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Norway’s crown princess had years of contact with Epstein, files suggest

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentFebruary 1, 2026 at 07:26 PM
Norway’s crown princess had years of contact with Epstein, files suggest
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Newly unsealed files revealed Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. The files, released by the US Justice Department, contain nearly 1,000 mentions of the princess, including numerous emails exchanged between her and Epstein. The emails suggest a close relationship, with Mette-Marit expressing affection and sharing personal thoughts with Epstein. The revelations come as Mette-Marit's son faces trial for rape and other charges. Mette-Marit has acknowledged the contact, stating she regrets her "poor judgment" and finds it "embarrassing." The Norwegian media is focusing on the nature of the emails, which occurred after Epstein's conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.

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Political Strategy
Primary framing
Human Interest
Secondary framing
Mixed Tone
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Key Claims (5)

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Mette-Marit said she showed poor judgment and deeply regretted having any contact with Epstein.

quote — Mette-Marit100% confidence

Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, is facing trial for rape.

factual — Article's own claim100% confidence

Mette-Marit told Epstein in 2011 that she had "Googled" him and "it didn't look too good".

factual — Article's own claim (from files)90% confidence

The files include scores of emails traded between Mette-Marit and Epstein from 2011 to 2014.

factual — Norwegian daily VG90% confidence

Newly unsealed files appear to show years of extensive contact between Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein.

factual — Article's own claim90% confidence
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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Crown Prince Haakon 30% VG 40% Florida 40% Palm Beach 40% US Justice Department 50% Marius Borg Høiby ×260% Norway ×270% Mette-Marit ×990% Jeffrey Epstein ×990%

Keywords

jeffrey epstein 100% crown princess mette-marit 90% sex offender 80% emails 70% unsealed files 70% child sex crimes 60% royal family 60% marius borg høiby 50% scandal 50% rape trial 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Article Type
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Norway

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