The Norwegian Library Association has announced the termination of its patronage with Crown Princess Mette-Marit amid controversies surrounding her past connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes after private emails revealed a closer friendship than previously known, prompting concerns over trust and alignment with the association's values. This revelation has led to discussions within the organization regarding the implications of such associations and their impact on their mission.

Since January, when the inappropriate connections surfaced, the Royal Court has signaled that there would be more information forthcoming from the Crown Princess herself. However, the Norwegian Library Association has expressed disappointment over the lack of communication and clarity regarding her stance on the matter. The association's board believes that trust has been broken and that the crown princess's understanding of her role did not align with the association's expectations.

In their official statement, the Norwegian Library Association outlined that the values recently highlighted are incompatible with their ethos. The organization aims to promote integrity and responsibility, and in light of the recent revelations, they have decided to dissociate from the Crown Princess to uphold these principles.