Son of Norway's crown princess goes on trial in tense moment for royal family

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 07:01 AM
Son of Norway's crown princess goes on trial in tense moment for royal family

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo facing 38 charges, including four counts of rape. The trial, expected to last seven weeks, has garnered significant attention in Norway and internationally. Høiby was recently detained again on suspicion of assault, threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order, leading to his appearance in court in custody. The trial coincides with increasing criticism of Crown Princess Mette-Marit due to her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. Heavy court restrictions are in place, including bans on identifying the alleged victims and photographing Høiby in or around the court. The royal family will not be attending the proceedings.

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