Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has come under scrutiny following revelations regarding her alleged pre-planned meeting with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2012. Initial statements from the Norwegian royal family suggested that during a holiday in Saint Barthélemy, the meeting between the Crown Prince couple and Epstein was merely a chance encounter. The royal spokesperson, Guri Varpe, characterized the encounter as a random greeting. However, recent reports from Norwegian media outlets TV2 and Se og Hør challenge this narrative, claiming that Mette-Marit had communicated her holiday plans to Epstein months prior to the vacation.

According to TV2, it is alleged that Mette-Marit informed Epstein about her plans to vacation on the island in November 2012, which raises questions about the nature of their relationship. The media outlets have suggested that rather than being an inadvertent meeting, it was in fact a pre-arranged encounter, pointing to a more complex connection between the Crown Princess and the convicted sex offender. This discovery not only casts a shadow over Mette-Marit’s statements but also has implications for public perception of the Norwegian royal family and their ties to controversial figures.

The scandal surrounding this revelation is significant as it reflects broader concerns about accountability and transparency among public figures, especially those within royal circles. With growing scrutiny from the media and the public, the royal family's image may face challenges, prompting discussions about their dealings and relationships with individuals like Epstein, who is infamous for his criminal background. The situation is likely to evolve as further information comes to light and as Norwegian media continues to investigate the full extent of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's relationship with Epstein.