Norwegian Prince Marius Borg Høiby Charged with Multiple Rapes, Assaults

Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to Crown Prince Haakon, has been charged with multiple serious offenses including three counts of rape, sexual assault, and bodily harm following a months-long police investigation. Oslo police have confirmed the charges stem from a case involving a double-digit number of alleged victims, supported by evidence such as text messages, witness statements, and police searches. Høiby, who has no official public role and lives separately from the royal family, has cooperated with police but denies wrongdoing in most cases, particularly those involving sexual abuse and violence. The allegations include one rape involving intercourse, two without intercourse, and accusations of raping an unconscious TV star at a party held at the royal estate. The royal palace has declined to comment, stating the case is proceeding through normal legal channels, and Høiby remains free pending trial, presumed innocent until proven guilty. This scandal has garnered significant attention in Norway, where the royal family remains popular despite the controversy.