Norwegian magazine "Se og Hør" reports on alleged tensions between Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, describing the situation as a serious crisis affecting both their relationship and the royal institution. These reported strains are attributed to Mette-Marit's past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, which are documented in the public "Epstein Files," and the ongoing legal proceedings against her son, Marius Borg Høiby, who faces charges including alleged rape and assault. The article notes a general atmosphere of tension within the royal court, citing a recent birthday portrait of King Harald V that notably excluded Mette-Marit as evidence of this strained environment.