Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been convicted of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence, and other crimes. An Oslo court sentenced him to four years in prison on Monday, rejecting his request for early release. No appeals remain pending, though sources differ on his formal royal title. The conviction follows a trial where prosecutors argued the severity of the charges warranted full imprisonment.
What changed
The court’s final ruling on Monday confirms the four-year sentence with no appeals left, while sources now clarify the additional charge of domestic violence and his relationship as stepson to Crown Prince Haakon.
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Norway’s Crown Princess’s Son Sentenced to 4 Years for Rape and Domestic Violence
confidence 98%Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been convicted of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence, and other crimes. An Oslo court sentenced him to four years in prison on Monday, rejecting his request for early release. No appeals remain pending, though sources differ on his formal royal title. The conviction follows a trial where prosecutors argued the severity of the charges warranted full imprisonment.
What's confirmed:
- Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence, and other crimes by an Oslo court on Monday.
- He was sentenced to four years in prison, with the court rejecting his request for early release.
- No appeals remain pending against the conviction or sentence.
- Borg Høiby is the stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Still unconfirmed:
- His formal royal title remains disputed among sources, with no official confirmation on whether he retains any princely status.
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Norway crown princess’s son sentenced to 4 years for rape; custody upheld
confidence 95%Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape and other offences. An appeal court rejected his early release request, citing the severity of the charges. No appeals remain pending. Sources confirm the conviction and sentence but differ on his formal royal title.
What's confirmed:
- Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape and additional offences.
- Legal proceedings are complete with no appeals pending.
- An appeal court overturned a lower court’s decision to release Høiby ahead of his June 15 verdict on 40 charges, including rape and assault.
- Høiby will remain in custody pending the completion of his sentence.
Still unconfirmed:
- Høiby’s mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is reportedly gravely ill, though no official confirmation has been provided.
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Norway’s crown princess’s son jailed for four years in rape conviction
confidence 95%Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted on two counts of rape. Legal proceedings are complete with no appeals pending. Sources confirm the conviction and sentence but differ on his relationship title.
What's confirmed:
- Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday, 15 June 2026, for rape.
- He was convicted on two of the four rape charges he faced.
- Legal proceedings are finalized, with no further appeals pending.
- Høiby is the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon.
- The sentence follows convictions for two counts of rape and additional offenses.
Still unconfirmed:
- Høiby was convicted of additional unspecified offenses beyond the two rape charges.
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Norway crown prince’s stepson sentenced to 4 years for rape
confidence 95%Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Norway’s crown prince, has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape. Two sources confirm the conviction and sentence, while a third identifies him as the stepson of the crown prince. Legal proceedings are finalized, with no further appeals pending.
What's confirmed:
- Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway’s crown prince, has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.
- Legal proceedings have concluded with the prison term confirmed by multiple independent outlets.
- The conviction stems from a single count of rape, with no additional charges or extended sentencing.
Still unconfirmed:
- A single source claims the defendant was found guilty of two counts of rape, though this contradicts other reports of a single conviction.
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Norway’s crown princess’s eldest son jailed for 4 years in rape conviction
confidence 95%The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape, following a conviction. Sources agree on the sentence length and the nature of the crime but differ on whether he is the son or step-son of the crown prince. Legal proceedings have concluded with the prison term confirmed by multiple outlets.
What's confirmed:
- The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.
- The conviction and sentencing follow a rape case that has now concluded with a prison term.
Still unconfirmed:
- One source describes the individual as the step-son of Norway’s crown prince rather than the biological son of the crown princess.