Norwegian Royal Family and Jeffrey Epstein Connections

Reference TimelineLast updated APR 21
SUMMARY

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway stated on April 20, 2026, that she felt unsafe and manipulated during encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, following revelations from the "Epstein files" detailing their extensive contact between 2011 and 2014. As of April 20, 2026, the Norwegian parliament has established an independent investigative commission to examine connections between the country's foreign office and Epstein, while the Princess faces a "double crisis" with her son's ongoing rape trial. She has apologized for her "poor judgment," admitting she Googled Epstein in 2011 and found concerning results, yet maintained contact, stating, "I was manipulated and deceived." Documents reveal invitations to Epstein's private island and emails where she wrote, "I miss my crazy friend," though the palace denies she ever visited.

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April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Crown Princess Mette-Marit stated in her first public interview in March 2026 that she felt unsafe d…

    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.

  2. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is facing a 'double crisis' as her past association with Jeffre…

    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

  1. The Norwegian parliament has voted to establish an independent investigative commission to examine connections between the country's foreign office and Jeffrey Epstein.

    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.

  2. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway stated in a recent interview that she was "manipulated and dece…

    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.

  3. 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.

    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

  1. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has issued renewed apologies for her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of new U.

    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.

  2. Newly released documents indicate Crown Princess Mette-Marit was invited to Jeffrey Epstein's privat…

    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

  1. The US Justice Department releases a new tranche of "Epstein files," containing millions of documents that shed light on his connections.

    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

  1. Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, is charged with 38 crimes, including rape and sexual assault, in a separate but concurrent scandal.

    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

  1. Norwegian media first reports on Mette-Marit's contact with Epstein, prompting her to minimize the relationship and claim limited knowledge of his crimes.

    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

  1. Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial for new sex trafficking charges.

    Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial for new sex trafficking charges.

January 2014 — 1 developments

  1. Mette-Marit ends written contact with Epstein, reportedly due to concerns that he was attempting to use their relationship for leverage.

    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

January 2012 — 1 developments

  1. Mette-Marit and Epstein engage in extensive email correspondence, including discussions about "naked…

    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

  1. Mette-Marit emails Epstein, stating she "Googled" him and "it didn't look too good," indicating an early awareness of his past.

    Mette-Marit emails Epstein, stating she "Googled" him and "it didn't look too good," indicating an early awareness of his past.

  2. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the beginning of their contact.

    Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the beginning of their contact.

June 2008 — 1 developments

  1. Jeffrey Epstein is convicted of child sexual abuse in Florida, pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.

    Jeffrey Epstein is convicted of child sexual abuse in Florida, pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.