Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story – Where are Durek Verret and Princess Märtha now?

Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story gave the world the inside scoop on the romance of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Hollywood shaman Durek Verrett. Their relationship sparked many headlines right from the very start, most of them filled with controversy and criticism.

But, where are Durek and Märtha now? They're still together, still deeply in love, and still making their way through life in their own way. After stepping down from her royal duties and marrying in 2024, the couple now spends their family life in Norway while also living a glam lifestyle.

Let's dive into where their life has taken them today.

Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story – Life after the Royal Wedding

When Märtha Louise and Durek said "I do" in Geiranger in August 2024, it wasn't just a wedding. It was a statement. Märtha had already chosen to leave behind her official royal duties so she could marry freely without the weight of taxpayer criticism.

According to Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story, Instead of palace sponsorship, the ceremony was backed by Hello! Magazine, which freed the family from public backlash.

The Netflix documentary Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story shows what led up to that big day. The documentary followed the couple through the scrutiny of their relationship. Durek, known as a sixth-generation shaman and a healer to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and James Van Der Beek, opened up about what the media attention felt like.

Durek told PEOPLE;

"I think for me and Märtha, it's really important because our lives hold so many different aspects of what people are dealing with..."

He explained that their story isn't just about love but also about resilience, about showing that;

"...People can live free and live to be my truth and know that I can be exactly as I am."

For Märtha, who has faced criticism since her teenage years, the glare of the spotlight wasn't new. Speaking to PEOPLE, she admitted;

"I think that I tried to warn Durek about what it would be like, and I don't think anybody can understand it before they're actually in it."

The way she sees it, the attention only deepens their bond as the couple has become more inclined to stand tall and speak their truth.

Where are Durek Verret and Princess Märtha today?

A year after their wedding, Märtha and Durek are still celebrating their love on full display. On their first wedding anniversary in 2025, Märtha posted a sweet message on Instagram for her husband.

She wrote about being taken away to Türkiye, calling it "a breathtaking sanctuary" filled with peace, sunsets, and spiritual practices: "Every moment felt like a blessing," she shared, before ending the post with:

"You are my forever. I love you beyond the moon, beyond the stars, beyond this lifetime."

Märtha continues to balance her family role and public life. She is the chair of the Princess Märtha Louise Fund and is closely connected to her three children; Maud, Leah, and Emma from her previous marriage.

The two of them oftern share their life on social media, offering the people a view of their relationship.

Durek, meanwhile, is active in the wellness space but he continues to face criticism. The Netflix documentary Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story does not stray away from shedding light on the media criticism he's faced over the years.

He has spoken about being judged, saying in the documentary that the press portrayed him as a fraud;

"...Because they don't want a shaman who is Black and bisexual marrying their princess."

While criticism is still very much present, the couple live their life with hope. They want people to know that it's possible to love freely, even under the weight of traditions and customs.

Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story wasn't just a documentary. It was a telling of how Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett were going to live life on their own terms. Today, they continue to do just that.

From their home in Norway to spiritual retreats abroad, the couple is still stronger than ever. Their story has always been about more than romance; it has been about breaking barriers despite the noise. And if there's one thing their journey proves from Royal Rebels: An Unlikely Love Story, it's that they're not going anywhere.