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Crown Princess Mette-Marit Admits 'Poor Judgement' with Epstein

3/20/2026

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway addressed her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, admitting 'poor judgement' after Epstein's files were released by the United States Department of Justice.
She said she was angry that Epstein's victims have not received justice.
Under pressure from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, she defended her lack of knowledge about Epstein's criminal history, saying, 'I didn't know he was a sex offender'.

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway addressed her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, admitting 'poor judgement' after Epstein's files were released by the United States Department of Justice.
She said she was angry that Epstein's victims have not received justice.
Under pressure from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, she defended her lack of knowledge about Epstein's criminal history, saying, 'I didn't know he was a sex offender'.