Oslo, Feb 2, 2026 (AFP) - Norway's Princess Mette-Marit, from fairytale to nightmare

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2026-02-02

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's life was once the stuff of fairytales, but rape charges against her son and her recently revealed friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have seen it rapidly turn into a nightmare. The tale of the single mother from humble beginnings, whose chance encounter with Crown Prince Haakon propelled her to the heart of the monarchy, won the affection of Norwegians. But her frequent exchanges with......

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