Norway: Princess Märtha Louise married to Durek Verrett

The marriage took place on Saturday 31 August 2024 at Vinjevollen (Vinje farm), Geiranger, Norway between Princess Märtha Louise, b. Oslo 22 September 1971, the daughter and eldest child of of King Harald V and Queen Sonja, née Haraldsen, and Durek David Verrett, formerly Derek David Verrett (name change in 2014), b. Sacramento, California 17 November 1974, son of David Benjamin Verrett and Sheila G. Farmer (also called Veruschka Urquhart – Farmer was her mother's name, Urquhart her father's adoped name). 

The engagement was announced on 7 June 2022.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her eldest daughter from her first marriage, Maud Angelica Behn. The ceremony was officiated by vicar Margit Lovise Holte, using the wedding liturgy of the Church Norway. Holte is a personal friend of the bride. Pastor Michael Beckwith also gave a greeting during the ceremony. 

350 people were invited to the wedding. Among the guests were:

Norway

• HM King Harald V
• HM Queen Sonja
• HRH Crown Prince Haakon 
• HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit 
• HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra 
• Prince Sverre Magnus 
• Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner
• Maud Angelica Behn
• Leah Isadora Behn
• Emma Tallulah Behn

Sweden

• HRH Crown Princess Victoria 
• HRH Prince Daniel
• HRH Prince Carl Philip 
• HRH Prince Sofia

The Netherlands

• HRH Prince Constantijn 
• HRH Princess Laurentien

From the groom's family:

• Angelina Verrett-Byrne (sister), her husband Mike Byrne and their children Lukas Byrne and Alexandria Byrne
• Brandon Clarke (half-brother) and his wife Kim
• Maggie Alava (niece?), her husband Bryan Marks and their daughter Ava

Other guests included Prince Sverre Magnus' girl-friend Amalia Giæver Macleod, the children of the late Princess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen and Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner and most of their partners.

Among the sources

• Bryllup i Geiranger, Kongehuset.no 26 August 2024
• Marius Borg Høiby deltar ikke i bryllupet i Geiranger, VG.no 26 August 2024
• Kronprinsesse Victoria og prins Daniel deltar i prinsesse Märtha Louises bryllup, VG.no 27 August 2024
• Prinsessebryllupet: Disse kommer fra Dureks nærmeste familie, VG.no 28 August 2024
• Prins Sverre Magnus: Hånd i hånd med Amalie, Dagbladet.no 30 August 2024
• Salsa-festen i gang i Geiranger, Nrk.no 30 August 2024
• Prins Constantijn (54) og prinsesse Laurentien (58) av Nederland – Båndet er sterkt, Dagbladet.no 31 August 2024
• Nå er prinsesse Märtha Louise (52) og Durek Verrett (49) gift, VG.no 31 August 2024
• Trond Norén Isaksen - historiker/historian (official Facebook page) 1 September 2024

Norway: Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett to marry in August 2024

It was announced from Princess Märtha Louise of Norway's Instagram account today, 13 September 2023, that she and Durek Verrett will celebrate their wedding at Hotel Union in Geiranger on 31 August 2024.

Their engagement was announced on 7 June 2022.

The King and Queen of Norway as well as the Crown Prince couple have expressed their congratulations in a statement issued by the Royal Palace earlier today:

Congratulations

Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise and Mr Durek Verrett announced today that they will marry in August 2024. Their Majesties The King and Queen, and Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess extend their congratulations.

13.09.2023

Greetings from The King and Queen

The Queen and I are delighted that Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett have announced their wedding plans today. We are happy to include Durek Verret in our family and look forward to celebrating the big day with them. We wish Märtha and Durek all the best. 

Greetings from The Crown Prince and Crown Princess

We congratulate Princess Märtha and Durek Verrett on their wedding in August next year. We are happy for them and look forward to celebrating with them in Geiranger. We wish Märtha, Durek and the girls all the best for the future.