Norway's crown princess speaks out on ties to Jeffrey Epstein

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March 20, 2026
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit spoke publicly about her past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Norway's crown princess, Mette-Marit, spoke out about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a 20-minute interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK on Thursday. Mette-Marit is married to Crown Prince Haakon, and her past association with the convicted sex offender has drawn public scrutiny. Her public statement addresses a sensitive issue that has previously caused concern for the Norwegian royal family. This interview marks a direct engagement from the Crown Princess on a controversial topic.

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