Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her husband,Shaman Durek Verrett have unveiled a new unofficial monogram which honours 'their past life together in Egypt' and is 'embedded with important symbolism' - after tying the knot last week.
The spiritual newlyweds,who claim to have first met during ancient times,took to Instagram to share the stylised art,which sees an M stacked over a D.
'We are so honored and grateful to share our monogram with you. This is not an official monogram,as I no longer represent the Royal family at official functions. This monogram is merely a wonderful emblem embedded with important symbolism for both @shamandurek and myself embracing our love,' Martha wrote.
'Thank you so much to the amazing team @anti_hamar for embrasing both of our souls into this representation of the two of us.
'You have done such a great job in capturing both of our essence into one symbol.'
Princess Martha and husband Durek greeted people from a balcony as they got married last week
This letter said that not only were the princess and her partner involved in the design process when it came to the label,it was the royal's idea to sell the product to the public via the state-run Vinmonopolet alcohol retailer.
OHD had written to the Norwegian directorate of health as it was investigating the product 'as part of [its] mandate to supervise compliance with the Norwegian prohibition against advertising of alcoholic beverages'.
An invitation to the product's launch,which was sent to the press,said: 'Martha Louise and Durek Verrett will present their unique gin and drink made especially for the wedding.'
Attorney Thomas Benson,at Angell law firm,is a specialist in alcohol law. He told Norwegian outlet VG: 'Seen in isolation,the invitation is not a breach. But when you highlight the gin and this one special product becomes the main focus of the event itself,this is a clear violation.'
Reports say the gin was pulled from Vinmonopolet on the Thursday morning.
A further controversy that emerged following the big day is that the princess arranged a 'makeshift clothes shop' inside the hotel that was hosting the reception,according to Se og Hør.
The outlet says that items from the latest collection from clothing brand Hést! were on sale next to the couple's gift table. The princess owns a large stake in the brand,which she founded five years ago with two friends.
According to the outlet,it says 'several sources' said there were two Hést employees selling the clothing at the pop-up store.
Despite the controversies,guests appeared to enjoy the wedding reception,which didn't wrap up until 3am.
The princess' father King Harald,who is 87 years old and in frail health,did not return to his royal yacht,which was anchored by the shoreline of the Geirangerfjord until after 1am.
Queen Sonja,also 87,told newsman waiting at the quayside they had enjoyed the gala dinner.
Heir-apparent Crown Prince Haakon,his wife Princess Mette-Marit and their children Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus,stayed until the end – leaving the party at 3am.
They were pictured waving to newsmen as they headed to the royal yacht,that has been protected by a Norwegian Navy vessel. Princess Mette-Marit said: ‘There were many highlights [at the wedding].'
Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon both gave speeches during the wedding breakfast. But not King Harald,who had given the wedding address at his daughter’s first marriage to author Ari Behn in 2002.
The four-day marriage celebrations concluded today with a lavish brunch at 1pm.
Guests were then transported by bus and ferry to Ålesund airport,some two and a half hours away.
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