The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, has been charged with various offenses including rape and abuse. He plans to plead guilty to lesser charges while denying the more serious allegations. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison term.
Charges Laid Against Norway’s Crown Princess’s Son for Serious Offenses
Charges Laid Against Norway’s Crown Princess’s Son for Serious Offenses
Marius Borg Høiby faces multiple charges, including rape and domestic violence, causing a stir in Norway and raising questions about accountability and privilege.
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 32 offenses, including four counts of rape, according to information shared by a prosecutor. The charges also encompass allegations of abuse against a former partner and violations of restraining orders related to yet another former partner. Høiby, aged 28, was born from a previous relationship before his mother married Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations leveled against him, Høiby has denied the most severe claims, although he intends to plead guilty to some lesser charges when his trial commences. His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, has made statements indicating his client’s position, asserting that Høiby does not agree with the claims of rape and domestic violence that have been brought against him.
Prosecutors have indicated that Høiby may face up to a decade in prison if he is found guilty of the most serious charges. Among the allegations are claims that he filmed several women without their knowledge or consent, further complicating the case against him. The alleged rapes occurred between 2018 and 2024, with reports suggesting one incident took place after his initial arrest.
Last year alone, Høiby was arrested three times in August, September, and November, and has been under investigation since the August arrest on suspicions of assault. Earlier in June, authorities had indicated suspicions of three rapes and 23 additional offenses.
Currently, preparations for the trial are underway, and it is expected to take place in January, lasting approximately six weeks. The unfolding case brings to light issues surrounding royalty, privilege, and accountability—topics likely to resonate deeply within Norwegian society.
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