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Norway's royal family is facing a major reputational blow after the publication of new details in the Epstein dossier revealed communications between the sex offender and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
According to documents released by the US Department of Justice, Mette-Marit exchanged frequent emails with Epstein, whom she described in some messages as “loving,” “kind-hearted,” and “very attractive.” The princess herself later admitted that she had shown “poor judgment.”
The royal palace responded by stating that Mette-Marit "firmly withdraws from Epstein's abuses and criminal acts" and that she "did not understand what kind of man he was before."
In a public statement, the princess apologized, saying: "The messages between me and Epstein do not represent the person I want to be. I apologize for the situation I have put the Royal Family in."
The scandal has sparked strong public reactions. "Trust in the Crown Princess has fallen sharply ," royal correspondent Tove Taalesen said, adding that uncertainty is growing.
The pressure was also added by politics. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that Mette-Marit had shown "poor judgment," a rare intervention against a member of the royal family.
The situation is further aggravated by the fact that several charitable and cultural organizations have announced the termination or reconsideration of cooperation with Mette-Marit, arguing that the links with Epstein are "serious and disturbing."
At a time when King Harald V is 88 and Prince Haakon often acts as regent, the scandal has opened up public debate for the first time about whether Mette-Marit should become queen. Analysts say the revelations have severely damaged her image and seriously undermined the trust she had built up over the years.
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