Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is stepping away from her royal role.

The 51-year-old daughter of King Harald V and Queen Sonja has renounced

the royal responsibilities she inherited at birth,

the Royal House of Norway announced Monday.

The decision was made so that Märtha Louise can more freely pursue other

interests without the restrictions of being affiliated with the crown,

comes ahead of her wedding to her fiancé Shaman Durek.

"Princess Märtha Louise wishes to differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship

the Royal House of Norway

The Princess has therefore decided,

in consultation with His Majesty The King and other close family members