Norwegian Royal Family Member Arrested Amid Serious Charges

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape and related offenses, prompting investigations into previous incidents and claims from multiple victims.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has recently been detained by Norwegian police in Oslo under serious allegations of rape. While he does not hold an official royal title, Mr. Høiby is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon and his current legal troubles have drawn significant media attention.

Police announced that Høiby faces charges related to sexual acts allegedly performed on an individual who was incapacitated and unable to consent. Denying these allegations, Mr. Høiby is being investigated not only for the recent rape accusation but also for offenses involving four additional victims, including charges of violence and criminal damage from an incident earlier in August.

Details released by law enforcement indicate that the recent rape charge involved an act described as "sexual without intercourse," again highlighting the condition of the named victim's inability to resist. Investigators have also noted that Høiby’s previous relationships have been marred by allegations of abuse involving ex-girlfriends Julianne Snekkestad and Nora Haukland, as well as accusations of threats toward another individual.

On the night of his arrest, police apprehended him at 23:12 (22:12 GMT) in a vehicle alongside a victim related to a distinct case. Following this, Høiby has seen his charges broadened to include maltreatment in close relationships, along with violations against a restraining order linked to the same victim. It has also been disclosed that he was driving without a valid license at the time of his apprehension.

Authorities executed a search warrant at Høiby's residence in Skaugum, adjacent to where Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit reside, signaling the seriousness of the investigation. Despite the growing list of accusations, the Norwegian palace has refrained from public commentary regarding Mr. Høiby’s ongoing legal issues.