Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 75% complete by Amelia Nierenberg and Megan SpeciaFebruary 2, 2026 at 07:20 PM

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Newly released files have increased scrutiny on the British and Norwegian royal families due to their members' connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, including emails, reveal that Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Sarah Ferguson, former Duchess of York, maintained relationships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction as a sex offender. The emails, sent between 2011 and 2013, suggest a closer relationship between the Crown Princess and Epstein than previously acknowledged by the palace. The files were released by the Department of Justice as part of a larger release of documents. Crown Princess Mette-Marit has since expressed regret for her contact with Epstein and acknowledged not investigating his background thoroughly.

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Department of Justice 40% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 40% Britain 50% Norway ×360% British Royal Family 65% Norwegian Royal Family ×270% Sarah Ferguson ×275% Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway ×585% Jeffrey Epstein ×995%

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