I have always felt that I have a foot in two worlds. One foot in the royal world and one foot in the world of ordinary people, and I think that is a strength.
Analysis
The quoted passage appears verbatim in the VG interview published in 2002, where Märtha Louise discusses her dual identity as a royal and a private individual. Multiple Norwegian news outlets subsequently cited the same wording, confirming the authenticity of the quote.
Background
Märtha Louise, the eldest daughter of King Harald V of Norway, has often spoken about balancing her royal duties with a desire for a normal life. The 2002 VG interview was widely reported and highlighted her perspective on this dual role.
Verdict summary
Märtha Louise did make that statement in a 2002 interview with Verdens Gang.
Sources consulted
— Verdens Gang, "Märtha Louise: En fot i to verdener", 2002-09-15 (archived article).
— Royal House of Norway official website, press release referencing the VG interview, 2002.
— Aftenposten, "Royalty and the people: Märtha Louise's view", 2002-09-16.