Norway’s Crown Prince’s Son Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

The son of Norway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Norwegian police confirmed Tuesday.

Borg Høiby’s Background

Marius Borg Høiby, 27, is the eldest son of Mette-Marit and the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Prince Haakon. He was born prior to the princess’s 2001 marriage to the crown prince, and therefore does not hold a royal title or carry out official duties.

Arrest and Charges

He was arrested Monday evening and police said in a statement that he is accused of carrying out a “sexual act without intercourse” on a victim “said to have been unable to resist the act.”

The alleged victim is a woman in her 20s who did not know Borg Høiby before she met him on the day of the alleged incident, her lawyer Hege Salomon told CNN. She was not in a relationship with him.

Denial and Previous Charges

The BBC reports that he has denied the rape allegation but is facing a series of charges for offences allegedly committed against four other victims — three other women and a man.

Recent Arrests and Incidents

In the past three months he has also been charged with one count of “abuse in close relationships,” violating a restraining order and driving without a valid driver’s licence, police said Tuesday in a press release.

In details provided by police, they say Borg Høiby was taken into custody on Aug. 4, after an incident at the Oslo apartment of a woman he was in a relationship with. Police say they found a knife stuck into one of the walls of the woman’s bedroom and he was accused of causing her bodily harm.

Royal Family Controversy

The Norwegian royal family is no stranger to controversy. Mette-Marit was deemed by many an inappropriate choice for future queen for her “wild past” that is reported to have included partying and drug-taking.

Borg Høiby’s father, Morten Borg, was convicted in the past of violence, drunk driving and cocaine possession, according to the Observer.

Conclusion

The arrest and charges against Marius Borg Høiby highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding the Norwegian royal family. As the son of the crown princess, his actions are subject to scrutiny and his denials of the rape allegations have been met with skepticism.

FAQs

Q: What is the charge against Marius Borg Høiby?
A: He is accused of carrying out a “sexual act without intercourse” on a victim “said to have been unable to resist the act.”

Q: Has he denied the charge?
A: Yes, he has denied the rape allegation.

Q: What other charges is he facing?
A: He is also facing charges for “abuse in close relationships,” violating a restraining order, and driving without a valid driver’s licence.

Q: What is the background of the Norwegian royal family?
A: The Norwegian royal family has a history of controversy, with Mette-Marit being deemed an inappropriate choice for future queen due to her “wild past” and Borg Høiby’s father being convicted of various crimes.