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flag Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit sparked a scandal by admitting she was misled by Jeffrey Epstein, damaging the monarchy’s image.

flag Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit said in a March 2026 interview she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret over her past contacts with the late sex offender, which included a 2013 stay at his Palm Beach home. flag The revelations, drawn from newly released U.S. Justice Department documents, sparked public backlash and a rare rebuke from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, prompting calls for a full explanation and an independent inquiry. flag Though she denied any knowledge of illegal activity and maintained the relationship was friendly, the scandal has damaged the monarchy’s reputation, with public support dropping to 60% and republic support rising to 27%. flag The controversy intensified as her son, Marius Borg Høiby, faced a high-profile rape trial, and two organizations severed ties with her.

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