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Princess Sofia's Mentor Linked to Epstein Scandal

12/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Emails show Barbro Ehnbom, mentor to Princess Sofia of Sweden, facilitated introductions to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ehnbom claimed she connected successful women to Epstein.
She denied mediating for Princess Sofia.
The disclosures come as royal scrutiny of ties to Epstein intensifies after Prince Andrew's title removal.
Princess Sofia is 41, married Prince Carl Philip in 2015, and welcomed their fourth child in February 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal began in 2019 with his arrest for sex trafficking, exposing ties to influential figures like Prince Andrew, who faced public backlash and lost royal titles. Epstein's death in August 2019, ruled a suicide, raised suspicions and conspiracy theories, prompting investigations into his associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.

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Story summary

Emails show Barbro Ehnbom, mentor to Princess Sofia of Sweden, facilitated introductions to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ehnbom claimed she connected successful women to Epstein.
She denied mediating for Princess Sofia.
The disclosures come as royal scrutiny of ties to Epstein intensifies after Prince Andrew's title removal.
Princess Sofia is 41, married Prince Carl Philip in 2015, and welcomed their fourth child in February 2025.

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