Crown Princess Mette-Marit expresses “deepest regret” for relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has expressed her “deepest regret” for her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The following statement was released by the Norwegian Royal House: “I would like to express my deepest regret for my friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. It is important for me to apologise to all of you whom I have disappointed. Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be. I also apologise for the situation that I have put the Royal Family in, especially the King and Queen.”

The statement also said, “We understand the strong reactions people have to what has emerged in recent days. The Crown Princess strongly disavows Epstein’s abuse and criminal acts. She is very sorry for not having understood early enough what kind of person he was. The Crown Princess wants to tell about what happened and explain herself in more detail. She cannot do that now. The Crown Princess is in a very demanding situation. She hopes for understanding that she needs time to gather herself.”