Norway’s Princess: New Assault Allegations & Arrest

The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested on new criminal allegations while awaiting trial on charges including rape. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, was detained Sunday on suspicion of causing bodily harm, wielding a knife and violating a restraining order.

New Allegations for Norway’s Crown Princess’s Son

Police said they will seek permission from a judge to keep Hoiby in custody for the next four weeks following the latest accusations. He was already awaiting trial on four counts of rape, as well as domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes.

Hoiby faces potential additional charges stemming from the new allegations, which include rape, abuse in a close relationship against a former partner, acts of violence against another, and transporting 3.5kg (7.7lbs) of cannabis, as well as making death threats and traffic violations. His lawyer has declined to comment on the new accusations.

Hoiby does not admit criminal guilt for the charges of rape and domestic violence, but has admitted to some lesser crimes, and plans to give a detailed explanation in court, his lawyer previously said. His trial is scheduled to last until March 19.

Hoiby has been under scrutiny since 2024, when police named him as a suspect in a physical assault against a woman with whom he had been in a relationship. He admitted at the time to causing bodily harm to the woman while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, and to damaging her apartment, stating he regretted his actions.

Hoiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon. He is outside the line of royal succession and holds no title. Last week, the crown prince said the royal house does not intend to comment during the proceedings.

The trial is opening as Hoiby’s mother faces renewed scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein following the latest release of documents in the US.