Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lynsey ChutelFebruary 3, 2026 at 02:06 PM

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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, went on trial in Oslo on Tuesday, facing 38 charges including rape, assault, and filming women without their consent. The trial began shortly after Borg Hoiby's arrest in a separate case and amid scrutiny of his mother's past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Borg Hoiby pleaded not guilty to rape and unauthorized filming but admitted guilt to other charges, such as drug possession and violating a restraining order. The accusations span from 2018 to 2024 and involve multiple alleged victims. The trial is expected to last six weeks, and while Borg Hoiby holds no official royal title, the case has brought unwanted attention to the Norwegian royal family.

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