Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Admits Deception by Epstein

Sat Mar 21 2026 06:49:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

In a heartfelt interview, Crown Princess Mette-Marit reveals her regrets about her past association with Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing feelings of manipulation and deception.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit expressed deep regret over her connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, stating she felt 'manipulated and deceived' by him. In a recent interview, she addressed the extent of their correspondence from 2011 to 2014 and the emotional turmoil caused by the revelations of their relationship. The princess acknowledged the importance of taking responsibility for her past actions and expressed her sorrow for not realizing Epstein's true nature sooner.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly addressed her relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret over their past interactions in a recently aired interview. During this emotional conversation, she revealed feelings of being 'manipulated and deceived' after details of her correspondence with Epstein from 2011 to 2014 surfaced, raising significant concerns among the public.

In the interview, conducted with NRK, the crown princess reflected on the hundreds of emails exchanged with Epstein and disclosed that she even stayed at his Florida residence during his absence. 'I wish I had never met him,' she stated, underlining the gravity of Epstein's victims' plight and her feelings of anger over the lack of justice for them.

Mette-Marit admitted that she did not fully check Epstein’s background and took responsibility for being unaware of the potential risks associated with her relationship with him. She said, 'It is incredibly important for me to take responsibility for not checking his background more carefully.' The revelations about her connections to Epstein came after millions of files were unsealed, highlighting the extensive nature of their correspondence.

Despite initially downplaying her investigation into Epstein's history, which had become publicly known by then, she expressed a realization of having ignored clear signs. 'I should have told more people something was wrong,' she noted. After a series of intense scrutiny questions from the public and pressure including remarks from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, she felt compelled to clarify her stance.

In discussing her mental state during the period, she portrayed vulnerabilities stating that she is 'overly trusting' and had no prior knowledge of Epstein's predatory behavior. This self-reflection was set against the backdrop of ongoing troubles within the Norwegian royal family, amplifying the need for transparency and accountability moving forward.

As she grapples with her past and the implications of her choices, Mette-Marit continues to balance her royal duties with personal challenges, particularly her ongoing health issues related to pulmonary fibrosis.