Former Model Princess Of Sweden Embarrassed By Epstein Scandal: Says She Met Him Only Twice In Her Twenties

Princess Sofia says she read articles about Epstein's crimes
"Grateful to have nothing to do with him"

It has emerged that Princess Sofia of Sweden met the American billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein twice more than 20 years ago.

Swedish princess says she hopes "justice will be served"

Sweden's Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip with their children. EPA, Yonhap News

According to dpa and other outlets on the 10th (local time), Princess Sofia stated, before attending an event held in Stockholm that day, that she met Epstein only twice in her twenties. She explained that one encounter was at a social gathering at a restaurant where she was introduced to Epstein, and the other was at a film premiere attended by many people. Swedish media reported that the person who introduced Sofia, who was then a commoner, to Epstein was a Swedish businessman.

Princess Sofia said, "After reading articles about all the terrible crimes he committed against young women, I am grateful that, apart from a few occasions in my twenties, I have had nothing whatsoever to do with him." She then expressed solidarity with the victims in the Epstein case and added, "I hope that justice will be served."

Earlier, after Princess Sofia's name appeared in the so-called "Epstein files," the Swedish royal family drew a clear line, stating that although she did meet Epstein a few times around 2005, she did not depend on him in any way and has had no contact with him at all over the past 20 years.

Princess Sofia, who comes from a non-royal background, worked as a model before her marriage and married Prince Carl Philip in 2015 after dating him for about five years. The couple have four children together. It has also been reported that before her marriage, Princess Sofia appeared on the Swedish reality TV program "Paradise Hotel."

Epstein scandal spreads across European royal families

Documents related to Epstein released by the United States Department of Justice. AP and Yonhap News

Not only Sweden but royal families across Europe have been drawn into the Epstein scandal and now face a crisis. In the United Kingdom, the royal family came under fierce public criticism after Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, was stripped of his titles over a sex scandal linked to Epstein, and further indications emerged that his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson had tried to borrow money from Epstein.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who is mentioned at least 1,000 times in the Epstein files, also suffered reputational damage as evidence surfaced that she had exchanged inappropriate conversations with Epstein. Prince Laurent of Belgium has likewise faced controversy over his association with Epstein.

Meanwhile, Epstein, a former hedge fund manager, was accused of committing sex crimes against numerous women, including dozens of minors, at his homes and private estates. However, after being arrested on sex crime charges, he took his own life in prison in 2019, and the full truth of the case has never been clarified. During his lifetime, Epstein maintained extensive ties with powerful figures in politics and business, and allegations that some of them received sexual favors, along with various conspiracy theories, have also been raised.

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