In a recent interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK, Crown Princess Mette-Marit revealed feelings of unsafe during a 2013 encounter with Jeffrey Epstein at his Palm Beach mansion. She admits being manipulated and deceived by him. The interview comes amid her son's ongoing rape trial, where prosecutors seek a seven-year sentence. Mette-Marit emphasizes her regrets and acknowledges the importance of thorough research. She expresses guilt for Epstein's victims and takes responsibility for not investigating Epstein's background.
She previously met Epstein in 2011, and their relationship continued until 2014. Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sexually abusing underage girls. Mette-Marit tells NRK she was unaware of his criminal activities, only seeing him interact with adults.