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Princess Martha Louise of Norway is set to marry American shaman Durek Verrett, amidst controversies regarding their relationship. The wedding celebrations have begun, highlighting the couple's unique backgrounds and the royal family's mixed reactions to their unconventional union.

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Princess Martha Louise of Norway is set to marry her fiancé, Durek Verrett, an American self-professed shaman, in a wedding that has stirred various controversies. Their relationship has attracted public scrutiny, particularly due to Verrett's unconventional practices in spiritual healing, which some in Norway view skeptically. Despite the controversies, Martha Louise, who has previously distanced herself from royal responsibilities, maintains a strong connection with Verrett, whom she describes as her soulmate.

The wedding weekend is shaping up to be a lavish celebration that includes multiple pre-wedding parties, a Viking-themed gathering, and a royal yacht trip hosted by her brother, Crown Prince Haakon. However, the wedding has not been without tragic events, as a replica Viking ship capsized off Norway, resulting in the drowning of American archaeologist Karla Dana, underscoring a somber backdrop to the festivities.

Martha Louise’s relationship with Verrett has encountered additional scrutiny due to allegations surrounding Crown Prince Haakon’s stepson, which led to media festivities focusing on the prince’s family dynamics during a time that was supposed to be celebratory. Amidst these swirling controversies, Martha Louise's desire to embrace her unique identity on the royal stage is evident, as she seeks to redefine what it means to be a royal today.

As the wedding draws nigh, both the royal family and the Norwegian public are navigating through a mixture of excitement and apprehension regarding this high-profile union, emblematic of both tradition and modernity clashing in contemporary royal narratives.

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Virality Score 5.2

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Thread Age 145 days

Number of Articles 31

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Center 64.3%

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US 75.9%

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The Telegraph - 144 days ago - The marriage between Norway’s fourth in line to the throne and a self-styled shaman has ruffled more than a few feathers

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Fox News - 145 days ago - An American archaeologist has died after embarking on an expedition aboard a replica Viking boat that capsized off the coast of Norway on Tuesday, according to reports.

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NBC News - 145 days ago - An American archeologist has died after a Viking ship replica capsized off the coast of Norway, authorities said.

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CBS News - 145 days ago - A strong wave was likely responsible for the capsizing of a Viking ship replica that killed an American archaeologist, police said.

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