Washington, DC / Oslo — February 8, 2026
Newly released and leaked documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have reignited international scrutiny, this time drawing attention to Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
According to the latest batch of documents made public by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Norwegian royal’s name appears nearly 1,000 times across unredacted and leaked email records. The disclosures have triggered renewed debate within Norway’s royal and political circles, prompting calls for clarification and accountability.
📧 What the Leaked Emails Reveal
The newly surfaced records include email exchanges dated between 2012 and 2013, in which Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Epstein are referenced in private correspondence. The emails reportedly contain personal conversations, informal salutations, and references to meetings.
Some of the messages include affectionate language, while others show Epstein discouraging discussion of personal matters. In one exchange, Epstein reportedly described himself in casual terms, while the Crown Princess responded with remarks that have since drawn public attention.
It is important to note that the documents do not allege criminal wrongdoing by the Crown Princess. However, their contents have revived scrutiny of her past associations.
🏡 Florida Property Stay Mentioned
The leaked files also reference a 2013 email chain mentioning a short stay by Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Epstein’s Palm Beach, Florida property. The arrangement was reportedly facilitated through a mutual acquaintance.
Following the disclosure, Norwegian media outlets and civil society organizations have intensified demands for official explanations regarding the nature and context of the visit.
👑 Crown Princess Previously Expressed Regret
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has previously acknowledged and expressed regret over her past contact with Epstein. In earlier public statements, she said she should have conducted more thorough background checks and described maintaining any form of contact with Epstein as a serious misjudgment.
She also issued a public apology for causing discomfort to Norway’s royal family, including the King and Queen, stating that the situation was embarrassing and deeply regrettable.
⚖️ Former Prime Minister Also Under Review
The Epstein files have also drawn attention to Thorbjørn Jagland, Norway’s former prime minister and former chair of the Nobel Committee.
Norway’s financial crimes investigation unit is examining whether Jagland received gifts, travel benefits, or loans from Epstein. Records reportedly mention a 2014 trip involving Jagland and his family to Epstein’s private island, during the period when he served as chair of the Nobel Committee.
Authorities have stressed that the review is fact-finding in nature, and no conclusions have been reached at this stage.
🌍 Broader Impact
The latest disclosures are part of a wider review of Epstein-related documents that continue to surface years after his death in 2019, when he was found dead in a New York jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors.
As governments and institutions worldwide examine their exposure to Epstein, the revelations underscore the long-lasting global impact of the case and the ongoing demands for transparency.
