Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, under scrutiny due to her past associations, has issued another apology following new revelations about her correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. Recent documents have surfaced that include emails where she seemingly flattered the convicted sex offender.
The princess, who is married to King Harald V’s son, expressed her remorse after her name was mentioned in files published last Friday. According to a report, this correspondence dates back to when Epstein reached out to her in 2012—almost a decade after she married Crown Prince Haakon—asking for introductions to young women in Scandinavia.
In one email, Epstein humorously remarked, “How’s the weather? I’m looking for a wife. Paris is interesting, but I prefer Scandinavia.” Mette-Marit responded, still in disbelief, “I’m still trying to get over the shock that you’re actually looking for a wife…”
He further mentioned two women in their mid-twenties, leading her to joke, “Oh my god! I must have been drunk and misspelled it. The girls are 24 and 25? I love Oslo too. Call me TMR.”
Another email revealed Epstein sharing a scientific paper with Mette-Marit, commenting that she preferred “to live in the land of make-believe.” To this, she replied, “You always make me smile… Because you tickle my brain.”
So far, there is no evidence linking Mette-Marit to Epstein’s trafficking activities, and the Royal Palace emphasized she never visited his private island. This scandal comes alongside ongoing legal troubles for her son, Marius Borg Højbi, who is facing multiple charges, including rape.
Reflecting on her ties to Epstein, Mette-Marit stated, “I deeply regret this and this is my responsibility. I regret my poor judgment and my contact with Epstein. I’m just embarrassed.” She also acknowledged that while Epstein is responsible for his actions, she should have been more vigilant about his background.
This situation adds to a series of controversies surrounding the royal family, particularly given her son’s current trial, which has drawn significant media attention. If found guilty, he could face over a decade in prison, complicating the already turbulent climate for the Crown Princess.
Since marrying Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, Mette-Marit has remained a divisive figure in Norway, particularly given her past relationships, including one with a known human trafficker.
