Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship

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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has issued a public apology for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after the release of emails between them from 2011-2014. The emails, revealed in a US Justice Department file release, detail plans to meet and a four-day stay at Epstein's Palm Beach home. The princess acknowledged awareness of Epstein's past conviction and expressed regret for not recognizing his true character sooner. The apology follows mounting public pressure for her to address the nature of their relationship and its impact on the Norwegian Royal House. The King and Queen have not commented, while Crown Prince Haakon stated his wife desired to speak but was not currently able to.
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