Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06am on 08 Feb 2026,Sunday International
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is under intense scrutiny after hundreds of emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released by the U.S. Justice Department, revealing exchanges from 2011–2014 and a four-day stay at his Palm Beach home. Critics are questioning her judgment and suitability as future queen as charities reconsider ties, and public criticism grows. In response, she issued a formal apology saying she regretted the association and the embarrassment it caused the Royal Family. The situation is compounded by her son’s ongoing rape trial, adding further strain to the monarchy’s reputation. (PC: Getty Images)
