The royal wedding of the year is just days away, but did you know the special reason Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her fiancé Shaman Durek chose to tie the knot in August?
Whilst marrying in August isn’t an official tradition when it comes to the Norwegian royals, it does appear as though Martha and Durek have followed in the footsteps of the princess’ royal relatives.
© GettyMartha Louise’s parents King Harald and Queen Sonja married in 1968, tying the knot on 29 August. Meanwhile, Crown Prince of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby said "I do" on 25 August 2001.
Another reason the couple may have chosen the peak of summer to say "I do" is down to the incredible location.
© GettyAugust is reported to be one of the best times to visit the glorious Geirangerfjord, where the wedding will be held.
Norway has a special place in both Martha Louise and her husband-to-be’s hearts. Talking about why Norway is so special to him, Shaman Durek said on Martha’s Heartsmash podcast: “I have so much love for Norway. I love the architecture, and I have Norwegian friends who I love with my heart and soul.
“I'm so excited for my friends to come from all over the world, not just to witness our love but to also witness Norway. For them to experience what I experience when I'm here. Everyone is super excited about it. A lot of people haven't been to Norway before."
As for his beautiful bride, he added: “I wake up, and the first thing I think about is how lucky I am to be with this amazing woman. I'm always staring at her, telling her how beautiful she is, how smart she is, what a gift to life she is."
