BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 09:22 PM

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to stand trial in Oslo, beginning Tuesday, on 38 charges. These charges include the rape of four women, assault, threats, property damage, drug offenses, and driving violations. Høiby faces a potential prison sentence of over 10 years if convicted. He has been arrested multiple times since August 2024, most recently on Sunday. The trial also coincides with renewed attention to alleged links between his mother and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC is reporting from outside the Oslo court.

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Gabriela Boccaccio 30% Paul Kirby 40% BBC 50% Jeffrey Epstein 60% Norway 70% Mette-Marit 70% Oslo ×280% Marius Borg Høiby ×390%

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rape trial 90% marius borg høiby 80% crown princess mette-marit 70% sexual assault 70% oslo court 60% criminal charges 60% jeffrey epstein 50% driving offences 40% drugs charges 40%

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