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‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Epstein

The newly released files suggest that Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were closer than previously reported.
The newly released files suggest that Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were closer than previously reported.

Woman claims she was drugged before son of Norway’s crown princess Marius Borg Hoiby raped her

A court sketch depicts Marius Borg Hoiby (centre), flanked by his defence attorneys, during the first day of the trial against him on Feb 3.
A court sketch depicts Marius Borg Hoiby (centre), flanked by his defence attorneys, during the first day of the trial against him on Feb 3.

Britain’s ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations: BBC

Andrew is living in a temporary home at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the BBC reported.
Andrew is living in a temporary home at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the BBC reported.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape, admits to lesser charges

People queue outside Oslo Courthouse on Feb 3 before Marius Borg Hoiby's trial. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape.
People queue outside Oslo Courthouse on Feb 3 before Marius Borg Hoiby's trial. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape.

Belgium’s Prince Laurent admits meeting Epstein twice

Prince Laurent of Belgium looks on during the celebration of the King's Feast, at the federal Parliament in Brussels on Nov 15, 2025.
Prince Laurent of Belgium looks on during the celebration of the King's Feast, at the federal Parliament in Brussels on Nov 15, 2025.

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested over alleged assault, threats

Mr Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's future queen, has admitted to some minor offences, but denies the more serious charges.
Mr Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's future queen, has admitted to some minor offences, but denies the more serious charges.

Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew meeting with ‘clever, beautiful’ Russian woman: Files

Anger over ex-prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein ended in the king, Andrew's brother, removing him of all royal titles and honours.
Anger over ex-prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein ended in the king, Andrew's brother, removing him of all royal titles and honours.

‘Game Of Thrones’ in Indonesia as Solo’s princes clash over the crown

Prince Purbaya is claiming the throne of Surakarta Palace and has been performing royal duties.
Prince Purbaya is claiming the throne of Surakarta Palace and has been performing royal duties.

Tearful Elizabeth Hurley tells British court she endured ‘brutal invasion of privacy’ by media

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian Hurley, outside the High Court in London on Jan 22, during the first week of a nine-week lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail.
Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her son, Damian Hurley, outside the High Court in London on Jan 22, during the first week of a nine-week lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 22, 2026

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (left) speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 12.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (left) speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 12.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.