Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit Admits to Being ‘Manipulated and Deceived’ by Jeffrey Epstein
Oslo, Norway – Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly acknowledged maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for years after his 2008 conviction, stating she was “manipulated and deceived” during their interactions. The admission, made in a televised interview with NRK, marks a significant moment in the unfolding scandal linked to the release of the “Epstein Files” and has triggered a national reckoning in Norway.
Mette-Marit confirmed contact with Epstein occurred between 2011 and 2014, describing the association as a “grave personal failure” and stating she wished she had never met him. The interview, described as emotionally charged, comes amid growing scrutiny of elite networks exposed in the documents released by the US Department of Justice.
The revelations have prompted a parliamentary investigation into potential links between Epstein and Norway’s foreign office. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has called for “full transparency,” acknowledging the impact on public trust.
Documents from the Epstein Files indicate the relationship was more sustained than previously acknowledged by the royal household. Earlier public apologies suggested limited contact ending before 2011, but the files reveal continued communication until at least 2014, including personal exchanges now subject to intense media scrutiny.
This discrepancy has fueled criticism and raised questions about the judgment of those in positions of power. Public opinion is shifting, with recent polling showing declining support for the monarchy as controversies mount.
The unfolding scandal extends beyond the royal family. Norway’s parliament has moved to establish an independent commission to investigate the extent of Epstein’s connections within the country’s political and diplomatic circles.
The situation is further complicated by the ongoing criminal trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the Crown Princess’s son from a previous relationship, who faces charges including rape and assault. The convergence of these personal and institutional crises has placed unprecedented pressure on the Norwegian monarchy.
The Epstein Files have ignited global debates about accountability within powerful networks, exposing connections between wealth, politics, and influence. Similar investigations and calls for transparency are emerging across Europe and beyond.
The future of the Norwegian monarchy remains uncertain as investigations continue and public trust erodes. Key questions remain regarding the depth of institutional links to Epstein and whether the royal family can restore its credibility. For Mette-Marit, the immediate challenge is navigating the political fallout and rebuilding public confidence.
