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Norwegian Crown Princess Acknowledges Poor Judgement in Epstein Ties
Oslo, Norway – Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere publicly affirmed on Monday that Crown Princess Mette-Marit exhibited inadequate discretion in her past associations with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This statement follows the release of new documents detailing extensive correspondence between The Crown Princess and Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
Details of the Correspondence Emerge
Newly Unsealed files from the U.S. Justice Department, made public on Friday, reveal a series of emails exchanged between Mette-Marit and epstein in the years following his guilty plea to charges of sex crimes involving minors.The nature and extent of this communication have prompted scrutiny and calls for greater clarity.
Official Response and Apology
Princess Mette-Marit issued a public apology on Saturday, expressing regret for maintaining contact with Epstein and admitting to exercising poor judgement. Prime Minister Stoere afterward echoed her sentiment during a press conference, stating his agreement with her self-assessment. “I am really using her own words,” Stoere stated to reporters. “She says she has showed bad judgement. I agree.”
Calls for Further Disclosure
While Stoere acknowledged the Crown Princess’s apology, he also suggested that other prominent Norwegians mentioned in the Epstein documents shoudl provide further clarity regarding their interactions with the late financier.“We have seen that the data that has emerged has shed more light on the matter than what has been said before,” he asserted, urging those involved to fully disclose the extent of their contacts.
Additional Challenges Facing the Royal Family
This revelation arrives amidst other difficulties for the Norwegian Royal Family. Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, from a previous relationship, is due to stand trial on charges of rape and domestic violence, with proceedings commencing on Tuesday. Together, the Crown Princess continues to address a serious health challenge, requiring a future lung transplant due to pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosed in 2018.
A History of Recent issues
The Norwegian monarchy has navigated several public challenges in recent years. King Harald V, currently Europe’s oldest reigning monarch at 88 years old, experienced health setbacks in 2024 requiring hospitalisation and the implantation of a pacemaker. Moreover, King Harald’s daughter, Princess Martha Louise, stepped down from official royal duties in 2022 to pursue personal ventures after facing criticism for commercial endeavours and a Netflix documentary.
