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After releasing the very first Princess motor yacht in 1965 – 31-ft Project 31 – Princess Yachts have become a leader of the motor yacht industry. Legendary flybridge models, innovative long-range X Class, sporty V and S Class as well as the newest R Class with outstanding high-performance characteristics – every single Princess yacht represents the ultimate handcrafted luxury on water that provides its owners with best experiences. What makes Princess Yachts stand out from other motor yacht brands? The core of the brand concept is vivid – every Princess yacht owner experiences the exceptionally built yachts with phenomenal level of handcrafted detailing. Perfect maneuverability and handling, beautifully furnished luxurious interiors, durability and comfort – this is what is concealed in every Princess yacht. Located in Plymouth, Great Britain, Princess Yachts’ shipyard has one of the most advanced building infrastructures in the world that enables the construction of high-quality motor yachts implementing on board technologies of the future. Every Princess yacht conceives a perfect balance of style and material that unifies innovations and heritage, creativity and cutting-edge technologies. Being a part of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (LVMH), Princess Yachts is a synonym of luxury yachting that has become one of the most influential brands in the world.

Brief history of Princess Yachts Limited

Princess Yachts established as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd to deal with technical maintenance and chartering of Project 31 yacht. Afterwards, the yacht was sold. The company then realized that it was a good chance to grow substantially by selling yachts. Between 1966 and 1969 more than 150 yachts have been successfully built and sold.

After Project 31 success, Princess started to make GRP-formation and released its first Princess 32 that was then showcased during boat show in London. In a decade, more than 1200 yachts have been sold, what made this yacht a true best-seller of all time. Local and foreign agents were hired and the distributor network was.

John Bennett appointed to design two new models to compliment Princess 32.

Princess 37 had had launched during boat show in London, as well as Princess 25 was introduced later that year.

Based on Princess 37 the very first flybridge yachts launched in different variations. In addition, the Lee Mill infrastructure was opened as a mould store, developed by Bernard Olesinski.

Princess 30DS was the first next-generation yacht designed by Bernard Olesinski.

More than 500 yachts sold. This trend started a brand new approach. Its core idea lays in profound salon detailing of every model. This is one of the core brand concepts Princess Yachts still follows.

Premiere of the Princess 45, the all-time design of a motor yacht and the biggest, which was mass produced at that time. More 900 yachts have been sold in 9 years. Princess 45 was replaced by the newest Princess 455.

The very first sport yacht built – Princess 286 R. It was developed for the needs of the Mediterreanean market.

Brand new manufacturing facility «Langage 1» is built with volume 4200 sq. m in Plymouth.

Princess 62 is launched. It was the largest mass-produced motor yacht built in Britain.

First V class sport yachts are built: Princess V39 and Princess V52, which were later established as a base for future yachts.

The very first «Metre» yacht is built – Princess 20 Metre.

New headquarters opened on Newport street. The shipyard acquires Coypool facility (30000 sq.m), also Langage facility is extended to Langage 2 to produce V class yachts. Princess 52 construction started, which were the first yachts to have electronic diesel engines installed.

Princess v65 mass production started, the largest yacht of the range.

Marine Projects renamed to Princess Yachts International plc.

The company celebrates 40 th anniversary, being the world leader in yacht mass-production.

The construction of Princess 95 Motor yacht flagship started.

Princess V class extended to Princess V85, the biggest yacht in the range. Princess 85 Motor Yacht, Princess 50 and Princess V62 also added to the model list.

Princess Yachts is to be the first European yacht manufacturer to acquire ISO14001 certificate as a recognition of achievements in lowering negative impact on nature. 5 new yachts are added to the model range with Princess 72 Motor Yacht and Princess V85-S. Princess climbs 37 points up in Sunday Times HSBC Top track 250 rating.

Princess Yachts presents the very first M class yacht during London Boat Show – Princess 32M, and 3 other boats later that year. Princess acquires ownership of South Yard industrial complex from the Ministry of Defense and funding from the regional development government to increase the growth of the production.

Princess Yachts achieves British standard OHSAS 18001 certificate in security management and health of the employees. Princess Yachts becomes the first major British motor yacht manufacturer to achieve RINA Green Plus (Y) level for every yacht in V class and flybridge range with length under 24 meters.

This year is very important for the shipyard. V39 – the smallest yacht built for the last decade as well as the biggest superyacht every built in history of the shipyard – Princess 40M. The 132-feet superyacht listed as the biggest yacht built in Great Britain with resin-unfused composite hull. Princess V52 prized as «Best sportcruiser 45 ft+». David King founder and CEO of Princess Yachts Ltd awarded with special jury prize «Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2012». Princess V39 awarded in USA as «Best foreign motor yacht 30-40 feet» during AIM Media Marine Group Editor’s Choice Award 2012. In 2012 V57, 56 and Princess V62-S were built reaching the total number of new added yachts in the year to 5.

The release of Princess 52, 82 Motor Yacht and 88 Motor Yacht. The shipyard starts building the first yacht with IPS drive system – Princess V48. The first Princess 40M superyacht is awarded with prestigious World Superyacht Award in nominations «Trideck gliding or semi-displacement motor yacht» and «Best mass produced motor yacht from 24 to 40 m» during 9-th Asia Boating Awards. The other M class yacht – Princess 32M – is awarded with «Best mass produced motor yacht in the range of 30m» during Hurun Report’s Best of the Best Awards. It was also a successful year for V class. V39 was awarded second year in a row as «Best sportcruiser under 45 feet» during Motor Boat Awards. In Japan V52 awarded as «Best foreign large yacht» and «Yacht of the 2012». The company awarded with «Large Company of the Year» during Herald Business Awards 2013 and «Best brand collection» during Helm Singapore Yacht Show.

Princess presents Princess S72, the brand-new S class yacht with sportbridge. The development of the new M class superyacht is in full swing, which will be announced in 2015. Two flybridge yachts awarded: Princess 43 wins in the category «Flybridge yacht under 55 feet» during Motor boat Awards and Princess 56 wins «Best foreign large yacht» during Boat of the year in Japan.

Princess Yachts celebrates its 50 th anniversary since the establishment in 1965. For this occasion, Princess Yachts releases renovated Project 31 – the very first Princess yacht. The yacht was showcased during Cannes Yachting Festival along with the sales start of Princess 35M. S class range updated with Princess S65. Later this year the shipyard launched open versions of Princess V58 and V48. Princess S72 and V48 are awarded during Motor Boat Awards. Princess 40M wins the category «Best semi-custom yacht in the World in the range 25 m+» during Asia Pacific Boating Awards.

The English shipyard launches new Princess 75 Motor Yacht and new M class superyacht – Princess 30M. Princess 49 with IPS engine added to the flybridge range.

In January two Princess yachts – 75 Motor Yacht and V58 – are awarded as «Best Yacht of the Year» during Motor Boat Awards. The shipyard refreshed its sports yacht range with Princess V40, which premiered at boot Düsseldorf in Germany. The brand-new Princess S60 showcased during London Boat Show. Princess 30M superyacht wins «Best semi-custom superyacht in the range from 30 to 33.9 m» during World Superyacht Awards. During Cannes and Southampton yacht festivals Princess 55 and 62 were premiered. In Cannes Princess Yachts presented its first unique client-oriented service – Princess Lifeline SOS-service. 2017 is a record-breaking year for Princess Yachts: the volume of the order book exceeds 1 billion dollars. Today the company is one of the bespoke luxury yachts manufacturer, that builds 20 different models in the range of superyachts, motor flybridge yachts. V class sport yachts and S class sportbridges, R class performance yachts in the range 39 to 132 feet and has a network with more than 50 distributors around the world.

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Princess Yachts 50-year history in photos

To celebrate 50 years of Princess Yachts, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the Plymouth yard's most historic models

Princess Yachts is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2015. And to mark this major milestone we’ve been taking a look back at some of the company’s greatest hits.

The story began on Newport Street in Plymouth in 1965. It was here that ex-Naval officer David King and two friends started a company called Marine Projects.

Their first model, which was named Project 31 , was built on the hull of a Senior 31 and fitted out in a rented shed.

From such humble beginnings, Marine Projects made huge advances over the following years. This led to the 1969 launch of the Princess 32 – the first model to bear the name.

Eleven years later the company began work on the Princess 30DS with a promising young designer called Bernard Olesinski. His name has since become a byword for the deep-vee hull.

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In 1984 the launch of the Princess 286 Riviera cemented this company’s status in the high-speed sports cruiser market. Its twin 270hp Volvo AQ271/DP engines gave a top speed of more than 30 knots.

The V-Class range was rolled out in 1994 with the arrival of the Princess V39 , which in its latest guise is still one of the company’s best sellers more than 20 years later.

From Marine Projects to Princess Yachts International

But wasn’t until 2001 that the company was officially renamed as Princess Yachts International, with production split over three sites in Devonport, Plympton and Lee Mill.

And in 2008 a buyout by L Capital allowed further expansion, taking the Princess range over the 100ft mark for the first time.

However, the latest new vessel to be launched is the Princess 68 – our cover star for March .

But with founder David King still at the helm, there’s plenty more to come.

Princess has hinted at further launches in the Flybridge, V-Class and S-Class ranges in 2015. Here’s to 50 more years!

To relive the history of Princess Yachts so far, click on the slideshow above or watch the video below.

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Comparing the superyacht models leading the Princess fleet

Perhaps traditionally known for its sub-24-metre boats, British builder Princess Yachts has established itself in the luxury superyacht scene with striking yachts in its M Class series. But it was when Princess first unveiled a completely new design concept with the X Class and the X95 that the Plymouth builder truly created a stir within the 24-metre-plus segment.

The design of X95 was not just a departure from anything previously created by the British yard, it also allowed for volumes you might find on a 35-metre yacht – although it remained under the flag classification rules at 29 metres. 

Today, the X95 is joined by her sibling the Y95. Yet while the 29.1-metre yachts use the same hull structure and engineering platform, the layouts are dramatically different. The Y95, typified by a beautiful, but traditional raised-pilothouse design, has an open flybridge and hence plenty of exterior space. The X95, on the other hand, has been marketed as a "space age"-styled yacht with an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm.

With that in mind, it can be hard to know which of the models is the right one for you. Will it be an open or enclosed flybridge? Will it be a master suite on the main deck or an open-plan "country kitchen"? An enclosed skylounge or more exterior space? BOAT   unpacks the defining features behind the builder's iconic superyacht range.

The X95 "Super Flybridge" and the Y95 open bridge

The key difference between the X95 Vista and Y95 is the flybridge. On the Y95, there is an open flybridge area featuring a flybridge helm and a raised pilot house. This differs from the X95 Vista, which has an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm, freeing up space to allow the flybridge and main deck interior to cover almost the full length of the yacht. This creates the X Class's defining characteristic: the "Super Flybridge". This layout design provides 10 per cent more outdoor space and 40 per cent more indoor space than a traditional motor yacht, making the X95 Vista perfect for those who wish to spend extended time on board and voyage further afield.

Meanwhile, architectural innovations on the Y95 create a vast, asymmetric flybridge layout. To starboard you will find the upper helm with twin helm seats, while a forward-facing L-shaped seating area is to port. Aft of this, she offers a large deck area for free-standing furniture and a dining table that seats 10 along with a fully equipped bar with twin barbecue, hob, drawer refrigerator and a large pop-up outdoor TV.

Guests can enjoy superyacht space on the X95 Vista's main deck with a line of sight, on the standard configuration, through the forward windows and new open bow design which provides panoramic views. Accessed via an internal staircase, the upper deck is where the magic happens: the fully enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge is the perfect place to soak up sea views while being sheltered from the elements. Outdoor dining and seating can be found on the aft section of the X95 Vista together with a second sundeck forward where a large seating area and sunpad or optional spa bath is situated.

Owners who opt for the X Class can choose between a main deck master suite or an open-plan "country kitchen". If this is the case, the full-beam master can be located on the lower deck, complemented by a forward stateroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. Further port and starboard guest cabins can also be found on the lower deck, all on a single level which helps to make the lower deck feel enormous.

On the Y95, the full-beam master suite is found on the main deck and bathes in natural light thanks to the addition of skylights. Below deck, four further beautifully appointed ensuite cabins host guests, whilst crew accommodation is situated aft of the machinery space and includes an ensuite captain’s cabin and bunk cabin. Numerous interior configurations are possible thanks to its innovative interior layout and increased volume afforded by the new hull design.

Owners also have the choice of a beach club on both models or a dedicated garage that provides storage for a Sea-Doo Spark (or equivalent), plus numerous other water toys.

Form and function

Speaking about the company's strategy, Princess Yachts' sales director, Simon Colebrooke, explains: “The X95 was designed to appeal to a whole new generation of Princess owners and to those that might want to extend their stays on board, such is the space the layout generates. The Y95 builds on the best attributes of the X Class, appealing to our heartland, with a strong focus on elegant design and modern boating life. The Y95’s design is a classic example of form and function that beautifully come together to create our largest Y Class yacht.”

The Y95 offers spacious outdoor living spaces that are comparable to larger yachts and an interior more aligned with Princess Yachts' M Class boats. Thanks to side door access on the flybridge, the yacht feels more spacious than a typical 30-metre. It also provides guests with a simple transition to the foredeck area, the perfect place for soaking up the sun's rays.

Having an enclosed skybridge on the X95 Vista affords different benefits – including the enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge on the X95 Vista, suitable for different weather conditions. Recently redesigned to align with Princess’ latest exterior styling, the X95 Vista also features a new single-piece hull window that stretches the length of her profile.

Also enhancing her exterior design is the redesigned bow structure, which has been opened up. Guests can now enjoy panoramic views from the forward windows of the main deck or from the sanctuary of the foredeck seating area, which provides the perfect haven to sit and take in the surroundings.

Powered by twin MAN V12-2000 engines, both models can reach top speeds of up to 23 knots.

For more information about the Y95 and X95 yachts, contact Princess Yachts today.

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Established in 1964, Princess Motor Yacht Sales is globally recognised as the largest and most experienced Princess Yachts dealer and distributor. In partnership with Princess Yachts Limited, we currently offer the most highly developed, sophisticated range of world class luxury yachts for sale in the UK and across our European locations including Southampton, Plymouth, Germany, Spain and Mallorca. At Princess Motor Yacht Sales, we pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled range of new and used boats for sale, with friendly professional advice available from our industry experienced teams.

This includes the breath-taking Princess F Class with spacious cockpits, exceptionally luxurious saloons and outstanding spacious cabin designs. These beautiful Princess yachts for sale provide phenomenal pleasure, both at sea and in port. The Princess X Class series of ‘Superfly’ yachts present a new way of yachting with adventure in mind with the flagship Princess X95 and her sister the X80, whilst the Y Class provides luxury and sublime speed and handling combined.

Our S Class range of motor yachts provides everything needed for thrilling watersports along with truly luxurious, spacious interiors, ideal for entertaining. And our V Class Yachts offer an uncommon combination of phenomenal luxury with astonishing performance.

Our clients love being able to relax in the knowledge and confidence that their vessel is supported by unrivalled aftersales service around the globe. We are totally committed to providing the best possible level of service and support to Princess yachts owners, wherever they may be. Our technicians are both trained and directly employed by us which makes them reliable experts who can quickly resolve any issues or enquiries. And our many years of experience mean that we understand how important it is for you to be able to contact help whenever and wherever you need it, which is why we provide an out of hours helpline staffed by experienced Princess engineers. No matter what time of day, what day of the year or where you might be, a Princess trained engineer is ready to answer your call and provide you with complete peace of mind.

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50 years of Princess History: The key models

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Here, we take a look back at the last 50 years of Princess history, from the 60s to now.

1960’s – Project 31

Genesis for Princess Yachts – the story began in 1965 in a rented shed in Newport Street. Three men looking to enter the charter business but with a dearth of funding bought a hull and deck mould from Senior Marine and began fitting it out. The charter business never got off the ground but the completed boat sold quickly. Realising they could be on to something they decided to build another and Marine Projects, one of the most prolific boat building companies in Europe, was born. Available initially with twin Perkins four cylinder diesels, later boats sported Volvo Penta diesel engines – in all cases mated to sterndrive propulsion. Updated in 1969, the Project 31 became the very first Princess, the Princess 32. Successful from the very beginning, over 600 boats were built.

1970’s – Princess 37

With the Princess 32 selling well and the range augmented by a smaller model (the Pilgrim 25 which became the Princess 25) it was time to begin the unstoppable drive up market. Designed by John Bennett and launched at the London Boat Show in 1974 it was one of the largest boats in the Earls Court exhibition hall and immediately set the tone for the direction of the company. It was one of the first Princess yachts to feature a flying bridge (as it was then known – now commonly shortened to ‘flybridge’). And it introduced shaft drive and an enclosed deck saloon for the first time on a Princess, and featured two cabins and two heads. Initially launched with Thornycroft and then Ford Mermaid 120hp diesels, demand for greater performance lead to a second hull profile, the original ‘Y’ hull sporting a small keel for low speed directional stability and a ‘V’ hull without the keel capable of supporting twin engines of up to 210hp.

LOA: 37ft 1in (11.27m) Built: 1973 – 1981 Typical engines: Twin Ford Mermaid 180hp diesel

1980’s – Princess 30DS

In 1980 Marine Projects was approached by a naval architect called Bernard Olesinski with plans for a thirty foot cruiser. With the successful but ageing Princess 32 due for replacement, the design was accepted and the Princess 30DS launched at Southampton Boat Show in 1980. DS stood for deck saloon, and the 30DS replaced the 32 in the range. Rather than the open backed wheelhouse of the 32, the 30DS had an enclosed deck saloon (hence the ‘DS’ of its nomenclature) with a sliding roof section, although there was a less popular open backed wheelhouse version called the 30S. Available with single or twin shaft drive or sterndrive engine installations the boat was built with everything from a single 60hp for river use up to twin 200hp diesels or 210hp petrols which lifted the top speed past 30 knots. A flybridge version was added in 1986, further broadening the options. Not only did the 30DS prove a worthy successor to the 32 over its decade in production, but the collaboration with Bernard Olesinski extended to the design of every Princess since.

LOA: 31ft 6in (9.59m) Built: 1980 – 1989 Typical engines: Twin Volvo Penta AQ151 146hp petrol

Princess 45

By the early eighties the largest Princess yachts had barely passed forty feet, but Princess commissioned Bernard Olesinski to design a flagship mid forty foot flybridge yacht. When it was launched in 1982 it was the largest production motor yacht built in the UK and it propelled Marine Projects into the big league. The Princess 37 had had some export success in Northern Europe but the 45 opened up the Mediterranean, proving popular with UK buyers that boat abroad as well as attracting foreign custom. The initial build rate of one boat a month was quickly revised, the 45 selling at triple the anticipated rate. Not just a modern and spacious design, the 45 was a phenomenal sea boat, widely lauded by the maritime press. At the time Managing Director David King reputedly stated that he thought the 45 would be the largest model Marine Projects would ever produce. Today the smallest flybridge Princess is slightly longer…

Princess 286 Riviera

With a successful range of flybridge and deck saloon models firmly established, the early eighties saw fresh markets sought, in particular the open cockpit sportscruiser sector, and in 1983 the 286 Riviera was launched. With its raked screen, flat foredeck and sporty GRP radar arch it was at the cutting edge of eighties sportscruiser design, but luxury and practicality had certainly not been forgotten. A massive eleven foot beam created plenty of space below decks for a generous dinette forward, an L-shaped galley opposite the heads and a separate mid cabin aft with a double berth that ran transversely beneath the cockpit. Motive power came via a range of twin petrol engines ranging up to V8 5.0 litre AQ211 motors delivering 210hp each for a top speed in excess of 35 knots. Twin diesel engines of 130hp and 200hp were also available. The 286 Riviera became the forerunner of a range of Princess Riviera cruisers that spanned twenty six to forty six feet.

1990’s – Princess V Class, V39/V40/V42

Unveiled in 1994 it looked sensational, but the big news – literally – was inside. Those high topsides created phenomenal internal volume – over six feet of headroom, two cabins and a huge heads proved beyond doubt that the days of compromised sportscruiser accommodation were over whilst a new breed of Volvo Penta KAD 42 diesel engines lifted the performance past thirty knots – neatly demonstrating that you could indeed have your proverbial cake and eat it. Mild facelifts took the V39 through V40 and V42 iterations that spanned fifteen years and 500 boats, making this the most popular vessel in Princess history. So far…

1997 – Princess 20M

Whilst the V39 was taking the lower end of the market by storm, the inexorable rise upmarket continued unabated and in 1996 the very first ‘Metre’ yacht was announced. Distinctive oval saloon windows, a funnel style radar mast rather than the usual goalpost arch and ‘superyacht’ high gloss joinery marked the 20M out as something really special, even by Princess standards. Powered by twin MAN diesels of between 800hp and 1,360hp it was clear that performance had not been lost in the pursuit of luxury.

LOA: 71ft 4in (21.74m) Built: 1996 – 2002 Typical engines: Twin MAN D2848 1,360hp diesel

2000’s – Princess 42

The new millennium brought a new name for the business and Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd became Princess Yachts International Plc. But despite the change of name and the successful expansion into new markets the commitment to intrinsic values remained the same and in 2003 the Princess 42 was born. Able to trace its roots back to that first flybridge craft of thirty years earlier, the 42 was a two cabin two heads family flybridge cruiser with twin shaft drive diesels engines just like the Princess 37. But whilst the format might be familiar, the execution was very different. The first true production line assembly, the 42 was built in stages as the boat moved down a line, emerging at the rate of one a week. Styling was bang up to date too, being one of the first boats to feature flush glazing and a new style of sweptback radar arch whilst inside contemporary high gloss cherry woodwork surrounded the very latest innovations like the soft touch non reflective helm.

LOA: 44ft 3in (13.48m) Built: 2003 – 2013 Typical engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6-435 435hp diesel

2010’s – Princess V48

Nearly fifty years in and the multi award winning Princess V48 proves that the innovation and far sightedness that has stood the company in such good stead remains a core philosophy. IPS pod drives, resin infusion construction, a choice of superstructure and cockpit layouts (deck saloon and ‘Open’) and a full beam full headroom master cabin place the V48 at the very cutting edge of current technology and thinking.

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Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett joined by royal family and close friends on day two of wedding celebrations

King harald's daughter and the sixth-generation shaman are enjoying day two of their wedding celebrations.

Multi-day weddings have become the new trend for modern brides and grooms, including Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her fiancé shaman Durek Verrett.

The couple kicked off their three-day wedding celebrations on Thursday with a "sexy and cool" themed welcome drinks reception at Hotel 1904 in Alesund.

Now, the momentum has continued as guests boarded a boat for celebrations along the Geiranger Fjord, a Unesco World Heritage Site famed for its beautiful waters and dramatic surrounding mountains. 

Opening up about the meaningful location on Instagram last year, King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway's daughter wrote: "We are incredibly happy to be able to celebrate our love in Geiranger’s beautiful surroundings. It means a lot to us to gather our loved ones in a place so rich in history and intense nature experiences. Geiranger is the perfect place to embrace our love."

See all the photos of Märtha Louise and Durek as they were joined by guests on day two of their celebrations... 

The bride and groom to-be were all smiles as they arrived to board the boat party with their closest friends and family, including Martha Louise's brother and sister-in-law, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. 

Stylish couple

Märtha Louise looked chic in a hot pink blouse with keyhole detailing, teamed with a long black leather skirt and matching jacket. She wore her brunette locks styled in loose waves. 

Meanwhile, Durek opted for a brown embroidered knit and matching chinos. 

Märtha Louise smiled and waved at well-wishers, as Durek sweetly blew kisses. 

Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Märtha Louise's sister-in-law, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was among the guests on board the boat party.

Family celebration

Crown Princess Mette-Marit was joined by her family, including youngest son, Prince Sverre Magnus, 18. 

Dutch royals

Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands joined the bride and groom for day two of their wedding celebrations. Prince Constantijn, who is the brother of King Willem-Alexander, sported a pale blue shirt with sage green trousers and a matching coat. Princess Laurentien looked efforlessly cool in a white blouse, high-waisted red leather trousers and a matching coat with blouson-style sleeves. She accessorised with a pair of statement neon yellow earrings. 

Norwegian royals

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, posed for photographs together before boarding the boat. 

New couple?

Prince Sverre, 18, was joined by his reported girlfriend, according to local media. The Prince graduated from Elvebakken Upper Secondary School in Oslo back in June. 

Future queen

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 20, cut a cool figure in a chambray trench coat and sported a friendship bracelet around her wrist. She is currently second in line to the Norwegian throne behind her father, Crown Prince Haakon.

Mother and daughter

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra were seated next to one another as the boat departed on its cruise. And Mette-Marit enjoyed a spot of crocheting on board! 

Princess Astrid

Märtha Louise's aunt, Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, 92, joined the festivities. She is the older sister of King Harald. 

Märtha Louise and Durek raised a toast with their guests on board as they took in the stunning setting. 

King Harald and Queen Sonja

The bride's parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, appeared on the top deck of the Royal Yacht, to wave to their daughter, their future son-in-law and their guests as they passed by.

On their way

The Royal Yacht sailed passed Märtha Louise, Durek and their guests on their boat. 

Arriving in Geiranger

The couple were pictured as they disembarked from the boat party at Geiranger harbour. 

Wedding eve

The excited couple waved as they were driven with Märtha Louise's daughters to their wedding venue, Hotel Union. The bride and groom will host their guests at a Latin American-themed pre-wedding party on Friday evening. 

Wedding celebrations

When guests arrive at their destination of Geiranger village, they will have a chance to freshen up ahead of the evening festivities at the historic Hotel Union – Martha and Durek's wedding venue. 

The four-star hotel boasts a spa, three restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, its own nightclub and even a vintage car museum. 

On Friday night, Märtha Louise and Durek will throw a Latin American-themed pre-wedding party which will likely see the loved-up couple and their guests – including the bride's brother Crown Prince Haakon, his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Märtha’s three daughters, Maud, Leah, and Emma – dance the night away. Stay tuned for more exclusive footage of the evening celebrations. 

Members of the Norwegian royal family and their 350 guests will gather at the hotel on Saturday 31 August to witness Märtha Louise and Durek's special union.

"It feels amazing to be marrying Durek and I'm so happy the day is almost here. The surroundings are gorgeous – it's one of the most beautiful places I know," said Märtha Louise as she opened up to HELLO! about her impending wedding at the Edvard Munch hotel near Oslo ahead of the festivities.

"Even if there are a few glitches, we can still gaze at the stunning scenery," she added.

Overcoming hurdles

Märtha Louise,  who is fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, and Durek, who describes himself as a sixth-generation shaman, confirmed their romance in May 2019. They bonded over their shared spirituality when a mutual friend, Hollywood health and wellness guru Millana Snow, suggested they meet in 2018.

After a six-month "platonic" friendship, their relationship turned romantic and they announced their engagement in June 2022 following Durek's three thwarted proposal plans . 

However, their love story hasn't been smooth sailing, with the couple's alternative beliefs leading to challenges – including Märtha Louise's decision to step back from royal duties in 2022.

"It’s a bit challenging for people to see something new, to evolve past their comfort zones. We try to understand where people are and find ways to bring about more education, so people can start to see things differently and be comfortable with change. It requires a lot of compassion. It requires a lot of love, a lot of patience," Durek explained.

"Märtha once said something really beautiful – just because people have their judgements and their beliefs, that just shows where they’re at in their capacity for love. It doesn’t mean we should change our capacity for love because we see differently."

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The Norwegian king’s eldest child will marry an American self-professed shaman in a picturesque corner of southern Norway on Saturday

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- The Norwegian king’s eldest child, Princess Märtha Louise, will marry American self-professed shaman Durek Verret on Saturday in a picturesque corner of southern Norway.

The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple's actions and waning support for the Scandinavian royals, who have been plagued by negative reports about an unruly family member who faces preliminary domestic violence charges.

Märtha Louise, 52, and Verret, who claims to be a sixth-generation shaman from California, have attracted headlines with their alternative beliefs. She is fourth in line to the Norwegian throne but said in 2022 that she’ll no longer officially represent the Norwegian royal house in order to work closer with her American fiancé.

The princess — she has retained the title — has said she can talk with angels, while Verret, 49, claims that he communicates with a broad range of spirits and has a medallion which helps ward off spells and cure diseases.

They became engaged in 2022. Once married, Verret will not have royal titles or official duties.

In a 2019 deal, Märtha Louise and Verret agreed not to use her connection to the royal house or her title for commercial purposes.

But earlier this year Märtha Louise labeled bottles of gin with her title and launched the brand in time for the wedding, defying King Harald V's directive that she should not profit from her royal status. The label was eventually changed.

The couple also sold their wedding photo rights to a British celebrity magazine and the film rights to Netflix. The deals prompted protests from Norwegian media, which says it goes against local practices. The couple has often lashed out against the press while promoting themselves on social media.

Meanwhile Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon's stepson, is suspected of causing bodily harm and criminal damage. He has confessed that he was intoxicated and was taking cocaine when he was briefly arrested Aug. 6 in Oslo. Borg Høiby, who is the son of Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, has no royal titles or official duties.

Haakon has called it “a serious matter.”

The scandal, along with the upcoming royal wedding, have seriously eroded support for the Norwegian monarchy. King Harald has remained silent about the issues.

A Norwegian political party known for its anti-royalist stance is using the recent scandals to campaign for a proposal to change the Constitution and abolish the monarchy.

“These cases show some of the fundamental challenges with the monarchy,” Andreas Sjalg Unneland, a lawmaker of the leftwing Socialist Left Party, told The Associated Press in reference to the royal wedding and the Borg Høiby case.

“Do we have to wait for a scandal that is so big that we abolish the monarchy, or can we give it a dignified ending?” Sjalg Unneland asked, adding that the nation should hold a referendum on the issue.

The proposal, expected to be tabled next month, is not likely to gain support from other lawmakers.

Saturday's wedding will be officiated following the Norwegian Church’s wedding liturgy. While it is labeled a private event and no guest list has been made public, the royal household in Oslo says Harald, Queen Sonja, the heir to the throne Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will attend. Norway’s future king and queen will be joined by their children. Borg Høiby will not attend.

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel also are reportedly attending the ceremony in Geiranger, 265 kilometers (165 miles) north of Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city. Denmark's King Frederik and his Australian-born wife Queen Mary, however, will not attend.

Reality stars, media influencers and TV personalities will round out the ceremony's guests in the scenic town of Geiranger, which sits on the shores of its eponymous fjord designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Norwegian royal yacht, Norge, has anchored there, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The ship will serve as the dwelling of the king and queen, the royal household in Oslo said.

Märtha Louise has three children from her previous marriage with Ari Behn, whom she divorced in 2017 after 14 years of marriage.

Although she is the first child of the 87-year-old Harald, her brother, who is two years younger than her, will succeed their father as king.

The Norwegian Constitution was altered in 1990 to allow the firstborn, regardless of gender, to take precedence in the line of succession. The change does not apply retroactively and Haakon remains first in line to the throne. His oldest child, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, will one day ascend the Norwegian throne.

Dazio contributed from Berlin.

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A Fairy Tale for Netflix: A Norwegian Princess Weds an American Shaman

The nuptials of Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett attracted huge public interest and a streaming deal for a couple trying to reclaim their narrative after years of bad press.

By Henrik Pryser Libell and Lynsey Chutel

Henrik Pryser Libell reported from Oslo, and Lynsey Chutel from London.

There was no castle, nor were there throngs of exuberant crowds to celebrate this royal wedding. Nonetheless, the nuptials on Saturday of a Norwegian princess and an American self-described shaman attracted public fascination at home and a Netflix deal abroad.

The royal involved — Princess Martha Louise, daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway — wed the American, Durek Verrett, after years of often mocking public scrutiny, largely because of Mr. Verrett’s alternative views on health and wellness . The ceremony, a private affair in the remote, picturesque Norwegian village of Geiranger, attracted a gaggle of reporters and a modest crowd of curious residents.

The couple sailed into Geiranger, nestled in the majestic Geirangerfjord, a world heritage site, on the royal yacht on Friday, along with members of the royal family, including King Harald and Queen Sonja, according to an official statement .

The celebrations on Saturday began with brunch, with the option of a spa treatment available for all guests, according to a copy of the program seen by The New York Times. The day’s schedule also included an afternoon tea, early evening cocktails and a gala dinner. At 10:50 p.m., “the party begins,” the program said, promising late night snacks at 1 a.m.

The ceremony itself was held in a marquee on a farm whose meadows overlook the fjords. The couple, stung by the years of critical news coverage, had tried — and failed — to keep the location a secret. The three-day event was privately financed, the royal family said, but that did not stop reporters from speculating about the cost of security arrangements for those attending.

During the couple’s two-year engagement, the media in Norway often made fun of Mr. Verrett’s beliefs in alternative healing — he was even lampooned in an episode of an animated television show. The negative coverage has not, however, deterred the couple from planning to share their wedding with the world.

Last week, Netflix announced that it was producing a documentary about the couple’s love story. The production, as yet untitled, was to be led by Rebecca Chaiklin, who was behind the pandemic-era streaming hit “Tiger King.” To make the show, a crew followed Princess Martha Louise and Mr. Verrett for more than a year as they prepared for their wedding.

The couple also sold their wedding pictures to the British tabloid Hello! in an exclusive deal that saw them pose in matching outfits to greet their guests and dance at a salsa party on Friday night. Apart from the financial rewards for the couple, the deals were also viewed as an attempt to shift the often negative portrayal of their relationship.

That might be a tall order. “I can’t imagine anything less interesting than that wedding,” Mads Hansen, a Norwegian television personality, told a local broadcaster. “The best thing for everyone would have been if no one mentioned it, and it quietly passed by. Ironically, I’m saying this in an interview, which contributes to a story that also adds to this coverage.”

On television and online, the wedding was the story of the day in Norway, despite the attempts to keep proceedings low key. The Norwegian public has become increasingly critical of the country’s monarchy, even if the 87-year-old King Harald remains popular.

A poll in August by the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK showed that 40 percent of respondents had an increasingly negative view of the royal family, with some pointing to the princess’ relationship with Mr. Verrett as one of the reasons. Princess Martha Louise is fourth in line to the throne.

The couple, who met in 2019, have leaned into a brand of alternative healing that has drawn criticism from some medical experts who deride it as pseudoscience, even as it has attracted tens of thousands of online devotees. Mr. Verrett, who says he is a sixth-generation shaman , counts as his clients the actresses Selma Blair and Nina Dobrev, and has described Gwyneth Paltrow as “family.”

Princess Martha Louise, who was previously married and has three daughters, has a long-documented interest in alternative treatments and celestial interactions, and has claimed an ability to communicate with angels and the dead. She once started a center where she encouraged her students to find their “inner source of truth,” and she has co-hosted a tour of healing workshops with Mr. Verrett called “The Princess and the Shaman.”

Two years ago, Princess Martha Louise stepped away from her official responsibilities as the bad press coverage mounted. She and Mr. Verrett were “seeking to distinguish more clearly between their activities and the Royal House of Norway,” the royal family said in a statement at the time.

Still, seeing the royal yacht glide down the fjord on Friday struck a chord with Oyvind Skodje, an engineer in his 30s who lives in a town near Geiranger.

“I think it says a lot about the king and queen,” Mr. Skodje said. “They are down-to-earth and inclusive, and supportive of their children, no matter what choices they make.

Lynsey Chutel covers South Africa and the countries that make up southern Africa from Johannesburg. More about Lynsey Chutel

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Princess Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek's Wedding Celebrations Are Underway in Norway!

The couple was joined by Crown Prince Haakon and other royals on a pre-wedding boat trip

Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.

Princess Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek Verrett 's wedding festivities have kicked off in Norway.

On Aug. 29, celebrations for the upcoming nuptials of King Harald and Queen Sonja 's daughter to the "6th generation shaman" from California, whose connections include celebrities like Nina Dobrev and Gwyneth Paltrow, kicked off. Princess Märtha Louise, 52, and Durek, 49, are getting married at Hotel Union in Geiranger on Saturday, Aug. 31, and they got the party started on Thursday in the coastal town of Alesund.

Hello! magazine is exclusively covering the nuptials, and the outlet previously announced that the first pre-wedding event would be a welcome party with a "'sexy and cool' dress code" in the garden of Hotel 1904.

The fun continued on Aug. 30 when guests boarded a boat for a trip along the Geiranger Fjord, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Photos showed the bride and groom arriving for the outing, with Märtha Louise sporting a black leather ensemble with a colorful shirt and boots while Durek opted for a brown outfit and sunglasses.

Princess Märtha Louise's younger brother Crown Prince Haakon , his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit , their 20-year-old daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra and their 18-year-old son Prince Sverre Magnus also joined the pre-wedding celebration.

Märtha Louise's family wasn't the only royal presence on the guest list. Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands also joined the couple for day two of their wedding festivities.

Hello! said that a "Latin American-themed pre-wedding party" would be held at Hotel Union that Friday.

"We are incredibly happy to be able to celebrate our love in Geiranger's beautiful surroundings," Märtha Louise wrote on Instagram last year. "It means a lot to us to gather our loved ones in a place so rich in history and intense nature experiences. Geiranged is the perfect place to embrace our love."

The main event, the Aug. 31 wedding ceremony, will also happen at the historic hotel, with a wedding breakfast and reception to follow. Durek previously revealed they would be married by Parish Priest Margit Lovise Holte with Reverend Michael Beckwith delivering a greeting.

The wedding will have about 350 in attendance, and of her big day, Märtha Louise told Hello! magazine, "It feels amazing to be marrying Durek, and I'm so happy the day is almost here. The surroundings are gorgeous — it's one of the most beautiful places I know."

She added, "Even if there are a few glitches, we can still gaze at the stunning scenery."

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On Aug. 26, the Royal House of Norway confirmed which family members would attend the nuptials. The court said that King Harald and Queen Sonja, both 87, would attend the wedding in Geiranger. The announcement added that Crown Prince Haakon would attend the event with his wife and children, as would King Harald's sister, Princess Astrid.

Marius Borg Høiby , Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship, was not mentioned. Marius, 27, was reportedly arrested in Oslo on Aug. 4 in alleged connection to an incident involving a woman in her 20s and has since apologized in a statement to the Norwegian Broadcasting Company (NRK).

"The royal family is looking forward to being guests at Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett's wedding," the statement said, adding that "the royal ship Norway will be used as accommodation during the wedding," apparently referring to the Royal Yacht . The official ship is owned by the King, typically used from May through September and maintained by the Royal Norwegian Navy.

It was previously reported that some Norwegian royals wouldn't join some of the wedding pictures due to exclusive arrangements with Hello! and Netflix that Princess Märtha Louise and Durek allegedly arranged. The Royal House of Norway's head of communications, Guri Varpe, previously told the NRK that the royals would refrain from being photographed and filmed by the two outlets when other press won't have access.

The wedding will be Princess Märtha Louise's second marriage. She was previously married to late author and playwright Ari Behn, with whom she shares daughters Maud Angelica, 21, Leah Isadora, 19, and Emma Tallulah, 15. 

The former couple wed in 2002 and announced their split in 2016, with their divorce finalized the following year. In 2019, Behn died by suicide at age 47. Following her ex's death, Märtha Louise spoke about the challenges of navigating depression.

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Princess Märtha Louise and Durek took their relationship public in May 2019 and announced their engagement in June 2022, revealing in September 2023 that they would marry in Geiranger the following August.

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