Norwegian authorities have detained Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on suspicion of involvement in multiple criminal offenses. The Oslo police confirmed that Høiby was taken into custody two days prior to his scheduled court appearance related to allegations of four rapes.
The charges against Høiby also include a total of 38 criminal counts, with the primary accusations focused on four incidents of rape. Authorities have not provided further details about the nature of the evidence or the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
The case has attracted significant media attention given Høiby’s high-profile background as a member of Norway’s royal family. The police have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that Høiby is entitled to legal proceedings and a fair trial.
Høiby’s family has yet to make a public statement regarding the allegations. The case continues to unfold as Norwegian authorities pursue further legal processes.