Marius de Norway, the eldest of Princess Mette-Marit, was charged for four rapes this Monday, August 18. The heir was already implicated by former companions for sexist and sexual violence.
New blow for the Norwegian Crown. Marius Borg Hoibyeldest son of the princess of Norway Mette-Marit, was charged for 32 offenses, including four rapes, announced on Monday, August 18, the prosecutor-general of Norway.
In addition to the four rapes, the 28-year-old is charged with mistreatment in close relations, acts of violence, affected by freedom and having filmed and recorded video without consent, explained the prosecutor-general Sturla Henriksbø, at a press conference.
“The maximum sentence for the offenses mentioned in the indictment is a prison sentence of up to ten years. These are very serious acts that can leave lasting traces and destroy lives,” said the prosecutor.
Other complaints and accusations
Born from a relationship prior to the marriage of his mother Mette-Marit with Crown Prince Haakon, Marius Borg Høiby had been arrested on August 4, 2024, suspected of having attacked his partner.
These facts sparked a series of other revelations and complaints for gender -based and sexual violence from several victims and former companions of Marius de Norway.
“The fact that Marius Borg Høiby is part of the royal family must of course do not lead that it is treated more slowly or more severely than if similar acts had been committed by others,” insisted the prosecutor.
The four rapes for which Marus Borg Høiby was charged took place in 2018, in 2023 and 2024, the last after the start of the police investigation.
