Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes
Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.
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Notable Quotes
"Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be."
— Mette-Marit , Celebrity
"I agree that she had exercised poor judgement."
— Jonas Gahr Støre , Politician
Key People
Ellen Holager Andenæs is the defense attorney for Marius Borg Høiby.
Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne.
King Harald V is the current monarch of Norway.
Jonas Gahr Støre is the Prime Minister of Norway.
Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of Norway's crown prince and is facing trial on multiple rape charges.
She is the crown princess of Norway and mother of Marius Borg Høiby.
Petar Sekulic is Marius Borg Høiby's defence lawyer.
Queen of Norway, related to Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
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