Leah Isadora Behn, the 21-year-old granddaughter of Norway's King Harald V, has announced her participation in the upcoming season of the Norwegian reality television show "Skal vi danse," which translates to "Shall We Dance." The show is the Norwegian iteration of the international "Dancing with the Stars" franchise.
Behn, the second daughter of former Princess Martha Louise and the late Norwegian author Ari Behn, confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing her official portrait for the program. In a translated caption, she stated, "Surprise!!! This fall will be crazy."
Behn, who works as a model and influencer, appeared in a glamorous blue strapless gown, paired with bright pink stilettos and matching bracelet for her official portrait. Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves, and she accessorized with delicate hoop earrings.
She is one of Martha Louise's three daughters. Her older sister, Maud Angelica Behn, is an artist and fifth in line to the Norwegian throne, while her younger sister, Emma Tallulah Behn, is 17 and an accomplished showjumper. None of the sisters hold royal titles or are working members of the royal family.
All three sisters were present at their mother's wedding to Durek Verrett, an American shaman, in 2022. Martha Louise relinquished her royal duties prior to the wedding, a move that has been compared to "Norway's Megxit." The couple has faced public scrutiny regarding Verrett's past and their use of royal status.
A documentary titled "Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story" chronicled the lead-up to their wedding, highlighting controversies surrounding Verrett's background. Verrett has made controversial statements, including claims about chemotherapy and childhood cancer, and has faced accusations of sexual assault, which he has denied.
Behn's mother, Martha Louise, and Verrett are also set to appear in a forthcoming reality series, "Alternative Norway," which will offer insights into the country's esoteric community. The show is expected to feature various spiritual practitioners, including clairvoyants and animal interpreters.