US EditionNorwegian Crown Princess's Son Arrested Over Assault Before Rape Trial
Marius Borg Høiby faces 38 charges including rape and violence, with fresh allegations prompting extended detention due to risk of reoffending, court said.
- On Tuesday, Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will face trial at Oslo district court on rape, drug, and assault charges, with proceedings lasting until March 19.
- Police last week announced six new counts against Høiby, including a 2020 narcotics offence for transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana, after he was indicted in August.
- The indictment details 38 separate counts including rape and other offences; prosecutors say the four alleged rapes occurred in 2018, 2023 and 2024, and the defense denies the most serious charges.
- A judge ordered detention for up to four weeks amid concerns about reoffending; prosecutors say he faces maximum penalties of 10 years for serious crimes and up to 16 years on multiple counts, with verdict expected several weeks after trial concludes.
- Amid renewed scrutiny of the crown princess's contacts, the trial has intensified pressure on the royal family, with Crown Prince Haakon saying, `We are thinking a lot about all the parties concerned in this case` and a poll showing 70 percent support for the monarchy.
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Son of Norway royal on trial for rape
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.
A Royal Scandal: Norway's Monarchy Faces Crisis Amidst Legal Turmoil
A Royal Scandal: Norway's Monarchy Faces Crisis Amidst Legal Turmoil The Norwegian monarchy is embroiled in turmoil as Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stands trial facing serious charges including rape, domestic violence, and drug possession. The legal proceedings, which have captivated public attention, threaten to impact the royal family's reputation at a time of ongoing controversies.Marius Borg Hoiby, who could face…
Norway court detains son of crown princess on fresh accusations ahead of trial
A Norwegian court ruled on Monday that the eldest son of Norway's crown princess would be held in police detention over new accusations made against him ahead of a separate trial this week in which he faces charges of rape and other crimes.
The eldest son of the heir princess of Norway was arrested on new charges, the police reported on Monday, a day before his trial on charges that include rape in a case that has been a disgrace to the royal family. Marius Borg Høiby was arrested on Sunday night and is charged with assault, knife threats and violation of a restraining order, the police said in a statement. Norwegian media quoted the police saying that the crimes allegedly occurred…
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