CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses rape.
Norway’s royal family has been thrust into the spotlight after Oslo police announced that Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with multiple serious offences, including rape, sexual assault, and bodily harm. The announcement came on Friday, following a lengthy police investigation that reportedly involved a “double-digit” number of alleged victims.
Høiby, who is 28, is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to Crown Prince Haakon, Norway’s heir to the throne. He has been under police scrutiny since 2024, when he was repeatedly arrested amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges that included bodily harm and criminal damage.
During a press conference, Oslo Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski confirmed that Høiby had been cooperative during questioning, and that the investigation has now wrapped up.
Kruszewski explained that evidence in the case was collected from a range of sources, including text messages, witness statements, and police searches.
He outlined the charges, which include one case of rape involving intercourse, two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault, and two cases of bodily harm.
When asked about the number of alleged victims, Kruszewski said, “I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number,” as reported by the Associated Press.
Høiby’s defence lawyer, Petar Sekulic, told the Associated Press via email that his client “is absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases — especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence”.
Høiby remains free while awaiting a possible trial.
The royal palace has kept its comments to a minimum, telling Norwegian newswire NTB that it would not be making any statements while the case is still moving through the “normal procedures” of the legal system.
Høiby, who previously lived with the royal couple and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, now resides in a separate house nearby, according to his lawyer. He has previously spoken openly about his struggles with substance abuse, admitting to cocaine use and addiction.
After his August 2024 arrest, Høiby released a public statement taking responsibility for some of his actions, saying, “I have several mental disorders which mean that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had, and still have, challenges. I have struggled with substance abuse for a long time, something I have been in treatment for in the past. I will now resume this treatment and take it very seriously,” per Hola.
He also apologised to his family, saying, “I know that my actions have largely rubbed off on you. So to you my love, I’m sorry. This should never have happened, and I take full responsibility for my actions.”
The Norwegian press has noted that while Høiby grew up in the public eye and enjoyed the same privileges as his royal siblings, he does not hold a royal title and does not undertake official duties. His biological father, Morton Borg, has previously served time in prison for drug and violent offences.
At this stage, the investigation is complete and the case will proceed through the Norwegian legal system. The police have said that other members of the royal family were not questioned, as their involvement was not considered relevant to the investigation.
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