Princess Martha Louise and Shaman Durek announced their engagement in 2022 after several years of dating.
Nevertheless, the pair has bonded over their shared interest in the spiritual world (perReuters).
Photos of the two together first surfaced back in November 2018, as noted by theDaily Mail.
Martha shared the news alongside three photos of the two and a lengthy caption.
She wrote, in part, “When you meet your twin flame, you know.
I have been lucky enough to have met mine.
[Shaman Durek] has changed my life, like he does with so many.
He has made me realize that unconditional love actually exists here on this planet.”
Durek also shared the news on his ownInstagramaccount and added two additional photos of the pair.
As Martha later explained toVanity Fair, her ex-husband had been open about his mental health struggles.
Additionally, their divorce occurred three years prior, and Behn was in a relationship himself.
Navigating his death was a challenge, she said.
The pair yet again turned toInstagramto share the news with their fans and followers.
The ring is said to represent the four elements (earth, wind, water, and air).
On top of that, the pair have had to contend with actual death threats.
As she put it, “We will keep the home in Lommedalen anyway.
We must have a home in Norway.
We’ll still be here a lot.
We can not leave beautiful Norway completely” (viaPeople).
In March 2022, Martha took toInstagramand shared a photo of the smiling bunch.
Durek commented on the post using glowing terms to describe the group: “I love our family.
You my dear are a force in life.
The photo marked the first time that Martha had shared a photo of her daughters alongside Durek.
Durek shared that he sought permission from Martha’s parents before he proposed.
In an interview withBilled Bladethe explained, “I’m very old-fashioned in the way I do things.
Durek revealed that if her parents had said no, he would not have proposed.
As he said, their engagement is a powerful thing.
In 2007, Martha launched her own alternative therapy institute called Astarte Education.
As reported byReuters, the royal began the institute after spending her childhood speaking to angels.
The news had an impact on her relationship and professional plans with Shaman Durek.
Martha addressed the controversy directly on herInstagramaccount.
It is through our friendship that we have built this ability to handle the distance between our hearts.”
She added, “That’s been really tough.
But it’s like that for many people.
There are so many people who are lonely.”
