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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentFebruary 1, 2026 at 07:26 PM

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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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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%

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