Norway Crown Princess's Son Arrested on Rape, Assault Charges Ahead of Trial

• Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested ahead of his trial on multiple charges.
• Charges include rape, assault, threats with a knife, and violation of a restraining order, with an indictment detailing 38 counts.
• Høiby is accused of four alleged rapes between 2018 and November 2024, violence against former partners, and transporting marijuana.
• Police requested four-week detention due to risk of reoffending; Høiby denies sexual abuse and most violence charges.
• Crown Prince Haakon stated Høiby is not part of the royal household and they will not attend court proceedings.

Why It Matters: Marius Borg Høiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, faces serious charges including rape and assault.