Princess Märtha Louise celebrates 55th birthday privately

Princess Märtha Louise is celebrating her 55th birthday privately on Tuesday, September 22. Her manager, Carina Scheele Carlsen, confirmed the celebration will be a private affair.

The birthday follows a period of significant personal loss and family transition for the Princess. She recently lost her father, King Harald, and her aunt, Princess Astrid, who passed away just two days after her brother's funeral. Additionally, her husband, Durek Verrett, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant after years of health issues.

Märtha Louise, the eldest grandchild of King Harald and Queen Sonja, stepped down from her official royal duties in 2022. She and Verrett have drawn public attention for their alternative spiritual business, including seminars and treatments, a move that has sparked various reactions over the years.