Norway Crown Princess Apologises To King And Queen Over Epstein Friendship

oslo : Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologized again Friday for her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, one of many scandals to hit the Scandinavian country’s monarchy.

“I also apologize for the situation I put the royal family, especially the King and Queen, into,” Mette-Marit said in a statement from the royal palace. he said.

New files on Epstein released by the US Department of Justice last week included extensive email correspondence between Mette-Marit and Epstein after he was convicted of child sex crimes in 2008.

Mette-Marit, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, Harald’s son and heir to the throne, had previously apologized for continuing their contact, saying she made a poor decision.

On Monday, Norway’s prime minister said Mette-Marit and other prominent Norwegians named in the latest released Epstein documents should provide more details about their dealings with Epstein.

The Norwegian royal family is currently struggling with many challenges. Mette-Marit’s son Marius, who had an affair before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, is currently on trial for rape and domestic violence