Overview
- In a tearful NRK interview, Mette-Marit expressed regret, denied witnessing illegal conduct, and said she ended contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014.
- U.S. Justice Department files show she corresponded with Epstein from 2011 to 2014 and stayed at his Palm Beach home for four days in 2013.
- Newly surfaced emails appear to undercut her 2019 explanation, including a 2011 note saying she had googled him and it “didn't look too good,” which she said she does not recall.
- Political and public pressure has grown, with an unusual rebuke from the prime minister and polling showing support for the monarchy falling to 60% in February from 70% in January.
- The princess has stepped back from duties because of pulmonary fibrosis, spoke as her eldest son’s rape case concluded hearings this week, and received on-camera support from Crown Prince Haakon.