Crown Princess' Son Faces Serious Charges of Rape and Abuse

In a shocking development, Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with an alarming total of 32 criminal offences, including four counts of rape. Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø revealed that the charges also encompass the abuse of a former partner and violations of restraining orders related to another former relationship. Høiby, aged 28, who was born from Mette-Marit's previous relationship prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, the future king of Norway, has opted to deny the most serious allegations and intends to plead guilty to lesser charges, according to his lawyer Petar Sekulic.

If convicted of the major charges, Høiby could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Additional accusations have emerged, including filming the genitals of various women without their consent. The alleged rapes reportedly occurred between 2018 and 2024, with one incident purportedly happening after his initial arrest. Høiby faced multiple arrests throughout the previous year, drawing increased scrutiny on his actions. Law enforcement had been investigating him since his August arrest in connection to assault, with June's investigation revealing suspicions of multiple rapes among other charges. The upcoming trial is expected to commence in January and could extend for approximately six weeks. Resources for victims of sexual violence are available, offering support and assistance.