Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Hits Norwegian Royal Family and Diplomatic Corps

Further publications of documents concerning the pedophile network of Jeffrey Epstein have caused unprecedented shocks in Norway. At the center of the controversy is Crown Princess Mette-Marit, whose past contacts with the financier have become the subject of renewed, sharp criticism. One victim, Marina Lacerda, in an emotional interview with NRK, accused the Norwegian aristocrat of lacking sincerity and empathy. Lacerda, exploited by Epstein as a teenager, demands clear apologies and support for victims from the princess, not just formal press office statements. The princess responded with a written statement expressing deep distress over the victims' stories, emphasizing her support for their voices as a woman and mother. The tarnishing of the Norwegian royal family's image comes at a time when trust in Scandinavian monarchies is closely monitored by public opinion, and any blemish on their image affects institutional stability.However, the scandal extends far beyond palace walls. The documents revealed connections to Epstein's circle among esteemed diplomats, such as Terje Roed-Larsen, co-architect of the Oslo Accords, and his wife Mona Juul. Their downfall, described by media as a "vertical downward flight," symbolizes a crisis for the entire political caste. German and Swiss media note that Norwegian control systems failed, allowing elites to be infiltrated by a person convicted of sexual crimes. Further emails from 2013 suggest that individuals in Epstein's circle held him in almost loving esteem, raising questions about their ability to rationally assess business and private contacts. „I am deeply shaken by the stories of many of Epstein's victims, and they have my full support.” — Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway This phenomenon drastically alters Norway's global perception. From a country portraying itself as a humanitarian superpower, Oslo has become a symbol of corruption and elite negligence. Media point out that per capita, Norway now has more compromised dignitaries in Epstein's files than any other European nation. The scale of connections suggests that the reckoning process will be prolonged and painful for many state institutions, including the Social Democratic elite, which for decades shaped the country's foreign and domestic policies. Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was accused of human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors. He died in custody in 2019, leaving a contact list including the world's most powerful people.Norway: 12, United Kingdom: 8, Germany: 4, France: 352 years — is the current age of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit