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Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and husband sue ex-friends for ‘betrayal of trust’

Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and husband sue ex-friends for ‘betrayal of trust’

Summary

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her husband, Durek Verrett, have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against several former close associates for defamation, accusing them of betraying their trust and sharing private information to harm their reputation. The couple seeks over $80 million in damages, with the suit coming amid personal difficulties including the recent death of the late King Harald and serious health issues for Verrett.

Key Facts

  • Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett sued former friends and business associates for defamation.
  • The lawsuit claims these former associates used private, confidential information against the couple.
  • The couple seeks over $80 million in compensation.
  • Legal papers mention the betrayal happened over several years and escalated in 2025 and 2026.
  • The suit notes difficult times for the couple, including Verrett’s kidney failure and transplant, and the recent death of King Harald, Märtha Louise’s father.
  • Verrett is a businessman who identifies as a sixth-generation shaman and is married to the princess.
  • Princess Märtha Louise gave up her royal duties to focus on their alternative medicine business.
  • The couple had a Netflix documentary released about their lives in 2023 called Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story.
  • Court hearings are scheduled for December in Los Angeles.
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