Norwegian Royal Family and Jeffrey Epstein Connections
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison on June 15-16, 2026, for rape and other offenses, amidst revelations from newly released Jeffrey Epstein files detailing his mother's past associations. As of June 16, 2026, new U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal extensive email correspondence between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, confirming she stayed at Epstein's Palm Beach home in 2013, contradicting previous statements. King Harald V defended Mette-Marit, stating she ended the connection early, while the Norwegian parliament established an independent investigative commission on March 25, 2026, to examine foreign office connections to Epstein. Crown Princess Mette-Marit has apologized for her "poor judgment," stating she felt "manipulated and deceived" by Epstein, despite admitting to Googling him in 2011 and finding concerning results.
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June 2026 — 3 developments
Norway Crown Princess' Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape and Other Offenses
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison on June 15-16, 2026, for rape and other offenses. This sentencing occurred in the wake of the Epstein files' release, which brought to light his mother's past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
New documents reveal extensive email correspondence between Norwegian Crown Princess and Jeffrey Epstein
New documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal extensive email correspondence between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, suggesting a more intimate relationship than previously acknowledged. These files confirmed she stayed at Epstein's Palm Beach home in 2013, complicating her previous statements.
King Harald V Defends Princess Mette-Marit's Epstein Friendship Amidst Scrutiny
King Harald V of Norway defended Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating she deserves credit for ending the connection early. This statement comes amidst scrutiny from newly released Epstein files, which reveal extensive contact between Mette-Marit and Epstein from 2011 to 2014.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Princess Mette-Marit of Norway photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2012
Newly surfaced images show Princess Mette-Marit of Norway meeting Ghislaine Maxwell at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2012. The royal palace stated Mette-Marit does not recall the meeting. This development comes amid scrutiny following the unsealing of Epstein's files in February 2026.
April 2026 — 2 developments
Crown Princess Mette-Marit felt unsafe during Epstein encounter, manipulated
Crown Princess Mette-Marit stated in her first public interview in March 2026 that she felt unsafe during an encounter with Jeffrey Epstein and reiterated her feelings of being manipulated. The scandal emerged following the release of the Epstein files, which detail her extensive contact with the convicted sex offender between 2011 and 2014.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologizes for Epstein association amid son's trial
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is facing a 'double crisis' as her past association with Jeffrey Epstein coincides with her son's rape trial, impacting the monarchy's popularity. The Princess has apologized for her 'poor judgment' and stated she felt 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein, despite having Googled him in 2011.
March 2026 — 3 developments
Norwegian Parliament Votes to Investigate Foreign Office-Epstein Connections
The Norwegian parliament has voted to establish an independent investigative commission to examine connections between the country's foreign office and Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows revelations from the Epstein files detailing extensive contact between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Epstein between 2011 and 2014.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit says Epstein 'manipulated and deceived' her
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway stated in a recent interview that she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein and did not know he was a sex offender or abuser at the time of their friendship from 2011 to 2014. She admitted to Googling him in 2011 and finding concerning results but attributed her continued contact to being "gullible" and Epstein's manipulative nature.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit admitted Googling Epstein, maintained contact for years
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway admitted in 2011 that she had Googled Jeffrey Epstein and found concerning results, yet maintained contact for several more years. Emails revealed discussions of intimate matters and her queries about 'island life.' The correspondence suggests a close personal friendship, despite the palace denying she ever visited his island.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologizes again for Epstein ties after new files released
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has issued renewed apologies for her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of new U.S. Justice Department files. She expressed her deepest regret and stated that she showed poor judgment and is embarrassed by the association. The apologies come after new files revealed extensive email correspondence between them.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit invited to Epstein's island, palace denies visits
Newly released documents indicate Crown Princess Mette-Marit was invited to Jeffrey Epstein's private island at least twice and wrote "I miss my crazy friend" in an email, though the palace denies she ever visited.
January 2026 — 1 developments
US Justice Department releases new tranche of "Epstein files"
The US Justice Department releases a new tranche of "Epstein files," containing millions of documents that shed light on his connections.
June 2025 — 1 developments
Marius Borg Høiby charged with 38 crimes, including rape and sexual assault
Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, is charged with 38 crimes, including rape and sexual assault, in a separate but concurrent scandal.
September 2019 — 1 developments
Norwegian media reports Mette-Marit's contact with Epstein; she minimizes relationship
Norwegian media first reports on Mette-Marit's contact with Epstein, prompting her to minimize the relationship and claim limited knowledge of his crimes.
August 2019 — 1 developments
Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in jail while awaiting sex trafficking trial
Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial for new sex trafficking charges.
January 2014 — 1 developments
Mette-Marit ends written contact with Epstein
Mette-Marit ends written contact with Epstein, reportedly due to concerns that he was attempting to use their relationship for leverage.
January 2013 — 1 developments
Mette-Marit stays four days at Epstein's Palm Beach estate
Mette-Marit stays for four days at Epstein's Palm Beach estate.
January 2012 — 1 developments
Mette-Marit and Epstein exchanged emails discussing 'naked women' wallpaper and royal boredom.
Mette-Marit and Epstein engage in extensive email correspondence, including discussions about "naked women" wallpaper for her son and her feeling "dying of boredom" with royal duties.
January 2011 — 2 developments
Mette-Marit emails Epstein, expressing concern after Googling him
Mette-Marit emails Epstein, stating she "Googled" him and "it didn't look too good," indicating an early awareness of his past.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway introduced to Jeffrey Epstein
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the beginning of their contact.
June 2008 — 1 developments
Jeffrey Epstein convicted of child sexual abuse in Florida
Jeffrey Epstein is convicted of child sexual abuse in Florida, pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.