Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly stated that she was "manipulated" by Jeffrey Epstein and expressed regret over her contact with the late financier. The statement was shared on social media by Dutch news outlet TPO - ThePostOnline on March 20, 2026.
According to the social media post, the Crown Princess described her experience with Epstein as one of manipulation. She has expressed remorse regarding the contact between them. The original statement appears to have been published in Dutch on the TPO website.
Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was known to have connections with numerous high-profile individuals across various sectors. His associations have been the subject of extensive investigation and public scrutiny.
The Norwegian royal family has maintained a relatively low profile regarding Epstein-related matters in the past. This statement from Crown Princess Mette-Marit represents a direct acknowledgment of her connection to Epstein and her perspective on that relationship.
The Crown Princess's statement comes amid ongoing public interest in Epstein's network of associates and the extent of various individuals' connections to him. Many public figures who had some form of contact with Epstein have subsequently addressed those associations as more information about his criminal activities has become public.
The full details of Mette-Marit's statement and the context of her contact with Epstein were not included in the social media post. Readers were directed to the TPO website for more comprehensive information about her remarks.
This development adds to the growing list of public figures who have addressed their past associations with Epstein as more information about his criminal activities has emerged through various investigations and legal proceedings.
