Princess Märtha Louise and Husband Sue Ex-Friends

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her husband, American businessman Durek Verrett, initiated a defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026. The lawsuit targets several former friends and colleagues, whom the couple accuses of a "calculated betrayal of trust" and a "coordinated series of devastating public attacks." Court documents filed in Los Angeles state that these former associates "took private access once afforded to them and weaponised it." The group of accused individuals includes "former intimate partners, trusted business associates, a family member," according to the lawsuit's filings. The princess and Verrett claim these actions have caused significant damage to their reputations and personal lives. The legal action seeks to hold the defendants accountable for alleged defamatory statements and actions that have been publicly disseminated. The specific nature of the "private access" weaponized by the former associates and the exact details of the "devastating public attacks" are central to the legal proceedings. The lawsuit's filing in Los Angeles indicates a jurisdictional choice for the legal battle, suggesting that the alleged defamatory acts may have had a significant impact or connection to the United States. Princess Märtha Louise, the daughter of King Harald V of Norway, and Verrett, a spiritual guide and author, have been a public couple for several years, often sharing aspects of their lives and beliefs. Their public profile has made them targets for scrutiny, and this lawsuit appears to be a response to what they perceive as malicious and damaging campaigns against them by individuals formerly within their close circle. The case is expected to involve detailed examination of communications, public statements, and the nature of the relationships between the plaintiffs and the defendants prior to the alleged "betrayal of trust." The outcome of this defamation suit could have significant implications for the reputations of both the princess and Verrett, as well as for the individuals being sued. The legal proceedings will likely unfold over an extended period, with potential for significant media attention given the royal status of one of the plaintiffs.