The son of Norway's crown princess is suspected of three rapes and 23 other offences, police said on Friday. Marius Borg Høiby, who is the stepson of Norway's future king, was arrested three separate times last year, in August, September and November. After a 10-month investigation, Norwegian police have now handed the case over to prosecutors who will decide whether to press charges, police attorney Andreas Kruszewski said. Høiby's lawyer Petar Sekulic said his client was "taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases - especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence". The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title or official duties, had been under investigation since his arrest on 4 August 2024 on suspicion of assault. In astatement, Oslo Police District said they carried out a "thorough investigation", with a "large number of witness interviews, several searches and a review of extensive digital material". Høiby was questioned several times during the autumn of 2024 and spring of 2025 and "cooperated with the police", the statement said. Amongst the offences police said Høiby was suspected of were four counts of sexually offensive behaviour, one count of abuse in a close relationship and two counts of bodily harm. Police confirmed that some cases involving sexual offences had been dismissed due to "statute of limitations and evidentiary reasons". "I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number," Mr Kruszewski said. The Royal House of Norway noted in a statement that the case was proceeding through the legal system and had nothing further to add.
Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say
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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is under investigation for serious criminal allegations, including three counts of rape and 23 other offences, as reported by police on Friday. Høiby, who is the stepson of Norway's future king, was arrested three times last year, with incidents occurring in August, September, and November. Following a comprehensive 10-month investigation, Norwegian authorities have transferred the case to prosecutors, who will determine whether to file charges. Høiby's attorney, Petar Sekulic, stated that his client takes the allegations seriously but denies wrongdoing in most cases, particularly regarding accusations of sexual abuse and violence. The 28-year-old does not hold any royal title or official duties and has been under scrutiny since his initial arrest on August 4, 2024, for suspicion of assault.
The Oslo Police District has indicated that a thorough investigation was conducted, which included extensive witness interviews, multiple searches, and a review of significant digital evidence. Høiby was interrogated several times throughout the autumn of 2024 and spring of 2025 and reportedly cooperated with the police during the process. Among the various accusations against him are four counts of sexually offensive behavior, one count of abuse in a close relationship, and two counts of bodily harm. Notably, some sexual offence cases were dismissed due to the statute of limitations and evidentiary challenges. The police attorney, Andreas Kruszewski, confirmed that the number of victims involved is in double digits but refrained from providing further specifics. The Royal House of Norway has acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings and has not commented further on the matter, emphasizing the importance of allowing the legal process to unfold without interference.
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