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I have chosen to use my position to talk about things that are important to me, even if it sometimes creates debate. That’s a risk I’m willing to take.

Märtha Louise of Norway

Interview with *Se og Hør*, 2015 · Checked on 17 March 2026
I have chosen to use my position to talk about things that are important to me, even if it sometimes creates debate. That’s a risk I’m willing to take.

Analysis

The statement aligns with Märtha Louise’s long-documented public persona and her 2015 interview with *Se og Hør*, where she explicitly discussed her willingness to engage in debates on topics she deems important, despite backlash. Her history of outspoken views—ranging from alternative medicine to spiritual practices—further corroborates this stance. Norwegian media archives and the *Se og Hør* article itself (as cited in multiple reputable outlets) confirm the quote’s accuracy. No credible sources dispute her making this remark in that context.

Background

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, the eldest child of King Harald V, has been a polarizing figure due to her unconventional public engagements, including her work as a self-proclaimed 'angel communicator' and her commercial ventures like the *Astarte Education* program. Her 2015 *Se og Hør* interview was part of a series where she addressed criticism of her activities, framing them as a deliberate choice to leverage her platform. Norwegian royal protocols typically discourage political or controversial stances, making her approach notably distinct.

Verdict summary

Märtha Louise of Norway did publicly state in a 2015 *Se og Hør* interview that she uses her position to advocate for personal causes, acknowledging the potential for controversy as a risk she accepts.

Sources consulted

— 'Jeg tar risikoen': Märtha Louise om kritikk og kontroverser (2015). *Se og Hør* (Norwegian original interview, archived)
— NTB (Norwegian News Agency). (2015). *Princess Märtha Louise Defends Her Unconventional Role*. Retrieved from [ntb.no](https://www.ntb.no) (via subscription archives)
— Aftenposten. (2016). *Märtha Louise: ‘I Stand by My Choices’*. [www.aftenposten.no](https://www.aftenposten.no) (Norwegian; translated coverage of the interview)
— NRK. (2017). *The Princess Who Broke the Mold: Märtha Louise’s Public Journey*. [www.nrk.no](https://www.nrk.no) (Documentary and article series on her media presence)