Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, finds himself at the center of a serious legal investigation, as authorities have revealed he is suspected of three rapes and numerous other offenses. The inquiry, which has been ongoing for 10 months, culminated in police handing the case over to prosecutors to determine if charges will be filed.
Høiby, aged 28, has faced arrest on three separate occasions, in August, September, and November of last year. His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, emphasized that while Høiby takes the accusations seriously, he does not admit to wrongdoing in most instances, particularly those relating to sexual abuse.
The investigation has been extensive, with Oslo Police District announcing that it involved a significant number of witness interviews, multiple searches, and a thorough examination of digital evidence. Høiby himself has cooperated with the police throughout the process, being questioned multiple times during the autumn of 2024 and into spring 2025.
The accusations against him include four counts of sexually offensive behavior, one count of abuse within a close relationship, and two counts of bodily harm. However, it was also confirmed that some allegations pertaining to sexual offenses were dismissed due to statute of limitations and evidentiary issues.
In a glimpse of the seriousness of the case, police indicated there are a double-digit number of alleged victims. The Royal House of Norway has acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings but has opted not to provide additional commentary on the unfolding situation.
