Princess Märtha Louise, 51, the eldest daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, has decided to quit royal duties to “differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship to the Royal House of Norway”. The move means Märtha Louise will not be carrying out official duties for the Royal Family at the present time.The organisations previously under her patronage will be offered the patronage of other members of the Royal Family.Stepping down from royal duties alongside her fiance, Durek Verrett, 47, the Princess has a reported staggering net worth she has earned through her career as a writer.According to Idol Net Worth, Märtha Louise has a reported net worth of £17million.She has earned this money as a private businesswoman and alternative therapist.READ MORE: Doria Ragland speaks to Meghan Markle ‘like a child’ on podcast Princess Martha Louise of Norway – net worth (Image: SPLASH NEWS / GETTY) Princess Martha Louise began dating Durek Verrett in 2019 (Image: SPLASH NEWS)However, she will no longer carry out official engagements on behalf of the royal house or represent her charities as a patron.Her parents, King Harald V and Queen Sonja, thanked their only daughter for her contributions.The statement read in part: “The King and Queen wish to thank Princess Märtha Louise for the important work she has carried out in her official capacity for several decades.”She has performed her duties with warmth, care and deep commitment.”DON’T MISS:King Charles’ reign ‘won’t be long’ as he prioritises something else [ASTROLOGY]Zara Tindall stays in good shape by avoiding breakfast foods [DIET]Zara’s ‘biggest worry’ is Mike’s eating habits – must ‘watch his diet’ [WEIGHT LOSS] Martha is the King and Queen of Norway’s eldest child (Image: GETTY)”Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett will attend important family-related gatherings, such as birthday celebrations, as well as certain major sporting events that the Royal Family traditionally attends together.”Märtha Louise was previously married to author Ari Behn. The couple welcomed three daughters together, Maud Angelica, Leah Isadora and Emma Tallulah, before their divorce in 2017.Tragically, Ari died on Christmas Day in 2019.Princess Märtha Louise is the eldest child of the King and Queen of Norway, however, due to the Norwegian constitution at the time, her younger brother Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the throne.