Marius Borg Hoiby

Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, is the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a relationship prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon. He was initially welcomed into the royal family but is now facing a trial in Oslo, accused of multiple offenses. He is currently newsworthy due to the commencement of his trial on charges including four counts of rape, part of a larger set of 38 counts. Recently, he pleaded not guilty to the rape charges. Adding to the scandal, he was arrested just before the trial on charges of assault, threats with a knife, and violation of a restraining order. The case has brought unwanted scrutiny to the Norwegian royal family, already facing embarrassment due to links to Jeffrey Epstein. The trial and related events are significant due to their potential impact on the reputation of the Norwegian monarchy.