In a heartfelt interview that has sent shockwaves through Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit has spoken candidly about her past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, whom she described as someone who manipulated and deceived her.
During a recent televised interview, the Crown Princess expressed her deep regret over having met Epstein, stating, “I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don’t realize it from the start.” Her disclosures come seven weeks after it was revealed that she had maintained extensive correspondence with Epstein from 2011 to 2014, even spending time in his Florida residence.
Mette-Marit acknowledged her failure to thoroughly investigate Epstein’s background, saying it was incredibly important for her to take responsibility for the situation. “I wish I had never met him,” she commented, highlighting the plight of Epstein's victims and voicing her anger over their lack of justice.
This interview was sparked by intense media scrutiny and public pressure, including inquiries from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding her connections to the disgraced financier. The increased attention followed a release of Epstein files by the U.S. justice department, revealing the surprising extent of her relationship with him.
Although Mette-Marit claimed she was unaware of Epstein’s predatory behavior, interviews revealed that she had considered him a “bad guy” and felt uneasy during her interactions with him. Refusing to disclose any specific troubling incidents during her stay at his home, she did elude to having phoned her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, during one concerning moment, suggesting it was enough to make her feel unsafe.
As the crown princess faces public disapproval, notably concerning her judgment, royal commentators have voiced skepticism about her assertions, suggesting that her reluctance to divulge the full extent of her relationship with Epstein raises further questions. Historian and royal correspondent Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen emphasized the need for greater transparency, asserting that the royal family must understand their responsibilities to uphold public trust.
Moreover, Mette-Marit faces ongoing health issues related to pulmonary fibrosis, which may impact her ability to fulfill future royal duties. She stated, “I live with a serious illness... that decides whether I can continue to perform in the role I hold.”
The recent developments have kept both her and the royal family in the spotlight as they navigate this tumultuous period.
During a recent televised interview, the Crown Princess expressed her deep regret over having met Epstein, stating, “I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don’t realize it from the start.” Her disclosures come seven weeks after it was revealed that she had maintained extensive correspondence with Epstein from 2011 to 2014, even spending time in his Florida residence.
Mette-Marit acknowledged her failure to thoroughly investigate Epstein’s background, saying it was incredibly important for her to take responsibility for the situation. “I wish I had never met him,” she commented, highlighting the plight of Epstein's victims and voicing her anger over their lack of justice.
This interview was sparked by intense media scrutiny and public pressure, including inquiries from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding her connections to the disgraced financier. The increased attention followed a release of Epstein files by the U.S. justice department, revealing the surprising extent of her relationship with him.
Although Mette-Marit claimed she was unaware of Epstein’s predatory behavior, interviews revealed that she had considered him a “bad guy” and felt uneasy during her interactions with him. Refusing to disclose any specific troubling incidents during her stay at his home, she did elude to having phoned her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, during one concerning moment, suggesting it was enough to make her feel unsafe.
As the crown princess faces public disapproval, notably concerning her judgment, royal commentators have voiced skepticism about her assertions, suggesting that her reluctance to divulge the full extent of her relationship with Epstein raises further questions. Historian and royal correspondent Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen emphasized the need for greater transparency, asserting that the royal family must understand their responsibilities to uphold public trust.
Moreover, Mette-Marit faces ongoing health issues related to pulmonary fibrosis, which may impact her ability to fulfill future royal duties. She stated, “I live with a serious illness... that decides whether I can continue to perform in the role I hold.”
The recent developments have kept both her and the royal family in the spotlight as they navigate this tumultuous period.
