Norway's Queen Mette-Marit faces varying public trust in new polls

New opinion polls in Norway reveal a significant divide in public trust within the royal family following the death of King Harald. While King Haakon and the former Queen Sonja maintain high levels of support, the new Queen Mette-Marit faces varying levels of public confidence.

Reports indicate that trust in Mette-Marit fluctuates depending on the study, with figures ranging from approximately 35 percent to 41 percent expressing strong or considerable trust. This follows a period of scrutiny regarding her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, her son Marius Borg Høiby’s legal issues, and her recent health struggles involving a lung transplant due to pulmonary fibrosis.

In contrast, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra enjoys widespread popularity, with trust levels reported between 73 percent and 77 percent. Data analysts note a remarkable discrepancy between the popularity of the new Queen and the young heir to the throne.