The 'Googled You' Email: Mette-Marit Knew About Epstein in 2011
Full analysis of the October 2011 email proving Crown Princess Mette-Marit researched Epstein's criminal past
Last Updated: March 2026
The Email That Changed Everything
On October 2011, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein that would become one of the most damning pieces of evidence in the DOJ Epstein files release. The message was simple but devastating:
"Googled u after last email. Agree didn't look too good."
— Crown Princess Mette-Marit to Jeffrey Epstein, October 2011
What This Email Proves
1. She Knew in 2011
The "Googled You" email proves Mette-Marit actively researched Jeffrey Epstein's background in October 2011. By this time, Epstein had already been convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor and served 13 months in county jail. His criminal history was widely known and easily discoverable through basic internet searches.
2. She Acknowledged His Criminal Past
The phrase "didn't look too good" is a stark understatement acknowledging what she found when researching Epstein. She admits knowing his background was problematic but chose to continue the relationship anyway.
3. Contact Continued Through 2014
Despite this acknowledgment in October 2011, the DOJ archive contains 890 documents showing Mette-Marit continued correspondence through at least mid-2014 - three years after admitting she knew about his criminal history.
Timeline Context
2008
Epstein convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, serves 13 months
February 2011
First documented contact between Mette-Marit and Epstein begins
October 2011
The "Googled You" email - Mette-Marit admits researching Epstein: "Googled u after last email. Agree didn't look too good"
2011-2014
Correspondence continues including Palm Beach 2013 visit, cosmetic surgery arrangements, book exchanges, and social interactions
Royal Palace Response
On January 31, 2026, following the DOJ document release revealing the "Googled You" email and other correspondence, Crown Princess Mette-Marit issued a public apology acknowledging "poor judgment" in maintaining contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The apology was covered by major international media including Reuters, The Guardian, People.com, and El Pais.
Document Verification
The "Googled You" email is part of the official DOJ Epstein Files Transparency Act release from January 30, 2026. The document is available in the searchable archive with full source verification linking back to justice.gov/epstein.