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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit Says Epstein “Manipulated and Deceived” Her in NRK Interview

Her televised remarks seek to steady a monarchy facing sliding support.

Overview

  • In a roughly 20‑minute NRK interview, she said she was manipulated and accepted responsibility for not checking Epstein’s background more carefully.
  • She described the connection as a friendship only and said she saw no minors or obvious illegal conduct during a 2013 stay at his Palm Beach residence.
  • She recounted feeling unsafe during that visit and said she called Crown Prince Haakon at the time.
  • She disclosed a serious chronic lung illness that may require a transplant, noting health limitations on her public role.
  • A poll reported by ANSA shows support for the monarchy at 60% versus 70% in January, as her son Marius Hoiby faces trial and UK police scrutiny of Prince Andrew is reportedly poised to expand.