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Norwegian royal family involved in Epstein scandal
2026-02-08 23:22:26 / BOTA
The Norwegian royal family is facing one of the most difficult weeks in recent years, after two issues that have put Crown Princess Mette-Marit at the center of public debate.
First, her 29-year-old son, Marius Borg Høiby, appeared in court in Oslo, where he denied four charges of rape.
He broke down in tears during the first day of testimony. Høiby is not in the line of succession, having been born before Mette-Marit's marriage to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001.
Haakon stressed in a statement that his adopted son is a private citizen and not an official member of the Royal House. However, that has not stopped public debate about the impact the issue could have on the monarchy's image.
The second controversy is related to documents released by American authorities, which mention Mette-Marit's correspondence with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, previously convicted of sex crimes. The princess has previously expressed regret for her contacts with him.
Recent developments have sparked open discussions in Norway about her future role as queen, especially at a time when King Harald V, 88, has experienced health problems and Prince Haakon has served occasionally as regent.
Several charitable and cultural organizations have announced that they are reviewing or terminating their cooperation with Mette-Marit, seeking clarification from the Royal House.
The princess was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, which has further increased speculation about her future in a public role.
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