Norwegian Royal Family Member, 27, Arrested on Suspicion of Rape: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

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Marius Borg Høiby

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The son ofCrown Princess Mette-Marit of Norwayhas been arrested on suspicion of rape.

“What police can say about the rape is that it concerns a sexual act without intercourse. The victim is said to have been unable to resist the act,” the release added.

Mitch Evans (L) and Marius Borg Hoiby compete on the Formula E Simulator at the BRITS official aftershow party, in partnership with Tempus Magazine, at the Intercontinental London - The O2 on February 21, 2018 in London, England

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According to Norwegian outletSe og Hør, he reportedly “attacked” the woman “psychologically and physically,” and she was treated at a hospital for a concussion.

The 27-year-old was also arrested again in September for allegedly violating a restraining order, reportedThe Guardian.

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit (wearing pink) with King Harald V and other members of the Norwegian royal family.LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra (front C) poses for a family photo with (front L and R) Norway’s King Harald V and Norway’s Queen Sonja and (back LtoR) Marit Tjessem, Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, Norway’s Prince Sverre Magnus and Marius Borg Hoiby on the occasion of a gala dinner for her 18th birthday in Oslo on June 17, 2022. Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 18 on January 21, 2022.

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“The charge relates to another violation of a restraining order against the same victim. In addition, a report has been filed for violation of a restraining order and driving without a valid driver’s license,” the release added.

At the time, Crown Princess Mette-Maritsaid of the decision, “Marius has always had a role that has been difficult to define in the public sphere. He is and will be an exceptionally important part of our family.”

“Marius became a symbol of the unusual choice we made when we got married, at the same time, he will not carry public duties like his siblings,” she added.

source: people.com