By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Newly released documents reveal extensive contact between Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the late Jeffrey Epstein, with nearly 1,000 mentions of her in the files. The emails, spanning from 2011 to 2014, suggest a close relationship, including messages where she called him “charming” and “soft-hearted.” These revelations come as Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, faces trial on multiple charges, including rape. In response to the release of the documents, the Princess stated she showed poor judgment and deeply regrets having contact with Epstein.
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Norway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, has found herself at the center of a storm, and it’s all thanks to the recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. These files, unveiled by the US Justice Department, have revealed an extensive and revealing connection between her and the disgraced financier, suggesting years of contact. The sheer volume of communication is staggering, with nearly a thousand mentions of her name. This all comes at a particularly delicate time for the Norwegian royal family, as her son, Marius Borg Høiby, is about to face trial on 32 counts, including rape and assault charges, potentially facing up to 16 years in prison. The timing couldn’t be worse, and the fallout is likely to be significant.
The files paint a picture of a relationship that was far from casual. Emails exchanged between Mette-Marit and Epstein span from 2011 to 2014, when he had already been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor. The correspondence suggests an intimacy that goes beyond mere acquaintance. There are messages where she tells Epstein that he “tickles her brain” and calls him “soft hearted” and “such a sweetheart.” In another email, she mentions that she’d “Googled” him, adding that “it didn’t look too good,” although the details of her search were left unsaid. There are discussions about meeting up, and even a stay at his Palm Beach home, adding to the layers of complexity in their interactions.
Her response to the revelations, a statement expressing “deep sympathy and solidarity” with Epstein’s victims, is understandable. But, Mette-Marit also admitted that she was responsible “for not having checked Epstein’s background more closely and not understanding quickly enough what kind of person he was.” Though the Crown Princess claims she ended communication with Epstein after his alleged attempts to leverage their relationship, the impact of her actions is immense and the scrutiny she faces is deserved. It raises serious questions about judgment and association, especially considering his criminal record and the type of crimes for which he was being investigated.
The Norwegian media’s attention has been firmly focused on these emails, and with good reason. This scandal comes in the wake of the upcoming trial of her son, Marius Borg Høiby, and is just adding more fuel to the fire. He was born before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, so he is not in line for the throne. He is facing serious allegations, including charges of rape and assault. The fact that the royal couple are not expected to attend the trial further emphasizes the sensitive nature of the situation. It’s hard to imagine how this could possibly be more awkward for the family.
The story goes far beyond the Crown Princess. It raises questions about the behavior of the global elite, a subject that’s being discussed far and wide. The fact that the Crown Princess’s son is accused of rape and assault while she was close with a convicted sex offender is a startling coincidence. It also points to a larger problem of power and privilege. The fact that these files and the trial are happening now feels significant. The public is certainly shocked, and the PM has condemned the Crown Princess’ actions, a very unusual move.
It’s tempting to see this as an isolated incident, but the truth is it’s a symptom of a larger problem. The whole thing reeks of the normalized behavior among the wealthy and powerful. It’s the kind of thing where the rules don’t seem to apply, where there are no consequences for bad actions. The entire situation reminds us that this is a “social norms among the ruling class, and the general public’s impotence to do anything about it” problem.
This situation isn’t just a right-wing problem, it’s a human one. The scale of Epstein’s network is vast and the number of powerful people involved seems endless. It’s a reminder that we are up against forces much bigger than we realize. There are so many questions about where this will lead. Will there be further investigations? Will those involved face consequences? Only time will tell, but this is clearly a story that is only just beginning.