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Princess Ingrid Alexandra Calls Family’s Situation ‘Difficult’ in First Comment on Høiby Case

Her brief remarks from Sydney mark a rare public statement ahead of the criminal trial.

Overview

  • Speaking to NRK, the 21-year-old said her thoughts are with those affected and declined to elaborate further.
  • Marius Borg Høiby, 28, has been indicted on 32 offenses, including multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, and he denies the most serious allegations.
  • Prosecutors say a conviction could bring up to ten years in prison, with a multi‑week trial reported to run from 3 February to 13 March 2026.
  • Reporting describes administrative and personal steps taken before trial, including the revocation of his diplomatic passport and treatment for substance abuse.
  • The royal household has limited its public responses, with Crown Prince Haakon stressing that the courts will determine the outcome.