’ mother, Queen Sonja, is fond of, according to Town & Country. It also features three diamonds, which are said to represent the princess’ three daughters.
He is bisexual
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How did Durek Verrett meet Princess Märtha Louise of Norway?
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As shared by Vanity Fair, Märtha Louise met Verrett through a friend. He invited her for lunch in the Hollywood Hills at his Airbnb.
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- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is sharing some details on her upcoming summer wedding to controversial American shaman Durek Verrett – and there’s a new ‘unofficial’ monogram
- The shaman’s mum is a mix of West Indian and Norwegian descent who worked as a psychic medium, while his father, a Seventh-Day Adventist, raised his son in a majority-white neighbourhood