The Love Story and Loss of Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn: A Journey of Hope and Gratitude

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Princess Märtha Louise (51) and Ari Behn got married in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on 24 May, it is now 21 years ago and a lot has happened since then.
Märtha Louise met Ari Behn for the first time in 1999 during a book launch. The charismatic writer with his artistic nature and unique charm captivated the princess immediately. Their shared interest in art and creativity led to a strong bond between them. It didn’t take long before love blossomed between them, and they chose to share their lives together. Despite both being adventurous souls, they ended up going their separate ways.

The 2017 divorce was not only a personal tragedy, but also a public event that rocked the royal family, leaving a fiery adventurer with a sadness in his heart that never quite went away.

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In May 2019, Princess Märtha Louise took a brave step by publicly announcing her romantic relationship with American shaman Durek Verrett, which came as a surprise to many.
In June 2022, the couple announced their engagement, news that was met with both support and criticism.

On Christmas Day 2019, it was announced that Ari Behn had taken his own life, aged just 47. The sad message shocked many, and it triggered a wave of grief and sympathy over the loss of the colorful artist. Suicide is a deeply personal and complex act, and it is difficult to understand the internal struggles that someone may experience.
“I had that hope all the time, that I would be able to help. Just a little bit over that bend, and that bend, and it should be fine. But it is clear that I was distraught, very distraught,” Marianne Behn said according to the report TV2.

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“You are and will continue to be deeply missed, Ari. And I feel a sadness that you never really understood how loved you were,” wrote Princess Märtha Louise after his death.
In her heart, Princess Märtha Louise still carries the memory of Ari Behn, who will forever be loved and missed. Love, loss and the opportunity for a new start have shaped her journey, and she looks forward with hope and gratitude for what has been and what will come.

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