Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit admits being manipulated by Jeffrey Epstein

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit acknowledged being manipulated by convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a rare interview, revealing her close friendship with the disgraced financier. The princess, who married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, stated she deeply regretted not investigating Epstein's past more thoroughly. Her name appears in Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice, raising questions about her suitability to become queen amid polls showing majority Norwegian opposition to the idea. Mette-Marit described their relationship as friendly but emphasized she was deceived to an extent that made her feel unsafe after incidents. She ended their friendship but did not disclose details. The interview came as she faces personal challenges including her son's rape trial and her own incurable lung disease requiring a risky transplant. Prince Haakon defended her character, calling her caring and strong.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/20/norway-crown-princess-says-she-was-manipulated-by-epstein/