Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has found herself at the center of a scandal after a previously unreleased photo emerged, which connects her to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein. Reports indicate that Mette-Marit maintained contact with Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, raising questions about her associations. The photo, taken in 2012, also shows her with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for various crimes including the trafficking of minors.

The Crown Princess's encounter with Maxwell reportedly took place at the Clinton Global Initiative conference, which was hosted by former US President Bill Clinton. It has been noted that the meeting lasted only a couple of minutes, and representatives from the royal household stated that Mette-Marit does not have any recollection of the meeting with Maxwell. The emergence of this photo adds to the scrutiny surrounding the Crown Princess, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations and discussions related to Epstein and his network.

Recent documents related to the Epstein case have revealed additional details about various individuals linked to him, further intensifying public interest and media focus on Mette-Marit. As the story develops, many are watching closely how the royal family will respond to these renewed allegations and what implications this will have for Mette-Marit’s public image and her role within the Norwegian royal family.