Overview
- In a Christmas interview with NRK, King Harald V said he felt for all those affected and emphasized that the matter extends beyond his own family.
- The trial of Marius Borg Høiby is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2026, with a potential multi‑year prison sentence if he is convicted.
- Prosecutors charged the 28‑year‑old in August on 32 counts, including an allegation of rape.
- Høiby has acknowledged becoming violent toward a former girlfriend and damaging property under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, while rejecting most other allegations, including rape.
- Queen Sonja underscored the need to consider everyone involved, Crown Princess Mette‑Marit called the period challenging, and Crown Prince Haakon said they have thoughts on attending the trial that they are not yet sharing publicly.