This week, several organizations under the royal patronage of Crown Princess Mette-Marit have received SMS communication from the Palace offering to continue dialogue. The organizations, including Kirkens SOS and the Amandus Festival, confirmed this engagement to the media, indicating a proactive approach from the Palace in addressing concerns arising from recent disclosures. This outreach follows a letter sent by the Palace acknowledging and thanking the organizations for their candid feedback regarding their experiences with the Crown Princess.

The context for this renewed communication stems from mounting questions regarding the nature and length of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which appears to be more extensive than previously understood. The Palace’s outreach may serve as an attempt to mitigate the fallout from these revelations and to provide reassurances to the organizations involved, which have requested more detailed information in light of these developments.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has expressed her intention to provide more clarity about her associations with Epstein but has indicated that she will need additional time to do so. This situation underscores the ongoing scrutiny facing public figures, particularly those in royal families, as they navigate their relationships and responsibilities amidst sensitive societal issues like sexual misconduct.