Chilling Details Emerge in Norway Royal Scandal: Trial Date Set for Crown Princess’s Son
Jordan Collins here, your semi-patient guide through the tangled mess of royal drama, paparazzi mishaps, and celebrity meltdowns. I know you’re *probably* confused, so let me break this down for you—slowly.
You *probably* didn’t know that Norway’s royal family had a scandal brewing behind their polished palace doors, but surprise! The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, is facing a trial in early 2026 over serious criminal charges, including rape and domestic abuse. And no, this isn’t a Netflix drama—it’s real life, and it’s about to get messy.
Høiby, 28, is the eldest child of Mette-Marit and was once affectionately called “Little Marius” by the Norwegian media. He may not have a royal title, but he grew up with all the privileges of royalty, living in the same household as his mother, Crown Prince Haakon (his stepfather), and half-siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Now, he’s set to stand trial starting February 3, 2026, and the proceedings are expected to last until March 14, 2026, according to reports from Norwegian outlets like VG and Nettavisen.
The charges are extensive and disturbing. Høiby is accused of 32 separate offenses allegedly committed between 2018 and 2024. These include four counts of rape, multiple instances of domestic violence, making threats, secretly recording women without consent, and even death threats. There are also lesser charges, such as traffic violations, which seem almost trivial compared to the gravity of the other allegations.
His defense team, led by attorney Ellen Holager Andenæs, has confirmed the trial date and stated that Høiby denies the most serious accusations. His lawyer Petar Sekulic emphasized that Høiby “denies all charges of sexual abuse, as well as the majority of the charges regarding violence.” He remains free while awaiting trial and plans to present his side of the story in court.
The Norwegian royal palace, ever the picture of decorum, has issued a brief statement through spokesperson Sara Svanemyr, saying, “It is up to the courts to hear this case and to reach a decision.” That’s royal-speak for “we’re not getting involved, but we’re definitely watching.”
This trial comes at a sensitive time for the monarchy. King Harald V, now 88, has announced plans to step back from public duties, allowing Crown Prince Haakon to take on a more prominent role. This means the spotlight on the royal family is only going to grow, and this trial could cast a long, uncomfortable shadow over the transition.
Høiby, who previously admitted to cocaine addiction and struggled with personal demons, has already had brushes with controversy. His biological father, Morton Borg, has a criminal record that includes time served for drug and violent offenses—something that has no doubt added fuel to the tabloid fire.
Marius no longer lives with the royal family and has relocated to a nearby home, according to his legal team. But the fallout from this trial will likely echo far beyond palace walls. With the world watching, Norway’s monarchy is about to face one of its biggest tests in years.
So, mark your calendars. February 2026 is going to be one for the history books.
Glad I could explain that for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, VG, Nettavisen
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