Princess Märtha Louise And Durek Verrett Stir Up Socal-Style Drama With Netflix Doc

Hollywood Meets Norwegian Royalty in a Netflix Tell-All

Get ready for some serious tea, LA style! Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her husband, Durek Verrett - a Hollywood shaman with a client list hotter than a Santa Monica summer - have dropped a Netflix documentary that’s got the Royal Palace in Oslo shaking. 'Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story,' which premiered on September 16, is serving up a spicy mix of romance, rebellion, and accusations of racism that’s got everyone talking.

Filmed between the glitz of Los Angeles and the fjords of Norway, this doc isn’t just a love story - it’s a full-on exposé. The couple’s journey from SoCal to Scandinavian royalty has sparked drama that could rival any red carpet scandal, especially with claims that the Norwegian Royal House breached their privacy agreement. If you thought Hollywood had the market cornered on messy family feuds, think again!

"Navigating royalty as the first Black man in a European royal family ain’t a walk down Rodeo Drive - it’s a battle every day," Verrett shared, reflecting on the challenges he’s faced.

Love, Labels, and Royal Rejection

The documentary dives deep into Durek and Märtha’s unconventional romance, with Verrett opening up about his initial hesitation. Labeling himself as 'soulsexual' - attracted to souls over gender - he eventually fell hard for the princess. Their love story, tracing back to LA’s starry nights, is as unique as a Venice Beach mural, but it’s the backlash that’s stealing the spotlight.

Verrett doesn’t hold back, accusing the Norwegian royals of slamming his style - think kimonos and cowboy boots at a royal meet-and-greet - and worse, subjecting him to racism and death threats. He even claims the family acted clueless when confronted about bias, leaving him and Märtha feeling unsupported, much like a struggling actor at an open casting call.

Märtha Louise, meanwhile, gets real about her royal upbringing, admitting she never vibed with the palace life. Her sensitive nature set her apart from the family, and now she’s standing by her man, calling out the lack of protection from the institution. It’s pure Malibu-style drama - raw, emotional, and unapologetic.

Echoes of Harry and Meghan in SoCal Scandals

If this all sounds familiar, it’s because the parallels to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are clearer than a day at Huntington Beach. Both couples have pushed back against royal norms, opting to tell their stories on their own terms - and catching major flak for it. Verrett even revealed a convo with King Harald post-Oprah interview, where he confirmed feeling the same lack of support Meghan did.

That heart-to-heart led to a sit-down with the King and Queen, where Verrett laid it out plain: if they love their daughter, why not protect her and her husband? According to him, King Harald owned up to the mistreatment, resulting in a 2022 press statement addressing the racism Verrett faced. It’s a small win, but the drama’s far from over.

This Netflix drop has the Royal Palace in Oslo buzzing louder than an LA freeway at rush hour. As Märtha and Durek carve their own path, all eyes are on whether this rebel royal couple will reshape the monarchy - or get iced out for good. Stay tuned, West Coast fam, ‘cause this story’s hotter than a Coachella weekend!