Marius Borg Høiby
Son of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway (born 1997)
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- Marius Borg Høiby (born 13 January 1997) is the eldest child of Mette‑Marit, Crown Princess of Norway.
- Although he has appeared with the Norwegian royal family on several occasions, he holds no royal titles, succession rights, or official public duties.
- In August 2025, he was indicted on four counts of rape and dozens of additional offences, including domestic violence and abuse in close relationships.
- He pleaded not guilty to the rape charges but admitted some offences, including aggravated assault, reckless behaviour, and transporting marijuana.
- In June 2026, Høiby was found guilty of 34 of the 40 criminal charges against him, including two counts of rape.
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WikipediaMarius Borg Høiby (born 13 January 1997) is the eldest child of Mette‑Marit, Crown Princess of Norway. He became the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon when his mother married the Crown Prince in 2001. Although he has appeared with the Norwegian royal family on several occasions, he holds no royal titles, succession rights, or official public duties.
Since 2017, Høiby has been involved in a series of criminal matters relating to allegations of violence, drug use, and breaches of a restraining order. In August 2025, he was indicted on four counts of rape and dozens of additional offences, including domestic violence and abuse in close relationships. His trial began in Oslo District Court in early 2026. He pleaded not guilty to the rape charges but admitted some offences, including aggravated assault, reckless behaviour, and transporting marijuana. The case has been described in Norwegian media as one of the most extensive rape investigations in recent years. In June 2026, Høiby was found guilty of 34 of the 40 criminal charges against him, including two counts of rape. He was sentenced to four years in prison, however the verdict is not final. His case is under appeal (as of Q3 2026).
In July 2026, he was moved from jail to a house at Skaugum, and a lower court has ordered him to have an electronic tag until 11 August.
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