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Norwegian Royal Family Attends Oslo Pride After Maud Angelica Behn’s Bisexual Coming-Out

Princess Märtha Louise’s public affirmations underscored a growing embrace of LGBTQ+ visibility within Norway’s monarchy.

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Märtha Louise von Norwegen
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Overview

  • Maud Angelica Behn, 22, marked her first public declaration of bisexuality at the end of June with an Instagram post reading “Happy Pride von einer bisexuellen Person.”
  • On July 1, Princess Märtha Louise commented “Liebe ist Liebe” under her daughter’s post and published her own message stating “Liebe ist nie falsch” to honor LGBTQ+ courage.
  • The royal family, including Princess Märtha Louise’s husband Durek Verrett—who is also openly bisexual—marched alongside Maud Angelica at this week’s Oslo Pride Parade.
  • Maud Angelica is the eldest daughter of Princess Märtha Louise and the late Ari Behn and has two younger sisters, Leah Isadora and Emma Tallulah.
  • The family’s visible support has garnered widespread positive media attention, reinforcing messages of acceptance and solidarity for bisexual individuals and the broader LGBTQ+ community.