"The contact maintained by Princess Mette-Marit of Norway with the American financier Jeffrey Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for sex trafficking has not only made headlines in the national and international media, but has also triggered an unprecedented reaction in the Scandinavian country: direct criticism from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre, who chided the wife of Crown Prince Haakon and future queen consort for her poor judgment."
"Princess Mette-Marit has herself acknowledged that she has exercised poor judgment, and I agree with her, the prime minister told the Norwegian press. Store also lashed out at former prime minister Thorbjrn Jaglandin office between 1996 and 1997for having planned a vacation on Epstein's private island, a trip that ultimately did not take place."
"I think many citizens are surprised and disappointed, and it illustrates the seriousness of the crisis facing the Royal House, explains Kjetil B. Alstadheim, a political commentator for the newspaper Aftenposten, by telephone. I have never seen a prime minister criticize a member of the royal family in this way. It is unprecedented."
Princess Mette-Marit maintained contact with financier Jeffrey Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for sex trafficking, prompting national and international attention. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre publicly criticized the princess's poor judgment, describing the rebuke as unprecedented. The revelations coincided with the upcoming trial of her son, Marius Borg Hiby, who faces multiple charges including rape. The princess acknowledged having exercised poor judgment. Former prime minister Thorbjrn Jagland came under scrutiny for planning a trip to Epstein's private island and for discussions about investments and property assistance with Epstein. Commentators called the situation a serious crisis for the Royal House.
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