Marius Borg Høiby, Norwegian royal family member, faces serious rape charges in court, spotlighting his connection to Crown Princess Mette-Marit's scandal.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges including rape, domestic violence, and drug possession. He was detained after new allegations of assault and threats. The trial, which began today, could see him sentenced up to 10 years if convicted.
Norway's royal family faces a major crisis as Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Hoiby, stands trial on 38 charges including rape and domestic violence. The case follows revelations of her ties to Jeffrey Epstein and has impacted public support for the monarchy, though most Norwegians still favor its continuation. The trial is ongoing today, February 10, 2026.
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has issued a public apology after newly released files revealed her extensive email contact with Jeffrey Epstein, including using one of his properties in 2013. The revelations come amid ongoing scandals involving her family, including her son’s criminal trial. She regrets her past associations and the royal family’s situation.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo for 40 charges, including four counts of rape involving incapacitated women. He denies the allegations, while the case has drawn intense media attention and scrutiny of the royal family. A verdict is expected soon.
Newly released documents show Crown Princess Mette-Marit maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, including a stay at his Palm Beach house. She states she was manipulated and regrets her association, but has not been accused of wrongdoing. Her health and her son's trial dominate recent headlines.