Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on new charges before start of rape trial

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondentFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:16 PM
Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on new charges before start of rape trial

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on Sunday in Oslo on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order. This arrest occurred just days before his trial is set to begin on Tuesday, where he faces 38 charges, including rape and domestic abuse. Police have requested four weeks of pre-trial detention to prevent re-offending. The arrest coincides with scrutiny of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, whose name appeared in recently unsealed files. The Crown Princess has expressed regret for her contact with Epstein, acknowledging it as "poor judgment."

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