New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 3, 2026 at 07:59 PM

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is facing new charges of reckless behavior and violating a restraining order during his ongoing trial in Oslo. He was initially arrested before the trial began in February on suspicion of threats and violence. While allegations of bodily harm and knife threats were dropped, he admitted to reckless behavior and violating a restraining order related to a woman from the Frogner area of Oslo. Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges, including four counts of rape, which he denies. The trial, which has strict restrictions on images of the defendant and alleged victims, is ongoing at Oslo District Court.

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