Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit showed "poor judgement" regarding her extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. Newly released US Department of Justice files reveal hundreds of instances of communication, including a four-day stay at Epstein's Palm Beach home in 2013. The princess acknowledged her regret and expressed sympathy for Epstein's victims. The Prime Minister's implicit criticism is considered unusual, and he also stated that former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland had exercised "poor judgement" in planning a trip to Epstein's island. This news comes as the princess's son faces trial on multiple charges, raising questions about her advisors and her awareness of Epstein's past.

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Princess Märtha Louise 30% Palm Beach 40% Miami 40% US Department of Justice 50% Thorbjørn Jagland 50% Marius Borg Høiby ×260% Oslo 60% Crown Prince Haakon 60% Jonas Gahr Støre ×280% Norway ×380% Mette-Marit ×890% Jeffrey Epstein ×795%

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jeffrey epstein 100% crown princess mette-marit 90% poor judgement 80% royal family 70% norway 60% sex offender 60% email exchanges 50% scandal 50% marius borg høiby 40% trial 40%

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