“A story about a famous princess who chose to go her own way – far from the traditional life in a royal house.”
This is the description of the new, Swedish podcast about Princess Märtha Louise (49) Swedens radio.
The episode about the Norwegian princess, which lasts over an hour, has been named “Princess Märtha Louise – Angels and Shamans”.
– People thought I was insane
The description reveals that it is about everything from Märtha’s previous marriage to the late Ari Behn, her relationship with the self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett, and her role in the Norwegian royal family.
The podcast has already received attention in Sweden, where among others Swedish Women’s Magazine has noticed how Märtha Louise in 2019 used her royal title in connection with the lecture “The Princess and the Shaman” with her boyfriend.
The title was the start of a huge storm of criticism against the 49-year-old, as well as criticism directed at the royal family and Märtha’s use of the princess title.
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– A strong person
NRK’s royal house expert, Kristi Marie Skrede, participates in the Swedish podcast documentary. There she tells that the use of the title was provocative for very many – that is, the fact that Märtha linked her royal title to the lecture.
– Really proud of you, Mom
Editor-in-chief of Svensk Damtidning and royal expert Johan T. Lindwall, tells Dagbladet that Märtha Louise can in a way be compared to Swedish princess Madeleine (38).
In recent years it has hailed criticism of the Princess of Sweden, after she has repeatedly not been present during royal events. Several also believe that she does not adequately represent the royal house.
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In 2013, she married British-American businessman Chris O’Neill (46), and has several times moved back and forth between Sweden and abroad since then. The couple and their three children currently live in the United States, specifically Miami. Madde has previously stated that she shows up when needed.
The secret she hides from the children
In other words, she has also chosen to go her own way as a royal, and although she and Märtha have not chosen the same path, they stand out in their own way from other royals.
– Märtha is an incredibly strong person who goes her own way, and has shown that she does not allow herself to be controlled by what others say. She follows love and she did the same when she stayed with Ari Behn. It is the same situation, says Lindwall.
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– Hard to say
He believes that both King Harald and Sonja have tried to slow down their daughter on some occasions, but that she, as mentioned, cannot be controlled, not even by the parents.
– Do you think the Swedish princesses could have used the princess title that Märtha did in 2019?
– It is very difficult to say, and it depends on the context and the like. One can not generalize and say that this had never happened in Sweden, it is difficult to say what would have happened, the royal house expert answers.
Million debt for the princess’ husband
As mentioned, the podcast is also about Princess Märtha Louise’s boyfriend, Durek Verrett. Lindwall points out that it is important to think about what you say when you become part of a royal family.
– When you speak then it is not just like yourself. It is related to, in this case, the Norwegian royal family, he explains.
Dagbladet has been in contact with Princess Märtha Louise’s manager, Carina Scheele Carlsen, but has not succeeded in getting a comment on the case.
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Another way
Ever since Princess Märtha Louise came into the world in 1971, the public has followed her closely both in her upbringing and in her adult life.
As a royal, you apparently live a life that is not like many others, but in 2002 Märtha Louise did something drastic. Then she renounced the form of indictment “Her Royal Highness” – a title she received at birth.
The decision naturally ensured that she was given more leeway than her brother, Crown Prince Haakon, and her parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja. Kongsdattera has in all years had its own squint at the world, which has resulted in several controversial business opportunities.
– No one can choose what they are born into
In 2007, as is well known, she launched the self-development concept Soulspring – better known as the English School, which has garnered both rice and praise from the people and the press. Several believed that the princess’ commitment to angels, among other things, affected the royal house’s reputation.
In 2018, the message came that it went towards the end for Soulspring, and the following year it was the hook on the door.
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Supported by the royal couple
Queen Sonja herself stated to BT a few years ago that she understands that someone has reacted to her daughter’s choice, but that rejecting everything she stands for is too harsh.
– We do not know who is right in the end. We must be open to the fact that things may be different than we think. Märtha is one of those who has well-developed abilities. I do not have it. But still one must respect that other people are different, and have different abilities. Just think of the witches who were burned at the stake because they thought the earth was round, the queen said.
– Was a problem since I was born
As it stormed heavily around Märtha and her career choices, her father King also came on the scene.
– It is probably not always as parents we agree with our children. The important thing for us is that they know we love them, King Harald told Aftenposten in 2011.
– Be honest and true
The princess herself has said that her alternative career choice has been a burden for the family.
