Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and husband sue ex-friends for ‘betrayal of trust’
Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett launch defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles, claiming ‘coordinated series of devastating public attacks’
TL;DR
- Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett are suing former members of their inner circle for defamation.
- The lawsuit claims a 'calculated betrayal of trust' and 'coordinated series of devastating public attacks' using private information.
- The couple is seeking over $80 million in compensation.
- The legal action is being filed during a difficult period for the Norwegian royal family, including recent deaths and other scandals.
- The lawsuit was prompted by alleged 'incessant misconduct' that escalated in 2025 and 2026, despite the couple experiencing significant personal and medical circumstances, including Verrett's kidney issues and the princess's loss of her father.