US EditionNorway royals to continue official duties amid stepson's rape trial, crown prince says
- Crown Prince Haakon stated that the royal family would continue official duties during Marius Borg Hoiby's upcoming trial for multiple charges, including rape.
- Marius Borg Hoiby has been charged with 32 criminal offences, including the rape of four women, and denies the most serious accusations.
- Hoiby plans to plead guilty to lesser charges and may face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the serious charges.
- Crown Prince Haakon emphasized that it is up to Norway's courts to determine the outcome of the case, while stating they will perform their duties as always.
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Norway's Royals To Continue Duties Amid Stepson's Rape Trial: Crown Prince Haakon
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Tuesday the royal family would continue to carry out official duties while his stepson stands trial next year, accused of rape, adding that this is a challenging time for everyone involved.
Marius Borg Høiby is indicted. Crown Prince Haakon now appeared in the press and commented on the events.
Everyone involved in the Marius Borg Høiby case likely finds it "challenging and difficult," said Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in his initial response to the news that his stepson is being charged with four counts of rape. A logical reaction, says royal expert Pascale Mertens of VRT NWS. "The royal family wants to show humanity, but also wants to continue being there for the Norwegians."
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Tuesday that the royal family would continue to carry out official duties while his stepson faces trial on rape charges, adding that it was a challenging time for everyone involved in the case.
Prince Haakon has spoken publicly about the situation they are living in the Norwegian royal house following the formal indictment of his stepson, Marius Borg, for 32 crimes, four of them for rape.On account of his professional commitments, Mette-Marit's husband has come to the opening of the Aqua Nor fish farm fair, located in the city of Trondheim and has offered statements to the press on the subject."It has been challenging and difficult for…
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