Commencement of legal actions against Marius Borg Høiby set for a specified date
In a significant development, Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest child of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to stand trial for a series of alleged crimes. The trial, scheduled to begin on February 3, 2023, at the Oslo District Court, will span a total of 24 trial days.
The charges against Høiby include rape, domestic abuse, and bodily harm. These charges were filed by the Oslo public prosecutor about a year after the first allegations of violence. It is important to note that Høiby does not hold a prince title and is not an official member of the Norwegian royal house.
The allegations of bodily harm and property damage were made before August 2024, with Høiby admitting to acts of violence towards his then-girlfriend under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, and destroying things in her apartment during that month.
Høiby has consistently denied the allegations of sexual offenses. No other person is indicted by prosecutors in the case against Marius Borg Høiby; only Marius Borg Høiby himself is charged. As of now, there is no information indicating any acquittal prior to the trial starting in February 2026.
The trial for Høiby is generating significant interest, not only due to his royal connections but also because of the serious nature of the charges. The heir apparent, Haakon (52), is also a member of the Norwegian royal family. Høiby has two siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra (21) and Prince Sverre Magnus (19), who are the heiress apparent and the heir apparent respectively.
The trial against Høiby is taking place in Oslo, Norway. The trial was announced by Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen, citing his lawyer. The Oslo public prosecutor filed the charges against Høiby about a year after the first allegations of violence.
This trial marks a significant event in the Norwegian royal family, as a member of the family faces such serious charges. The outcome of the trial will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for Høiby and the royal family.
