Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
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Notable Quotes
"I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don't realise it from the start."
— Crown Princess Mette-Marit , Celebrity
"Of course I wish I had never met him."
— Crown Princess Mette-Marit , Celebrity
"It made his wife feel unsafe."
— Crown Prince Haakon , Celebrity
Key People
Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne and the husband of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is the mother of Marius Borg Høiby and has come under scrutiny for her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jonas Gahr Støre is the Prime Minister of Norway.
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Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
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