Norway's Crown Princess Faces Turmoil as Son Gets 4-Year Prison Term for Rape

WHO:

AP News - Marius Borg Høiby is 29 years old.

AP News - Høiby’s defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic, stated he is “satisfied” with the relatively extensive acquittals.

AP News - Høiby's lawyers stated he will appeal the convictions of rape and domestic abuse.

AP News - Defense lawyer Petar Sekulic mentioned Høiby is “satisfied” with the acquittals.

AP News - Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

AP News - Crown Princess Mette-Marit, mother of Marius Borg Høiby.

AP News - Crown Prince Haakon, heir to Norway’s throne and husband of Mette-Marit.

AP News - Defense lawyer Petar Sekulic.

WHAT:

AP News - Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims, although the specific amount was not disclosed.

AP News - Høiby’s lawyers stated he will appeal the convictions of rape and domestic abuse, and they will also seek his temporary release from custody.

AP News - Prosecutors had requested a sentence of seven years and seven months, while defense lawyers argued for a maximum of 18 months for lesser offenses.

US Magazine - The verdict was delivered nearly three months after the conclusion of Høiby's six-week trial.

AP News - Høiby was sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his victims.

AP News - Høiby is seeking temporary release from custody.

AP News - Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of rape.

AP News - Høiby was found guilty of two of the four rape charges he faced and acquitted of the other two.

AP News - Høiby was also convicted of assault and abuse in a close relationship.

AP News - Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.

AP News - Høiby faced a total of 40 criminal charges, including lesser offenses such as assault, drug-related crimes, and violations of a restraining order.

AP News - Prosecutors requested a sentence of seven years and seven months, while defense lawyers argued for a maximum of 18 months for lesser offenses.

WHERE:

AP News - The trial took place in Oslo District Court, Norway.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced on June 15, 2026, to four years in prison after being found guilty of several charges, including two counts of rape.

AP News - The trial concluded in March after six weeks of proceedings.

AP News - The charges against Høiby involved incidents occurring between 2018 and 2024.

WHY:

AP News - The case has intensified interest due to Crown Princess Mette-Marit being at the center of legal arguments regarding Høiby’s potential temporary release before the verdict.

AP News - The case has generated intense international attention due to Høiby’s connection to the royal family, despite him holding no royal title or official duties.

AP News - The case has intensified interest due to Crown Princess Mette-Marit being at the center of legal arguments regarding Høiby’s potential temporary release before the verdict.

AP News - The case has generated intense international attention due to Høiby’s connection to the royal family.

AP News - Interest in the case intensified as Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health deteriorated; she has pulmonary fibrosis and is awaiting a lung transplant.

HOW:

AP News - Appeals courts ruled that Høiby should remain detained while awaiting judgment.

AP News - Evidence presented during the trial included messages, images, and videos from Høiby’s cellphone.

AP News - Høiby watched the reading of the verdict via a video link from prison due to health reasons.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 12:35 UTC)

Høiby has been ordered to pay compensation to the victims, although the specific amount has not been disclosed. His lawyers announced plans to appeal the convictions of rape and domestic abuse, while also seeking his temporary release from custody, a request that has drawn significant attention due to Crown Princess Mette-Marit being involved in the legal arguments surrounding this case. Appeals courts have ruled that Høiby will remain detained while awaiting judgment.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 06:48 UTC)

Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of multiple charges, including two counts of rape. The verdict came nearly three months after the conclusion of Høiby's six-week trial. This significant ruling was reported by US Magazine.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 23:30 UTC)

Marius Borg Høiby, who is 29 years old, has been sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his victims, a decision that has drawn significant international attention due to his ties to the royal family, even though he does not hold any royal title or official duties. His defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic, expressed satisfaction with the relatively extensive acquittals in the case. Appeals courts have ruled that Høiby should remain detained while awaiting judgment.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 20:08 UTC)

Høiby's lawyers announced that he will appeal his convictions for rape and domestic abuse, while defense attorney Petar Sekulic noted that Høiby is “satisfied” with the acquittals he received. In the meantime, Høiby is seeking temporary release from custody, a request that has drawn significant attention due to Crown Princess Mette-Marit being involved in the legal discussions surrounding his potential release before the verdict. However, appeals courts have ruled that Høiby must remain detained while awaiting judgment.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 15:00 UTC)

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two counts of rape, along with assault and abuse in a close relationship. The trial, which took place in Oslo District Court, concluded in March after six weeks of proceedings, with Høiby facing a total of 40 criminal charges, including lesser offenses. The case has drawn significant international attention, particularly due to Høiby’s royal connections and the ongoing health challenges of his mother, who is awaiting a lung transplant.