No strangers to expressing their personalities through their style, Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her fiancé Durek Verrett have chosen to make an interesting fashion choice at their upcoming wedding . Crown Prince Haakon 's older sister, 52, and the shaman, 49, are set to host a three-day celebration in Norway, culminating in their wedding ceremony on 31 August. When festivities kick off on Thursday, guests will gather for a meet-and-greet party in the garden of Hotel 1904 in the heart of Ålesund city.
In a departure from royal tradition, which often sees dress codes include ballgowns with demure floor-length hemlines and covered shoulders, the pair have reportedly asked guests to follow a "sexy and cool" theme. Stepping back from royal duties This is likely a reflection of their rebellion against societal norms, which saw Martha step back from royal duties in November 2022. King Harald V and Queen Sonja 's daughter and Durek bonded over their shared sense of spirituality, with the princess running her own alternative therapy centre, Astarte Education.
In a move likened to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's exit from royal life, it was announced that Märtha would no longer carry out official engagements. "There’s been turmoil with me taking a different path. There's been a lot of criticism, especially with me being spiritual; in Norway, that's taboo," she said, adding: "The Norwegian people, I guess, have decided it's best for me to step down because of Durek’s.