It has been confirmed that Princess Martha Louise has decided to relinquish her official duties.
A statement revealed that she had come to the decision in order to “differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship to the Royal House of Norway”.
The move means that Martha Louise will not be carrying out official duties for the royal family at the present time. The organisations previously under her patronage will be offered the patronage of other members of the Royal Family.
Her parents, King Harald V and Queen Sonja, thanked their only daughter for her contributions. The statement read in part: “The King and Queen wish to thank Princess Märtha Louise for the important work she has carried out in her official capacity for several decades. She has performed her duties with warmth, care and deep commitment.”
It further confirmed: “In accordance with The King’s wishes, the Princess will keep her title. The Princess will continue to serve as chair of the board of Princess Märtha Louise’s Fund.”
Martha Louise announced her engagement to Durek Verrett, a self-described shaman, in June of this year. Together, the couple has organized seminars titled “The Princess and the Shaman”, which have been widely criticized.
