As Princess Märtha Louise of Norway’s wedding day on Aug. 31 draws near, the excitement for her tiara watch intensifies.
The daughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja is preparing to marry Shaman Durek Verrett at Hotel Union in Geiranger, Norway, leading to speculation about her choice of tiara for the occasion.
Princess Märtha Louise’s bridal style remains shrouded in secrecy, with only a hint of details from Hello! magazine, the exclusive coverer of the event.
Hello! mentioned that their coverage will feature the bride’s arrival in her “breathtaking wedding gown,” yet there’s been no mention of a tiara, prompting royal enthusiasts to delve into past events for potential insights into her anticipated look.
Princess Märtha Louise’s upcoming wedding to Durek, an American “6th generation shaman,” marks her second marriage.
During her first nuptials to author Ari Behn on May 24, 2002, she adorned a replica of Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara, a family heirloom tragically stolen in 1995 and later recreated by a luxury jeweller for the Norwegian royals.
After her marriage to Behn, Princess Märtha Louise welcomed three daughters and later parted ways with Behn in 2016, finalizing their divorce the following year.
Tragically, Behn passed away in 2019. In the face of his death, Märtha Louise openly addressed her struggles with depression.
Looking towards her future wedding, the princess could draw inspiration from her mother, Queen Sonja’s wedding style.
When Queen Sonja married Crown Prince Harald in 1968, she adorned her hair with white flowers and a veil, as reported by Royal Central.
Princess Märtha Louise has donned various tiaras from the royal family’s collection for special occasions over the years.
Most recently, she sparkled in King Olav’s Gift Tiara at a gala dinner for Princess Ingrid Alexandra in June 2022.
This tiara was a heartfelt 18th birthday gift from her grandfather, King Olav, and is considered her “primary tiara.”
Additionally, Märtha Louise has been seen in the Norwegian Amethyst Parure Tiara, worn at significant events like Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s wedding in 2010 and a state banquet in Oslo for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in 2021.
In a historical tiara moment, Märtha Louise wore the Maltese Cross Bandeau during the Swedish state visit to Norway in 1993.
Queen Sonja has also showcased this adjustable headpiece uniquely, adorned with crosses at the front.
Princess Märtha Louise’s potential tiara choice will likely be based on personal preference when she gets married this weekend.
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