Crown Princess’s son to stand trial on rape, violence and drug charges

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby, is set to stand trial in Oslo on 38 charges including four counts of rape, violence and threats against former partners, and marijuana trafficking, with a potential sentence of up to 10 years if convicted. The indictment outlines alleged rapes between 2018 and 2024, and violence or threats linked to former and subsequent partners. Høiby has no royal title and remains free pending trial; the royal couple say they will not attend or comment on the proceedings, as the case continues to cast a shadow over Norway’s royal family.