Hans Andreas Limi, deputy leader of Norway's Progress Party (Frp), strongly criticized Crown Princess Mette-Marit on February 2, 2026, stating it may appear that she has led the family into scandal, according to a new report from Norwegian media within the 1:15:55 PM to 1:45:39 PM UTC reporting window. Limi also called for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider recalling Ambassador Mona Juul. The criticism follows Se og Hør's publication earlier on February 2 of photographs showing Crown Princess Mette-Marit leaving Skaugum residence near Oslo after the public release of Jeffrey Epstein files on January 30, 2026, as reported in the previous 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM UTC window. Limi's remarks represent the first major political response to the images and files. No official statements from the Norwegian royal household, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or Crown Princess Mette-Marit were reported in available sources during this 29-minute window. The Epstein files contain documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
