Oslo police formally accused Marius Borg Høiby, 28-year-old son of the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with several serious offenses, including rape, sexual assault and physical violence. The accusations follow a ten -month investigation involving more than a dozen of alleged victims, with evidence based on testimony, text messages and forensic searches.
Police Prosecutor Kruszewski confirms rape fees
Police prosecutor Andreas Kruszewski confirmed that the accusation includes one number of rape involving sexual intercourse, two numbers of rape without sexual intercourse, four sexual attacks and two cases of bodily harm. While Høiba worked during the interrogation, his advocate Petar Sekulic said that his client “does not recognize unlawful behavior” in most accusations, especially those that include sexual violence or attack. The Høiby remains on the basis of the assumption on the principle of innocence in Norway.
Høiby, the stepmother of Crown Prince Haakon, grew up next to his royal stepchs on the Skaugum estate, but has no formal title or royal role. Once “Little Marius” was kindly nicknamed, his adult life was disrupted by legal problems, including the 2017 drug conviction and the previous arrest in 2024 for attacking and violating the restrictions of orders.
Recent investigation has revealed other accusations from several former partners, with the police who quoted incidents in the Skaugum and Oslo flats. Høibs recognized the fighting with cocaine addiction and “mental problems” and spent a week in Hamar prison during the probe. The royal family, although announced the investigation, maintained a strict silence and postponed legal “normal procedures”.
The largest scandal for the Norwegian monarchy
The scandal has intensified the control of the Norwegian monarchy, historically worshiped, but now faces its “biggest crisis since 1905”, according to commentators. Concomitant controversy, including Princess Märtha Louis’s marriage with self -proclaimed Shaman Durek Verret, stimulated the Republican sentiment and doubled the membership of the antimonarchy. Public opinion surveys show that 45% of the Norwegians consider the royal family less favorable in the middle of the Høiba case. His ties to criminal circles, including gang members and alleged associated mafia, other concerns.
The Strategy of the Silence of the Palace contrasts with Høiby’s short public apology for violence for violence with “alcohol and cocaine”, even if he denies all the rape statements. The date of the court proceedings remains not established and the prosecutors review the file.
(Tagstotranslate) Marius Borg Høiby (T) Crown Princess Mette-Marit (T) Norway
