Eldest son of Norwegian princess accused of multiple rapes and sexual assault
Oslo police have formally charged Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with multiple serious offenses including rape, sexual assault, and physical violence. The charges follow a 10-month investigation involving over a dozen alleged victims, with evidence drawn from witness testimonies, text messages, and forensic searches.
Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski confirmed the charges include one count of rape involving intercourse, two counts of rape without intercourse, four sexual assaults, and two cases of bodily harm. While Høiby cooperated during questioning, his defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic, stated his client "doesn't acknowledge wrongdoing" in most allegations, particularly those involving sexual violence or assault. Høiby remains free pending trial under Norway's presumption of innocence principle.
Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, grew up alongside his royal half-siblings at the Skaugum estate but holds no formal title or royal role. Once affectionately nicknamed "Little Marius," his adult life has been marred by legal troubles, including a 2017 drug conviction and prior arrests in 2024 for assault and violating restraining orders.
The recent investigation uncovered additional allegations from multiple former partners, with police citing incidents at Skaugum and Oslo apartments. Høiby has acknowledged struggles with cocaine addiction and "mental troubles," and spent a week in Hamar Prison during the probe. The royal family, while notified of investigations, has maintained strict silence, deferring to legal "normal procedures".
The scandal has intensified scrutiny of Norway's monarchy, historically revered but now facing its "biggest crisis since 1905," according to commentators. Concurrent controversies, including Princess Märtha Louise's marriage to self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett, have fueled republican sentiment, doubling membership in anti-monarchy groups. Polls show 45% of Norwegians view the royal family less favorably amid Høiby's case. His ties to criminal circles, including gang members and alleged mafia affiliates, further compound concerns.
The palace's strategy of silence contrasts with Høiby's brief 2024 public apology for "alcohol and cocaine-fueled" violence, though he denies all rape claims. The trial date remains unset, with prosecutors reviewing the file .
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Mint
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- Mint
Eldest son of Norwegian princess accused of multiple rapes and sexual assault
Oslo police have formally charged Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with multiple serious offenses including rape, sexual assault, and physical violence. The charges follow a 10-month investigation involving over a dozen alleged victims, with evidence drawn from witness testimonies, text messages, and forensic searches. Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski confirmed the charges include one count of rape involving intercourse, two counts of rape without intercourse, four sexual assaults, and two cases of bodily harm. While Høiby cooperated during questioning, his defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic, stated his client "doesn't acknowledge wrongdoing" in most allegations, particularly those involving sexual violence or assault. Høiby remains free pending trial under Norway's presumption of innocence principle. Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, grew up alongside his royal half-siblings at the Skaugum estate but holds no formal title or royal role. Once affectionately nicknamed "Little Marius," his adult life has been marred by legal troubles, including a 2017 drug conviction and prior arrests in 2024 for assault and violating restraining orders. The recent investigation uncovered additional allegations from multiple former partners, with police citing incidents at Skaugum and Oslo apartments. Høiby has acknowledged struggles with cocaine addiction and "mental troubles," and spent a week in Hamar Prison during the probe. The royal family, while notified of investigations, has maintained strict silence, deferring to legal "normal procedures". The scandal has intensified scrutiny of Norway's monarchy, historically revered but now facing its "biggest crisis since 1905," according to commentators. Concurrent controversies, including Princess Märtha Louise's marriage to self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett, have fueled republican sentiment, doubling membership in anti-monarchy groups. Polls show 45% of Norwegians view the royal family less favorably amid Høiby's case. His ties to criminal circles, including gang members and alleged mafia affiliates, further compound concerns. The palace's strategy of silence contrasts with Høiby's brief 2024 public apology for "alcohol and cocaine-fueled" violence, though he denies all rape claims. The trial date remains unset, with prosecutors reviewing the file .
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Marius Borg Høiby , the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is under investigation for 23 criminal offences, including three counts of rape. Norwegian police revealed the charges on Friday, following a 10-month probe that began with his arrest in August 2024. Who is Marius Borg Høiby? Born in 1997, Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and her former partner. While he grew up in the royal household alongside his half-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, he holds no official royal title and is not in line for the throne, despite a previous erroneous report by The Guardian calling him the heir apparent. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Until recently, he lived near the Crown Prince family at the Skaugum estate in Asker. However, following the initial allegations, Høiby was reportedly forced to relocate to a nearby house on the edge of the forest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo His August 2024 arrest followed a nighttime altercation at a woman's apartment in Oslo, where he was accused of physical assault. According to Norwegian media, police found a knife embedded in a bedroom wall at the scene. The case has shaken public perception of the extended royal family and could have further implications depending on how the legal proceedings unfold. Live Events Accused of Multiple Offences, Including Rape and Domestic Abuse According to Norwegian police, Høiby is accused of rape involving victims who were 'unconscious or otherwise unable to resist,' as reported by the BBC. The charges stem from multiple incidents involving at least five women, including his former partners Julianne Snekkestad and Nora Haukland. Høiby has denied the rape allegations. Other charges include domestic violence, threats, criminal damage, and violating a restraining order. In one incident, he was found with another alleged victim inside a car at the time of his arrest. He is also accused of threatening a man and driving without a valid license. As part of the investigation, police searched his home near the Skaugum estate, the official residence of the Crown Prince and Princess. Silence from the Royal Family The Norwegian royal family has remained silent on the case. The palace has not commented publicly since his initial arrest and has maintained that stance following the latest revelations. Authorities confirmed they have completed their investigation but did not disclose when the case might go to court.
