Norwegian Royal Family Faces Dual Crises Amid Legal and Controversial Revelations

Norwegian Royal Family Faces Dual Crises Amid Legal and Controversial Revelations

Norway's royal family is currently facing significant challenges involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, who has begun his trial in Oslo District Court. He faces multiple serious charges, including four counts of rape, to which he has pleaded not guilty. The trial has drawn considerable attention both in Norway and internationally.

At the same time, Crown Princess Mette-Marit is under scrutiny due to the release of emails revealing her past communications with Jeffrey Epstein. These revelations have added to the controversy surrounding the royal family amid ongoing investigations by the U.S. Justice Department.

The trial proceedings are ongoing, and no verdict has been reached yet. The situation represents a dual crisis for the Norwegian royal family, combining legal challenges and public controversy.

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Marius Borg Høiby Crown Princess Mette-Marit Oslo District Court U.S. Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

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Oslo District Court

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7 février 2026
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‘Can Mette-Marit be queen after this?’: Rape trial and Epstein files bring double crisis for Norway’s royals
‘Can Mette-Marit be queen after this?’: Rape trial and Epstein files bring double crisis for Norway’s royals

The Guardian • 07 fév. 05h00

Norway's royal family confronts significant challenges as Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, stands trial for multiple serious charges, and the Crown Princess herself faces scrutiny over past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

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3 février 2026
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Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges
Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges

RTE.ie • 03 fév. 16h52

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including four counts of rape, as his trial begins in Oslo.

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit in the spotlight over Epstein emails and son Marius Borg Høiby’s rape trial
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit in the spotlight over Epstein emails and son Marius Borg Høiby’s rape trial

CNN • 03 fév. 05h01

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, begins trial on multiple charges, coinciding with scrutiny over the princess's past communications with Jeffrey Epstein.

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