Høiby sits outside the line of succession as he was born before his mother married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001. I also apologize for the situation that I have put the Royal Family in, especially the King and Queen,” Mette-Marit said in a statement. Though mirroring Mette-Marit’s own words, his comments speak to the significant public pressure facing the family, royal experts say. Princess Sofia met Epstein on several occasions around 20 years ago before she became a member of the royal family, Sweden’s royal court told CNN Friday. CNN has approached Denmark’s royal family for comment.

Source: Egypt Independent February 07, 2026 16:32 UTC