The couple’s engagement
After three years of dating, Durek popped the question under an oak tree at a friend’s horse farm in San Juan Capistrano, California. “It was really beautiful, like a blessing from the horses,” Martha Louise told Town & Country.
“It was a perfect commemoration to our love for horses and our love for each other,” Durek added.
The shaman proposed with a pale green Brazilian emerald and diamond piece filled with symbolism – four pyramid diamonds to symbolise earth, air, fire, and water; three diamonds to represent the princess’ three daughters; and a Viking knot for eternal love.
Durek started designing the engagement ring less than two years into their relationship, and when the time felt right, he asked Martha Louise’s parents King Harald and Queen Sonja for their blessing.
“The queen asked me of my prospects and how I would be able to take care of her and the kids and so forth,” Durek told Town & Country. “There was a moment of silence. And I think that was the part that scared me the most. But they said yes.”
Martha Louise announced her engagement on Instagram in June 2022, showing off her exquisite ring.
“I am so happy to announce that I am engaged to Shaman Durek, the one who makes my heart skip, the one who sees me and acknowledges me from my highest potential, who makes me laugh and who I can be vulnerable with,” she wrote.
“Love transcends and makes us grow. And I am so happy to continue to grow with this beautiful man. Thank you to all my friends and family who have stood steadfast by our side and special thanks to @hegecfossum and @stargatemusic for your generosity and making our day truly special. [photo] @babak_golkar and @max_bouchard.”
