Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Norway Royals to Continue Duties Amid Step Son's Rape Trial
Marius Borg Høiby, who is the son of Norway's Crown Princess, is going to court.
He has been accused of some serious things, including rape and hurting people.
The trial is starting in January and is expected to take about six weeks.
Høiby denies the most serious accusations.
The Royal family plans to continue their work despite these challenges.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, faces 32 criminal charges.
Charges include rape of four women, domestic violence, and assault.
Høiby's trial is set to begin in January and last six weeks.
Høiby denies the most serious accusations, but will plead guilty to some lesser charges.
Crown Prince Haakon stated the royal family will continue official duties.
- Who
- Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon.
- What
- Marius Borg Høiby charged with 32 criminal offenses, including rape and assault.
- When
- Trial expected to start in January and last six weeks.
- Where
- Norway
- Why
- Following a police investigation.
Defense
Prosecutors
Accusations
Defense
Denies rape and violence charges and will plead guilty to lesser charges.
Prosecutors
Faces 32 criminal charges including rape, domestic violence, and assault.
- Defendant
- Marius Borg Høiby
- Relationship
- Son of Norway's Crown Princess
- Charges
- Rape, Domestic Violence, Assault, and other offenses
- Trial Start
- January
- Counts
- 32
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 10 years in prison (if convicted of the most serious charges)
Sources
Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape and assault
Son Of Norway's Crown Princess Charged With 32 Offenses, Including 4 Rapes
Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence
Scandal hits Norway royals, crown princess’ son charged with 32 offences including 4 rapes
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian crown princess, indicted on rape and abuse charges - Telegraph India
Prosecutors indict son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple counts, including rape