Marius Borg Høiby , the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit , reportedly broke down in tears in court on Wednesday, February 4, during an ongoing trial involving several horrific allegations against him.
Høiby was indicted in August 2025 after multiple arrests in 2024 and is currently facing 38 charges involving some of the gravest alleged offenses against women , including former romantic partners.
- Marius Borg Høiby broke down in court as prosecutors presented alleged video evidence from his phone, while he denied his most serious charges.
- The Norwegian monarchy is facing a double scandal, with Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s name surfacing in the Epstein files just days before her son’s trial.
- Public outrage has exploded online, with netizens accusing Høiby of “lying and crying” and calling for the royal family to be held accountable.
The trial, scheduled to run until March 19, 2026, has deeply affected the Norwegian monarchy, as public support for the institution has reportedly dipped significantly amid the scandal.
“ As if tears and royal blood could wash away the vile evidence staring everyone in the face,” wrote one enraged netizen.
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess broke down in tears while testifying at his trial, as he pleaded not guilty to some of the gravest charges
Young man holding Norway flag in a suit, representing son of Norway’s crown princess in court setting.
Marius Borg Høiby entered his plea on Tuesday, February 3, on the opening day of his trial at the Oslo District Court.
Standing for 24 minutes as the 38 charges were read out, he responded to each count individually, pleading not guilty to the most serious charges, including four counts of r*pe and one count of domestic violence.
He admitted guilt to several lesser offenses, including traffic violations like speeding and driving without a valid license, an aggravated dr*g offense involving the transport of approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 pounds) of marijuana, and breaking a restraining order.
Journalists interview Norway’s Crown Princess son in courtroom hallway amid coverage of horrific crimes video evidence.
Courtroom sketch of Norway’s Crown Princess son breaking down over videos shown as proof of horrific crimes.
He entered a plea of “partly guilty,” a specific option under Norwegian law, for charges of aggravated a**ault and reckless behavior.
Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø told the court, “The defendant is the son of the Crown Princess. He is part of the royal family. He shall nevertheless be treated in the same way as any other person who is charged with the same offences.”
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Exactly a day later, on Wednesday, Høiby broke down in tears during the second day of the trial as he took the witness stand for the first time.
During his testimony, he reportedly became visibly shaken, paused repeatedly to wipe his eyes, and said it was “incredibly difficult” to speak in front of the gathered media.
Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with 38 criminal counts, including four counts of rpe, as well as charges related to domestic violence and drg offenses
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Son of Norway’s Crown Princess emotional in court as videos shown as proof of horrific crimes during trial session.
He said, “It is very difficult for me to speak in front of so many people. I have been surrounded by the press since I was three. I have been harassed ever since .”
Marius shared that in order to take the stand for his testimony, he had received “heavy medication” and would try his best during the court proceedings.
Referring to his mother, he continued, “I am known as the son of Mummy. Which means I have an extreme need for affirmation. A lot of sx, a lot of alhol. Few can relate to the life I have led. A lot of parties, alhol, some drgs.”
‼️The Son of Norway’s Crown Princess charged with 23 counts of R*PE involving “DOUBLE-DIGIT” number of victims. 28-year-old Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon. Høiby remains free at the moment… pic.twitter.com/SI4C4faAz5 — i Expose Racists & Pedos (@SeeRacists) August 19, 2025
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