Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is embroiled in a scandal after newly released files revealed her extensive contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the late US sex offender. The documents, released by the US Department of Justice, show that the princess had numerous interactions with Epstein between 2011 and 2014, including staying at his Florida house for four days in 2013 and exchanging emails in which she made suggestive comments about her son’s wallpaper and described Epstein as 'very charming.' Mette-Marit publicly admitted to showing poor judgment and expressed regret for her contacts, stating she was responsible for not checking Epstein’s background more thoroughly. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre agreed with her admission, acknowledging her poor judgment, though he did not criticize her further. The scandal raises questions about her suitability to become queen, especially as her son faces trial on 38 charges, including rape and assault, with a potential sentence of up to 16 years if convicted. The royal family is under intense scrutiny as her health issues, including pulmonary fibrosis, complicate her situation. The trial of her son, Marius Borg Høiby, is set to begin in Oslo, with the royal family distancing themselves from the proceedings. The controversy also coincides with other recent scandals involving the Norwegian royal family, including Princess Märtha Louise’s marriage to a self-styled shaman.