Norwegian media reports that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been interviewed by NRK about her extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein, which became public knowledge at the end of January. Following the revelation, the Norwegian Royal Palace indicated that she would provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding their interactions. The Crown Princess is reportedly in a challenging situation and has requested understanding as she takes the necessary time to gather her thoughts before the public address.

The timing of her explanation has been a point of ambiguity as the royal family has not specified when and how this information would be disclosed. The Crown Princess had previously made headlines when she mentioned that her chronic lung condition had worsened, which she also chose to address in an interview with NRK before Christmas. Recently, Sofie Gran Aspunvik, editor at NRK, confirmed that the interview with the Crown Princess has been conducted and is currently being finalized for release.

The details about the interview indicate a focused attempt to revisit the Crown Princess's past actions regarding Epstein, particularly what she found when she googled his name back in 2011. This questioning suggests that the interview will not only address her past contacts but also her reflections and responses to the unfolding media narrative surrounding Epstein’s implications. It is expected that the interview will shed light on her perspectives and potentially clarify any misconceptions about her relationship with Epstein, thereby seeking to mitigate public speculation about the royal's connections to the controversial figure.