OSLO: Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologized again on Friday for her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, one of several scandals to hit the Nordic country’s monarchy.
“I also apologize for the situation that I have put the royal family in, especially the King and Queen,” Mette-Marit said in a statement released by the royal palace.
New files related to Epstein published by the US Justice Department last week included extensive email correspondence between Mette-Marit and Epstein after he was found guilty of child sex crimes in 2008.
Mette-Marit, the spouse of Harald’s son Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the throne, previously apologized for maintaining contacts, saying she displayed poor judgment.
Norway’s prime minister on Monday said that Mette-Marit, and other prominent Norwegians who were named in the latest Epstein documents published, should provide more details about their involvement with Epstein.
Norway’s royal family is already dealing with several challenges. Marius, Mette-Marit’s son from a relationship predating her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, is currently on trial for rape and domestic violence.
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Norway crown princess apologizes to king and queen over Epstein friendship
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Norway crown princess apologizes to king and queen over Epstein friendship
- “I also apologize for the situation that I have put the royal family in” Mette-Marit said
- She previously apologized for maintaining contacts, saying she displayed poor judgment
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“Give us two months of ceasefire and we will go to elections,” Zelensky said in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference, responding to US calls for a prompt vote.
“Give us a ceasefire. President Trump can do it: push Putin; make a ceasefire. Then our parliament will change the law and we will go to elections.”
“Give us two months of ceasefire and we will go to elections,” Zelensky said in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference, responding to US calls for a prompt vote.
“Give us a ceasefire. President Trump can do it: push Putin; make a ceasefire. Then our parliament will change the law and we will go to elections.”
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