Norway Crown Princess Son Trial Begins Over Rape Charges
February 3, 2026
2:19 am
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to appear in court on Tuesday to face dozens of criminal charges, marking one of the most serious legal crises involving the Norwegian royal family in modern times.
Høiby, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, is charged with rape, domestic violence, assault, drug possession, and other offenses. Prosecutors have filed 38 counts against him, some of which carry potential multi-year prison sentences if he is convicted.
According to prosecutors, the most serious allegations include one count of rape involving sexual intercourse and three additional counts of rape …
