Royal Privilege on Trial: The Rape Conviction of Marius Borg Høiby
In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking case of Marius Borg Høiby — son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon.
On June 15, 2026, Oslo District Court found the 29-year-old guilty of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses, including domestic abuse, assault, drug crimes, and restraining order violations. Sentenced to four years in prison, Høiby — who holds no royal title — was ordered to pay substantial compensation to his victims.
From early drug warnings and chaotic “Skaugum festivals” to multiple…
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