Norway's Princess Märtha Louise marries American shaman

The Norwegian princess has tied the knot with Durek Verrett in a union that has divided the public.

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The couple tied the knot at a private ceremony at a hotel in Geiranger, Western Norway on Saturday following two days of celebrations.

Unlike other royal weddings where the public throngs the streets, there were only a handful of people present to watch - views of the happy couple prior to or during the wedding were obscured by a tent or white sheets after they sold the exclusive rights to Hello! Magazine.

A documentary crew from Netflix was also in tow. The presence of the two major media companies caused some controversy, with local outlets largely excluded.

The princess's parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, attended the nuptials along with other members of Norway's royal family, as well as princes and princesses from Sweden and the Netherlands.

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