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When it comes to royalty, we have always seen the glossy fairytale version of it. But it’s time to forget it, as the new Netflix documentary Rebel Royals will tell you a love story so messy and so unexpected that even the tabloids couldn’t keep up.

It is about Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. She traded palace protocol for a spiritual healer, Shaman Durek Verrett from Hollywood, but along came controversy and devotion.

On paper, their relationship reads like fiction. You have got a clairvoyant princess falling for a self-proclaimed shaman. In reality, it has caused headlines and thousands of heated debates. But more importantly, it raised more eyebrows than the royals would probably like. And yet, through all the noise, the two have kept choosing each other.

That is what makes Rebel Royals fascinating. It isn’t another glossy “royals behaving royally” documentary. It is about two people refusing to fit the mould and the backlash that comes with breaking tradition. You get everything in this documentary: family drama, public scandal, wedding prep, and plenty of raw, unpolished moments that prove this is no fairy tale.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when centuries-old traditions collide with modern love and spiritual mysticism, this is the Netflix watch that will answer it. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the plot?

At its heart, Rebel Royals follows Märtha and Durek as they juggle their relationship with relentless public scrutiny. Yes, the series acknowledges the controversies that have followed them. That includes Durek’s shaman practices, Märtha’s clash with royal expectations, and the Norwegian public’s mixed reactions. But it’s not just about headlines.

The documentary goes inside their day-to-day lives: how they parent, how they blend their families, and how they prepare for what could be the most talked-about royal wedding of the decade. It is part romance, part reality check, and part spiritual soap opera.

Who is in the cast?

There’s no cast in the traditional sense. Just two very real, very captivating leads. Princess Märtha Louise, the eldest daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja, has always been the “royal rebel”. She speaks openly about her clairvoyant gifts, once ran a school teaching people to communicate with angels, and has never been afraid to stir conversation.

Her partner, Durek Verrett, is a Los Angeles-based shaman whose client list includes big Hollywood names. His spiritual healing practices, larger-than-life personality, and controversial claims have sparked headlines of their own. Together, they are an unlikely but magnetic duo.

Is there a trailer?

Yes, and it sets the tone perfectly. The trailer shows glimpses of Märtha and Durek navigating daily life, dodging criticism, and planning their wedding while never dimming their personalities. It looks intimate, and there are surprisingly funny moments.

When does Rebel Royals release?

The wait is over: Rebel Royals is streaming now on Netflix. It was released on September 16th, and whether you come for the royal drama, the cultural clash, or just to see how a princess and a shaman pull off wedding planning under a microscope, it’s the kind of binge that will leave you talking.