Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Embroiled in Jeffrey Epstein Scandal as New Files Unsealed
A shocking revelation has surfaced in Norway's royal family, with newly unsealed files suggesting that Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over several years. The files, released by the US Justice Department on Friday, contain nearly 1,000 mentions of the princess and reveal a plethora of emails exchanged between the two.
The interactions, which span from 2011 to 2014, were marked by a level of familiarity that belies the gravity of Epstein's crimes. In one email, Mette-Marit gushed over Epstein's charm, calling him "very charming" and asking if it was acceptable for a mother to suggest two naked women as wallpaper for her teenage sons. She also described him as "soft-hearted" and "such a sweetheart," a stark contrast to the abuse allegations that would eventually mar his reputation.
The princess also exchanged flirtatious messages with Epstein, including one where she jokingly asked if it was inappropriate for a mother to suggest two naked women carrying a surfboard for her 15-year-old son's wallpaper. Another email saw Mette-Marit express her gratitude for flowers sent by Epstein when she was feeling unwell, signing off with the affectionate "Love, Mm."
Mette-Marit has since acknowledged that she made poor judgment in having contact with Epstein, stating that she had shown "poor judgment" and deeply regretted it. She expressed sympathy for Epstein's victims and took responsibility for not checking his background more thoroughly.
The revelation comes as the royal family is already reeling from a separate scandal involving Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg HΓΈiby, who faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, in what could potentially be the most serious trial of its kind. The palace has stated that the royal couple will not attend the trial, citing Mette-Marit's need to take a private trip during that time.
While inclusion in the files does not imply wrongdoing, the connections between the princess and Epstein have raised eyebrows among Norwegian media and the public. As the seven-week trial of Marius Borg HΓΈiby gets underway in Oslo, concerns will likely linger about how such relationships within the royal family came to pass.
A shocking revelation has surfaced in Norway's royal family, with newly unsealed files suggesting that Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over several years. The files, released by the US Justice Department on Friday, contain nearly 1,000 mentions of the princess and reveal a plethora of emails exchanged between the two.
The interactions, which span from 2011 to 2014, were marked by a level of familiarity that belies the gravity of Epstein's crimes. In one email, Mette-Marit gushed over Epstein's charm, calling him "very charming" and asking if it was acceptable for a mother to suggest two naked women as wallpaper for her teenage sons. She also described him as "soft-hearted" and "such a sweetheart," a stark contrast to the abuse allegations that would eventually mar his reputation.
The princess also exchanged flirtatious messages with Epstein, including one where she jokingly asked if it was inappropriate for a mother to suggest two naked women carrying a surfboard for her 15-year-old son's wallpaper. Another email saw Mette-Marit express her gratitude for flowers sent by Epstein when she was feeling unwell, signing off with the affectionate "Love, Mm."
Mette-Marit has since acknowledged that she made poor judgment in having contact with Epstein, stating that she had shown "poor judgment" and deeply regretted it. She expressed sympathy for Epstein's victims and took responsibility for not checking his background more thoroughly.
The revelation comes as the royal family is already reeling from a separate scandal involving Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg HΓΈiby, who faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, in what could potentially be the most serious trial of its kind. The palace has stated that the royal couple will not attend the trial, citing Mette-Marit's need to take a private trip during that time.
While inclusion in the files does not imply wrongdoing, the connections between the princess and Epstein have raised eyebrows among Norwegian media and the public. As the seven-week trial of Marius Borg HΓΈiby gets underway in Oslo, concerns will likely linger about how such relationships within the royal family came to pass.