Report Alleges Crown Princess Mette-Marit Discussed “Designing Humans” in Lab with Jeffrey Epstein
A surfaced allegation concerning the interactions between Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has sparked renewed scrutiny regarding their private conversations. According to reports focusing on a 2012 exchange, the Crown Princess reportedly made a startling prediction to Epstein regarding the future of human reproduction, stating, “Soon, people won’t be able to make new humans anymore. We can just design them in a lab.”
The comment, which touches upon themes of transhumanism and genetic engineering, aligns with known interests of Epstein, who frequently courted leading scientists and academics. Epstein was infamously fascinated by the concept of eugenics and transhumanism, with reports from the New York Times previously detailing his bizarre ambitions to seed the human race with his own DNA and his investments in various scientific ventures. If verified, the Crown Princess’s remark suggests she was engaged in the specific brand of speculative, high-level bioethical debates that Epstein frequently curated at his gatherings.
Background and Context
The relationship between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein has been a subject of public controversy in Norway since it was revealed that the two met on several occasions between 2011 and 2013, years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. The meetings occurred in New York, Oslo, and at Epstein’s properties.
In 2019, following the explosion of the scandal and Epstein’s death, the Crown Princess issued a formal apology to the Norwegian public. “I never would have had anything to do with Epstein if I had been aware of the seriousness of the crimes he committed,” she stated at the time. She expressed regret for not doing more research into his past. However, the exact nature of their conversations has largely remained private until specific quotes began to surface.
Critical Analysis and Objections
While the quote creates a sensational narrative linking the Norwegian Royal House to Epstein’s darker scientific obsessions, observers urge caution regarding the interpretation of the statement. Without an audio recording or the full context of the conversation, it remains unclear whether the Crown Princess was endorsing the idea of “designing humans,” merely predicting a scientific trend, or perhaps expressing fear of a dystopian future.
Furthermore, in 2012, technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 (gene editing) were in their infancy. While the scientific community was discussing the theoretical possibilities of “designer babies,” the technology was not yet practically applicable to human reproduction. Skeptics argue that the comment may have been a conversational reflection on the rapid pace of technology rather than a serious ideological alignment with Epstein’s eugenicist views.
The Royal Court of Norway has not issued a specific comment on this alleged quote. The surfacing of such dialogue serves as a reminder of the extensive and often bizarre network Epstein cultivated, drawing powerful figures into his orbit under the guise of philanthropy and intellectual debate.
