Princess Märtha Louise promotes UK festival using royal title despite king's ban
Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise and American shaman Durek Verrett are scheduled to run workshops at the Om & Bass music‑wellness festival in Oxfordshire, England, on 5‑6 September. The festival’s marketing material refers to her as “Princess Märtha,” a usage that contradicts a 2022 agreement with King Harald V that bars commercial exploitation of her royal title.
Ticket packages range from £33 to £111 and include options such as private meetings, signed books and exclusive photographs. Organisers say the event raises money to combat human trafficking, domestic violence, child marriage and to support children on the run. The couple’s continued public appearances have drawn criticism for the title breach, although they claim the festival’s charitable aims justify the promotion.
Märtha Louise stepped down from her royal duties in 2022 while retaining her princess title. She married Durek Verrett in the summer of 2024 and they now share a blended family that includes her three daughters.
Entities: Durek Verrett · King Harald V · Märtha Louise · Om & Bass festival · United Kingdom
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival claims its proceeds support efforts to stop human trafficking, domestic violence, child marriage and aid refugee children. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ticket prices for the festival range from £33 to £111, offering packages that include private meetings and signed items. (First two articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Märtha Louise married Durek Verrett in the summer of 2024 and they share a blended family with her three daughters. (Third article)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett will host workshops at the Om & Bass festival in Oxfordshire, England on 5‑6 September. (All three articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Märtha Louise stepped down from her royal duties in 2022 but kept her princess title. (Third article)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival’s marketing refers to Märtha Louise as “Princess Märtha”. (First two articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Using the title “Princess Märtha” violates a 2022 agreement with King Harald V that restricts commercial use of her royal title. (First two articles)