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Mette-Marit’s son arrested for rape

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PrettyFlyforaMaiTai · 19/11/2024 12:04

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson to Crown Princess of Norway, has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

news.sky.com/story/amp/marius-borg-hoiby-eldest-son-of-norways-crown-princess-mette-marit-arrested-over-rape-13256564

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GrouchyKiwi · 19/11/2024 12:18

He's Mette-Marit's son, Crown Prince Haakon's stepson, I believe.

Am glad they're taking this seriously.

Poor MM, but most of all I hope the woman he is accused of raping has a lot of support and protection.

PrettyFlyforaMaiTai · 19/11/2024 12:25

GrouchyKiwi · 19/11/2024 12:18

He's Mette-Marit's son, Crown Prince Haakon's stepson, I believe.

Am glad they're taking this seriously.

Poor MM, but most of all I hope the woman he is accused of raping has a lot of support and protection.

Thanks for the correction I’ll see if MM can change the title 🙂

Im just reading more about him. He seems a nasty piece of work. It’s not his first time involved with the police 😡

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 19/11/2024 19:33

Interesting piece from AP: https://apnews.com/article/norway-crown-princess-son-royals-arrest-8c980cc15851b6eab2093f22edf67dfb

Clearly these were his choices and not his mother's, but looking at her background too - and especially the links with Epstein - I wonder if all the Danes who objected to her joining their RF in the first place had a point

Carla786 · 07/03/2026 10:15

Puzzledandpissedoff · 19/11/2024 19:33

Interesting piece from AP: https://apnews.com/article/norway-crown-princess-son-royals-arrest-8c980cc15851b6eab2093f22edf67dfb

Clearly these were his choices and not his mother's, but looking at her background too - and especially the links with Epstein - I wonder if all the Danes who objected to her joining their RF in the first place had a point

Exactly : Norweigans, that is.

I really hope the family did not cover this up. I don't think this immediately discredits ALL the Norweigan royals Andrew-style.
I DO think it raises serious questions about Haakon & Mette-Marit specifically though.

According to Wiki : 'Høiby was born on 13 January 1997 at Aker University Hospital in Oslo[12] to Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, then a waitress, and Morten Borg.[13] His parents were not in a committed relationship 'but after a short affair, Mette-Marit became pregmsnt. A few months after Marius was born, Mette-Marit entered into a relationship with a "life artist"[16] In 1998, Mette-Marit ended this relationship and raised Marius with her new partner, until the couple separated a little under a year later in early 1999.[16][14]' (she met Haakon after this)
So Marius is Prince Haakon's stepson, and was never an official royal.
There is other worrying info though : Høiby has invited members of the Hells Angels criminal gang to events at his home at which Mette-Marit received his guests. Drugs were consumed.[39][40]As of 2025, Høiby does not have a diplomatic passport. In 2024, media stated that he had abused the privilege of holding a diplomatic passport.[42]
And this : In 2024, Mette-Marit had been accused by media, of evidence tampering in the government's case against Marius; ][76]
Mette-Marit has been accused of warning her son about his impending arrest and witness tampering.[78][79]
Høiby is referenced several times in the Epstein files in conversations between his mother and Jeffrey Epstein. When he was 15, his mother and Epstein discussed pictures of naked women she wanted to give him.[80][81]

It sounds to me like Mette-Marit & Haakon may well have committed suspicious actions at the very least (and the Epstein mention!). The rest of the family - will knows? It is unlucky Haakon is the heir- if I were Norweigan I would probably be a Republican if the choice were this couple...

Carla786 · 07/03/2026 10:26

Apparently the king of Denmark has also appeared in the files but it was to do with meeting a friend of Epstein's at a dinner.. And Sofia of Sweden allegedly met him a few times though again, no indication of any wrongdoing on her part- being an ex glamour model and Love Island-type show participant (Paradise Hotel I think?) may have made her attractive to Epstein.

bluegreygreen · 07/03/2026 10:32

I think Mette-Marit can be more directly compared to AMW, as she is the royal.

From the Wikipedia extract (can't read the Norwegian links) -
Ongoing links to Epstein (I think initially downplayed?)
Hosting the criminal gang - was this in an official residence?
Accused of warning her son/evidence tampering - are these formal accusations or just allegations in the media?

Carla786 · 07/03/2026 10:53

bluegreygreen · 07/03/2026 10:32

I think Mette-Marit can be more directly compared to AMW, as she is the royal.

From the Wikipedia extract (can't read the Norwegian links) -
Ongoing links to Epstein (I think initially downplayed?)
Hosting the criminal gang - was this in an official residence?
Accused of warning her son/evidence tampering - are these formal accusations or just allegations in the media?

Good points, I need to check these. It seems increasingly similar.

Re the Norweigan articles- does Google translate not automatically offer to do them the way it did for me?

Lunde · 07/03/2026 15:51

This list contains the original 38 charges at the start of the trial and how he plead to them if known.

2 additional charges have been added in recent days relating to a DV incident and restraining order breach on the weekend before the trial started

Generally he has plead guilty to the less serious charges and not guilty to the serious ones

In Norway you can plead partial guilt - where you admit to part of the incident or you admit it but deny content

Prosecution - original charges and pleading

Rape with sexual intercourse - not guilty
Three rapes without intercourse - not guilty
Serious bodily injury - partially guilty
Abuse in close relationships - not guilty
Bodily injury - unknown
Threatening behaviour - not guilty
Reckless behavior - partially guilty
Two cases of injuries - unknown
A case of sexually abusive behavior - guilty
Five cases of sexually abusive behavior - not guilty
Violation of restraining order - partially guilty
Insulted the police - not guilty
Refused to ID himself to police - not guilty
Driven towards Skaugum - partially guilty
Speeding - guilty
Driving without a valid driver's license - guilty
Additional charge: Aggravated narcotics offence - guilty
Additional charge: Violation of restraining order - guilty
Additional charge: Speeding - guilty

StartupRepair · 07/03/2026 20:52

I feel so sorry for the elderly King of Norway who is unwell and just seems like a humble and lovely man.

Carla786 · 07/03/2026 21:17

StartupRepair · 07/03/2026 20:52

I feel so sorry for the elderly King of Norway who is unwell and just seems like a humble and lovely man.

Yes, he doesn't seem to have done anything wrong. Poor him & poor Queen Sonja- I think he's 88 and she's 87, or possibly they're both 87.

Interesting articles : https://www.nettavisen.no/kjendis/stortingsmiddag-pa-slottet-kronprinsesse-mette-marit-uteblir/s/5-95-2088772

https://www.nettavisen.no/okonomi/marius-saken-republikanere-far-vind-i-seilene/s/5-95-2139666

Kong Harald: – Av og til er livet rett og slett veldig vanskelig

Kong Harald fikk hele salen til å le – men snakket også om alvorlige ting.

https://www.nettavisen.no/kjendis/stortingsmiddag-pa-slottet-kronprinsesse-mette-marit-uteblir/s/5-95-2088772

Carla786 · 07/03/2026 21:34

It sounds like a similar situation in some ways to the UK monarchy : a first generation who do a reasonably good job afaik , then a second generation who tarnish via various scandals, and hope for renewal in the new generation: in our case that will be William but I think some may increasingly look to George & also Charlotte & Louis for a completely fresh start given the ongoing William-Harry issues. The Norweigans have Princess Ingrid as their potential fresh start for the monarchy.
Whether that will work remains to be seen. I think maybe the Norweigans should try to pass the crown directly to Princess Ingrid, who is 22 right now. Mette-Marit is I think also quite ill with COPD and will need a lung transplant. The whole situation seems like Haakon's succession isn't a great option.

TheAutumnCrow · 14/06/2026 03:08

News update from the BBC. Verdict on Monday, apparently.

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd95xvk4vn2o

Even the defence accepts he’s going to be doing (more) prison time, given what he has pleaded guilty to.

Marius Borg Hoiby on his way to a meeting with his lawyer in Oslo in January

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Marius Borg Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd95xvk4vn2o

TheAutumnCrow · 15/06/2026 09:21

Guilty of rape. Four years, apparently could be out in one.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15900287/Norwegian-crown-princesss-son-guilty-rape.html

His mother, the future Queen of Norway, former friend of Epstein, is on the lung transplant waiting list, which means she has supposedly been assessed as having less than 12 months left to live but there is widespread speculation about whether this is entirely accurate.

This is a monarchy in trouble once King Harald (age 89) dies.

Son of Norway's crown princess is found guilty of rape and jailed

Marius Borg Høiby was convicted today of two counts of rape following a six-week trial that laid bare allegations of violence, drug abuse and sexual misconduct.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15900287/Norwegian-crown-princesss-son-guilty-rape.html

Lunde · 15/06/2026 13:48

His lawyers have already announced their intention to appeal the rape and DV convictions.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 15/06/2026 14:48

Lunde · 15/06/2026 13:48

His lawyers have already announced their intention to appeal the rape and DV convictions.

Quelle surprise, and I wonder how much of their pleading will centre on claims that the whole thing is "killing his mother" Hmm

TheAutumnCrow · 15/06/2026 15:27

He was found guilty of 34 offences – including two counts of rape, serious bodily harm, abuse in close relationships, physical assault, threats, six counts of sexually offensive behaviour and three counts of violating a restraining order. He was acquitted of two counts of rape and two counts of violating a restraining order.

From the Guardian ^^

One of the charges for which Høiby was found guilty was the rape of a woman in the basement of the crown prince and princess’s residence at Skaugum in December 2018.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/son-norway-crown-princess-convicted-rape-marius-borg-hoiby

Files released in early 2026 revealed that Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit exchanged hundreds of emails and maintained a multi-year friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014.

Son of Norway’s crown princess convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison

Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of ⁠two ​counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other ⁠crimes

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/son-norway-crown-princess-convicted-rape-marius-borg-hoiby

Lunde · 15/06/2026 19:27

This afternoon his lawyers applied for him to be released pending appeal - denied

Lunde · 15/06/2026 19:54

I read he is being moved to the maximum security Ila Prison because Oslo Prison is closing for demolition - so he'll be at the same prison as Anders Breivik

Serenster · 17/06/2026 09:33

The Norwegian court has this morning announced that Mette-Marie has now received a lung transplant.

Serenster · 17/06/2026 09:35

Lunde · 15/06/2026 19:54

I read he is being moved to the maximum security Ila Prison because Oslo Prison is closing for demolition - so he'll be at the same prison as Anders Breivik

Anders Brevik murdered Mette-Marie’s stepbrother (among many others). What a grim coincidence.

Carla786 · 17/06/2026 16:45

TheAutumnCrow · 15/06/2026 09:21

Guilty of rape. Four years, apparently could be out in one.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15900287/Norwegian-crown-princesss-son-guilty-rape.html

His mother, the future Queen of Norway, former friend of Epstein, is on the lung transplant waiting list, which means she has supposedly been assessed as having less than 12 months left to live but there is widespread speculation about whether this is entirely accurate.

This is a monarchy in trouble once King Harald (age 89) dies.

Only 4 years for rape?? Is this common I'm Norway?

LaliqueSaltGrinder · 17/06/2026 19:49

I was just reading about the Norwegian royals - we thought ours were drama-filled. The crown princess is very unwell and on a lung transplant list. Her son in prison for rape. The crown prince's sister is married to an American "shaman" and spends her life promoting conspiracy theories online.

Almost makes our lot look normal.

Flamingcoming · 17/06/2026 19:51

LaliqueSaltGrinder · 17/06/2026 19:49

I was just reading about the Norwegian royals - we thought ours were drama-filled. The crown princess is very unwell and on a lung transplant list. Her son in prison for rape. The crown prince's sister is married to an American "shaman" and spends her life promoting conspiracy theories online.

Almost makes our lot look normal.

She’s had the transplant

LaliqueSaltGrinder · 17/06/2026 19:53

Ah I hadn't read that she had had the operation. Must be very serious, and she has a long road ahead of her to recover.

And all the Epstein links...

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