Inside Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn’s 2002 wedding

Her brother’s rule-breaking marriage to a woman with a complex past paved the way for Princess Märtha Louise of Norway to marry author Ari Behn one year later. Her brother having subverted protocol, Princess Märtha Louise didn’t hesitate when Behn proposed to her, despite the media’s critical view of the writer.

They united at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway, in a wedding attended by both European and British royalty. Princess Märtha Louise arrived with her father, King Harald V of Norway, in a simple sleeveless gown layered with a Swarovski crystal-encrusted coat by Norwegian designer Wenche Lyche. The bride also wore a sparkling headpiece – Queen Maud’s pearl and diamond tiara. After a kiss on the balcony of the Stiftsgården Palace in Norway, the couple hosted a private reception at the palace where the bride removed her coat for the evening reception.

Although they’ve since divorced, Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn’s wedding was one for the history books. Scroll through to look back on these royal nuptials.

The princess leaves the royal residence with her father King Harald V for her wedding.

The couple wave to crowds as they walk to Stiftsgården Palace after their wedding ceremony.

Emerging on the balcony of Stiftsgården Palace to greet the crowds below.

The bride wore a coat dress by Norwegian designer Wenche Lyche and Queen Maud’s pearl and diamond tiara.

The couple share their first kiss as husband and wife.

The couple wave to crowds of well-wishes as the royal family looks on.

The bride and groom at their official evening reception where Princess Märtha Louise removed her coat to reveal a simple slip dress underneath.Click Here: