The Fallen Prince: Marius Borg Høiby Faces Darkest Charges Yet

In the quiet corridors of Norway’s royal household, a storm has broken out that no one could have foreseen. Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette‑Marit, once known only as the shy stepson of the future king, now stands accused of crimes that have shaken the nation.

For years, Marius lived outside the royal spotlight, without official titles or duties, forging his own path. But behind the scenes, investigators say, a darker story was unfolding. Over a span of six years, at least ten women have come forward accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and violence — allegations that have stunned even those familiar with his past brushes with the law.

Police say the evidence is damning: video clips, text messages, witness statements, all painting a disturbing portrait of repeated abuse. In one case, a TV presenter claims she was raped while asleep after a royal estate party in 2018. Other women describe being forced, threatened, or physically harmed between 2018 and 2024.

Marius, now 28, was arrested more than once last year and held briefly in Hamar Prison. Yet he remains free for now, under Norway’s strong presumption of innocence, while awaiting a full trial. His lawyers say he denies the most severe accusations, but admits to some personal failures.

At the palace, there is silence. Officials have refused to comment, citing the ongoing legal process. But among the Norwegian people, the news is a shockwave. Many remember Marius as the teenage boy who grew up by his mother’s side in royal photographs, a stepchild to the future king, living between a normal childhood and the grandeur of the royal court.

Over time, however, trouble followed him: substance abuse, earlier arrests for assault, and a reputation for reckless behavior. Critics wonder whether the royal family could have done more to guide him, or whether they let him slip away too easily.

Now, Norway must watch as a courtroom takes on a case that cuts to the heart of privilege and justice. Marius faces nine formal charges — three for rape, four for sexual assault, and two for bodily harm. As the trial approaches, the public is left to ask: can a prince truly be judged as an ordinary man?