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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit Says She Was Manipulated by Jeffrey Epstein

In a rare NRK interview, she apologized, accepting responsibility for not scrutinizing his past sooner.

Overview

  • She confirmed she maintained contact with Epstein from 2011 to 2014 after recent disclosures contradicted earlier suggestions she had cut ties sooner.
  • Describing a January 2013 stay at his Palm Beach residence, she said his behavior made her feel unsafe and prompted a call to Crown Prince Haakon, while stressing she never witnessed illegal activity.
  • She said Epstein was introduced through trusted acquaintances connected to health and international organizations during her UNAIDS work.
  • She expressed anger that victims have not received justice, apologized for possibly helping to legitimize him, and said she wishes she had never met him.
  • She cited worsening pulmonary fibrosis and her son’s recent trial as reasons for delayed explanations, and said she did not realize he was a sexual offender until 2019.