Son of Norway’s crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]February 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to go on trial in Oslo on Tuesday facing 38 charges. The charges include rape, abuse in a close relationship, acts of violence, transporting marijuana, making death threats, and traffic violations. The alleged incidents occurred between 2018 and November 2024. Prosecutors have stated that Høiby could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Høiby's defense attorney stated that he denies all charges of sexual abuse and the majority of the charges regarding violence. The royal family has stated they will not attend the trial and will not comment during the proceedings, emphasizing that Høiby is not part of the royal house.

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Petar Sekulic 40% Jeffrey Epstein 40% Oslo District Court 50% Crown Prince Haakon ×260% Oslo ×270% Norway ×380% Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway ×580% Marius Borg Høiby ×790%

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rape trial 90% marius borg hoiby 80% norway 70% crown princess mette-marit 70% royal family 60% criminal charges 60% violence 50% jeffrey epstein 40% indictment 40%