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Princess Märtha Louise of Norway Denies Rumors About Her Groom’s Reputation

Shaman Durek condemned the discrimination he faced after his relationship with the princess was made public. Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has accused the Norwegian media of spreading lies about her fiance Durek Verrett. In a George V Magazine interview the 52-year-old Norwegian Royal says that her rumors of her boyfriend that he had a difficult childhood are completely false.
Christopher Luu Published: May 3, 2024 | Updated: May 3, 2024 2 minutes read
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The Norwegian royal family has expressed support for Märtha Louise and shaman.

The media continues to spread lies about my fiance. As I said in the podcast, publications simply repeat lies until everyone believes them. This time they said that Durek did not come from a rich family as a child, when the truth is that he grew up in a good area, his mother abandoned him at an early age, and in fact his mother had no money, not his. She wasn’t even there. Durek’s father’s bankruptcy happened after Verrett left, so it didn’t affect him”

Princess Martha of Norway
Durek and Martha
Durek’s childhood home

She went on to share photos of Durek’s home in California, where he grew up, and a statement from one of the groom’s childhood friends, who said he was one of the richest people in school, refuting what the Norwegian magazine wrote.

The princess stressed that his wealth does not matter to her and that she is speaking out because she is “tired of lies.” Martha called this type of journalism “highly unethical,” and she is convinced that the only purpose of such media is to harm people. She also asked the public not to believe what journalists say about her or Durek, and acknowledged that media coverage of her could be subject to rumors again as their wedding approaches in August. In 2022, the Queen of Norway released a statement in which she and the King “regret the racist sentiments that Durek Verrett has had to contend with, particularly on social media.”

We want to continue our efforts to develop a society based on tolerance, where people do not make hasty judgments about others, but sincerely strive to find common ground. “We want to create a generous, welcoming society that respects everyone – not just those who are our friends and family, but the wider society we build together,” the monarchs said.

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Christopher Luu

Christopher Luu

Luu is the Senior Editor at InStyle. He covers the Royals section of George V Magazine. Has an Expertise on Celebrity, Fashion, Culture, Entertainment. Based in Orange County, Ca.

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