Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM

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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape as his trial began in Oslo District Court on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The trial has brought scrutiny to the royal family, already facing embarrassment due to links to Jeffrey Epstein. Hoiby faces 38 counts in total, including domestic violence, assault, and drug possession, stemming from alleged incidents between 2018 and 2024. He was arrested on Sunday for new accusations of assault, threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order, leading the court to detain him for up to a month due to the risk of reoffending. While Hoiby holds no official royal title, the trial has shaken the Norwegian royals.

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