Crime Royal Scandal: Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Charged with Rape

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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces shocking charges, including rape, abuse, death threats, and traffic violations. Norwegian prosecutors have laid 32 charges against the 28-year-old, whose high-profile family connections amplify the case's intrigue.

 

Despite his legal troubles, Hoiby remains free as the legal process unfolds, with Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbo stating that there’s no immediate need to detain him.

 

The trial is expected to kick off by mid-January, potentially lasting six weeks. While Hoiby’s defence team acknowledges the seriousness of the allegations, they insist he denies any culpability for most of them, especially regarding sexual abuse and violence.

 

The royal palace is maintaining its distance, emphasising the court's role in resolving the matter. Marius Borg Hoiby rose to prominence at the tender age of four when his mother married Crown Prince Haakon.

 

Raised within the royal household alongside his step-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, Hoiby holds no royal title or formal responsibilities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Manchester Evening News 2025-08-19