Son of Norway's crown princess cries in court
· Perth Now
Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appeared in an Oslo courtroom this week to provide testimony regarding allegations of rape. During the proceedings, Høiby became visibly emotional and wept as he addressed the court for the first time since his high-profile arrest in late 2024. The charges against him involve two separate incidents of sexual activity with women who were reportedly unconscious or otherwise unable to resist. While Høiby is a member of the royal family’s immediate circle, he holds no official title or public duties; however, the gravity of the charges has drawn intense international scrutiny and placed the Norwegian monarchy under significant public pressure.
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The current trial follows a series of escalating legal troubles for Høiby, who was initially detained in August on suspicion of causing bodily harm and criminal damage during a domestic dispute. Subsequent investigations led police to file the more severe rape charges currently being adjudicated. Høiby has denied the allegations of sexual assault, though he has previously issued a public statement admitting to struggles with substance abuse and mental health challenges. His defense team has argued that the incidents in question were consensual, while the prosecution continues to present evidence and testimony from the complainants. The Royal House of Norway has maintained a distance from the legal proceedings, characterizing the situation as a private matter to be handled by the judicial system.