The Epstein scandal deals a new blow to Norway’s crown princess.
1 February 2026
Newly unsealed files released this weekend exposed Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The timing could not be worse for Norway’s royal palace: On Tuesday, Mette-Marit’s 29-year-old son will go on trial to face charges of rape, assault and drug offences.
The timing could not be worse for Norway’s royal palace: On Tuesday, Mette-Marit’s 29-year-old son will go on trial to face charges of rape, assault and drug offences.