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Princess Mette-Marit’s Son Indicted on 32 Charges Including Four Alleged Rapes

Following a year-long investigation, a court hearing is slated for early 2026 under Norway’s principle of equal legal treatment regardless of royal ties.

Marius Borg Hoiby junto a su madre, la princesa Mette-Marit en Oslo en 2022. (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File)

Overview

  • Prosecutors formally charged 28-year-old Marius Borg Høiby on August 18 with 32 alleged offenses spanning 2018 to 2024, including four counts of rape.
  • The indictment also accuses him of domestic abuse, death threats, assaulting an officer and recording images without consent.
  • Under Norwegian criminal law, the listed offenses carry a maximum prison term of up to ten years if he is convicted.
  • Høiby, who holds no royal title or succession rights, denies the accusations and is expected to stand trial early next year.
  • Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbo emphasized the gravity of gender-based violence and insisted that Høiby’s royal family connections must not influence legal proceedings.