Mette-Marit & Epstein Timeline
Interactive chronology of documented contact (2011-2014)
Last Updated: February 2026
Timeline Overview
This timeline documents the relationship between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein from 2011-2014. All dates are based on document metadata from the January 2026 DOJ release and can be filtered by category.
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2011-02
ContextInitial Introduction
Boris Nikolic suggests Epstein meet Mette-Marit, describing her as 'not typical royalty.'
2011-10-23
CommunicationFirst Direct Email Exchange
Epstein and Mette-Marit discuss literature. She writes: 'Googled u after last email. Agree didn't look too good :)'
2012-01
MeetingsDavos Meetings
Nikolic reports dining and partying with Mette-Marit and Haakon, telling Epstein: 'You were missed.'
2012-10-15
CommunicationThe 'Wife Hunt' Exchange
Epstein tells Mette-Marit he's on a 'wife hunt' and prefers Scandinavians. She jokes about 'German aristo with weird hat.'
2012-11-30
MeetingsOslo Meeting & Park Walk
Epstein visits Oslo. They walk in a park at night in freezing temperatures.
2013-01-04
MeetingsMeeting in St. Barthelemy
Epstein flies to St. Barthelemy. Mette-Marit introduces him to her husband Haakon.
2013-01-07
TravelStay at Palm Beach House
Mette-Marit and her meditation teacher stay at Epstein's Palm Beach residence for several days.
2014-06-10
CommunicationFinal Attempted Meeting
Epstein's assistants try to schedule a meeting in New York. It appears the meeting doesn't occur.
2026-02-04
MediaMajor Publication Reveals Correspondence
Comprehensive analysis of the nearly 400 messages brings the connection to public attention.