
Marius Borg Høiby
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Explore the downfall of Marius, the ‘bonus prince’ of Norway. From royal privilege to scandal, this page delves into the events that led to his public disgrace.
How is it possible for someone in such a privileged position—like Marius, the ‘bonus prince’ of Norway—to fall into such degrading behavior? And more importantly, how could this situation have been prevented?
This page explores the paradox of privilege within the Royal family, focusing on the complex dynamics of the Norwegian Crown. It reflects on the responsibilities of those who live in the shadow of royalty and examines the failures that allowed such a situation to unfold. This inquiry delves deep into the potential for reform, asking critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the choices that can shape or tarnish an individual’s legacy.
Van Privilege naar Schandaal: De Val van Marius van Noorwegen
Hoe is het mogelijk dat iemand in zo’n bevoorrechte positie—zoals Marius, de ‘bonusprins’ van Noorwegen—zich in zo’n degradatie kan laten storten? En belangrijker nog, hoe had deze situatie voorkomen kunnen worden?
Deze pagina onderzoekt de paradox van privileges binnen de koninklijke familie, met een focus op de complexe dynamiek van de Noorse kroon. Het reflecteert op de verantwoordelijkheden van degenen die in de schaduw van de monarchie leven en onderzoekt de mislukkingen die deze situatie mogelijk maakten. Deze verkenning duikt diep in de mogelijkheden voor hervorming en stelt kritische vragen over verantwoordelijkheid, transparantie en de keuzes die het leven van een individu kunnen vormgeven of beschadigen.
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From Bonus Prince to Defendant: The Marius Borg Hoiby Trial
25 feb 2026
Behind the doors of a high-security royal estate, a digital house of horrors was being recorded. Investigators found a hidden app called ‘iSafe’ on Marius Borg Høiby’s devices containing videos and still photos of girls he had been in contact with. But were they filmed with or without their consent? Why did Marius smash his phone and remove the SIM card before the police arrived? Today, we’re diving into the criminal counts against Marius that prove the ‘Bonus Prince’ was living a double life.
Some content in this video is generated using artificial intelligence and is for entertainment purposes only.
Marius Borg Høiby remains innocent of the claims agains him until proven otherwise. The court case against him is currently ongoing.
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Marius Borg Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is currently at the center of a major controversy, facing 38 charges, including four cases of sexual abuse. On February 4, 2026, he broke down in tears during his first day of testimony while denying all the accusations. Although Høiby has family ties to the Norwegian royal family, he is not in the line of succession, as he was born before his mother married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is once again embroiled in controversy following revelations from the Epstein files. She has publicly apologized to the Norwegian people for her past friendship with the late sex offender, after documents from the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that the two exchanged messages between 2011 and 2014. Some of these messages allegedly included plans to meet in person, and suggested that the Crown Princess spent four days in Epstein’s Palm Beach, Florida, home while he was absent.
Marius Borg Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby, de 29-jarige zoon van kroonprinses Mette-Marit, staat momenteel in het oog van een grote controverse en wordt geconfronteerd met 38 aanklachten, waaronder vier gevallen van seksueel misbruik. Op 4 februari 2026 barstte hij tijdens zijn eerste dag van getuigenis in tranen uit, terwijl hij alle beschuldigingen ontkende. Hoewel Høiby familiebanden heeft met de Noorse koninklijke familie, staat hij niet in de lijn van troonopvolging, aangezien hij geboren is voordat zijn moeder in 2001 met kroonprins Haakon trouwde.
Kroonprinses Mette-Marit
De Noorse kroonprinses Mette-Marit wordt opnieuw geconfronteerd met controverse na onthullingen in de Epstein-dossiers. Ze heeft haar “oprechte excuses” aangeboden aan het Noorse volk voor haar vroegere vriendschap met de overleden zedendelinquent, nadat uit documenten van het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie bleek dat de twee tussen 2011 en 2014 berichten hadden uitgewisseld. Sommige berichten zouden plannen bevatten om elkaar persoonlijk te ontmoeten en zouden erop wijzen dat de kroonprinses vier dagen in Epsteins huis in Palm Beach, Florida, heeft doorgebracht terwijl hij zelf afwezig was.
Norwegian Prince Haakon Had Enough! Here’s What Awaits His Stepson After the Scandal
21 nov 2024
The scandal in Norway’s royal family continues. The eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested and now faces jail time. Marius attacked a woman in her apartment while under the influence of illegal substances. The whole country is in shock!
But Crown Prince Haakon’s patience has run out, and he decided to take action against his stepson. The family made a tough decision. What’s next for the “black sheep” of the royal family? How did this difficult family drama unfold? I’ll tell you all about it in this video.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette Marit in Epstein files as rape trial against her son begins | DW News
3 feb 2026 #norway #royal #epsteinfiles
A rape trial is rocking the royal family in Norway and raising questions over the future of the monarchy in the Scandinavian country.
The accused is 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby. He’s the son of Norway’s Crown Princess – but outside the line of succession as he was born before his mother married into the royal family. Today in Oslo, he pleaded not guilty to the most serious of 38 counts against him – including four counts of rape. The charges also include abuse, acts of violence, transporting marijuana, and making death threats. Høiby was arrested again on Sunday on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife and violating a restraining order.
The trial gets underway just days after revelations that Høiby’s mother, Crown Princess Mette Marit had extensive contact with the late U-S sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – after he was convicted of child sex crimes in 2008.
The latest release of the Epstein files contains hundreds of references to the crown princess – including personal emails between the two appearing to show a close personal friendship. Over the weekend, Crown Princess Mette-Marit issued an apology, saying she showed “poor judgement”.
What are the controversies surrounding the Norwegian Royal Family? | The Daily Aus
9 feb 2026 Daily Deepdives
Last week, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess began facing trial on 38 charges, including rape, abuse, and violent behaviour. In the days before he was due in court, Marius Borg Hoiby was taken into custody on separate charges of threatening someone with a knife and assault. The new charges came days Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was made public. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what to know about these two scandals engulfing the Norwegian royal family.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden
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Prosecution demands 7 years and 7 months in prison for Norwegian ‘bonus prince’ Marius Borg
“Høiby is not a monster, none of us are. But he must be judged by what he may have done, and not by what he is,” said the Public Prosecutor’s office.
The Public Prosecutor believes Høiby is guilty of 39 different charges. In recent days, the prosecutor has already outlined the evidence they have for these charges.
The most serious charge he faces is the rape of 4 women, which according to the prosecution justifies a prison sentence of several years for each case. “A rape can leave permanent scars and destroy lives. A victim can carry that for the rest of their life.”
Høiby has always denied the rapes, claiming that these were “voluntary sexual contacts.”
In addition, the Public Prosecutor asserts that he is guilty of abuse in intimate relationships, particularly during his relationship with Nora Haukland. “The abuse is characterized by uncertainty that continues. You never know when it will escalate again.” The prosecutor also cites sufficient evidence for drug-related crimes, as well as violations of his contact ban. “He has breached it 1,000 times,” they said.
Taken together, the Public Prosecutor is demanding a prison sentence of 7 years and 7 months. The fact that he is a public figure and that there has been significant media attention is not seen as a reason for a lighter sentence by the prosecutor.
Openbaar Ministerie eist 7 jaar en 7 maanden cel voor Noorse ‘bonusprins’ Marius Borg Høiby
“Høiby is geen monster, niemand van ons is dat. Maar hij moet beoordeeld worden op wat hij mogelijk gedaan heeft, en niet op wat hij is”, klinkt het bij het Openbaar Ministerie.
Het Openbaar Ministerie vindt dat Høiby schuldig is aan 39 verschillende aanklachten. De voorbije dagen deed de aanklager al uit de doeken wat ze daarvoor als bewijs zien.
De zwaarste aanklacht waarvan hij terechtstaat is de verkrachting van 4 vrouwen, die volgens de aanklager elk al een straf van (enkele) jaren rechtvaardigt. “Een verkrachting kan blijvende littekens nalaten en levens verwoesten. Een slachtoffer kan dat haar hele leven meedragen.”
Høiby heeft de verkrachtingen altijd ontkend. Volgens hem ging het om “vrijwillige seksuele contacten”.
Volgens het Openbaar Ministerie is hij daarnaast ook schuldig aan misbruik in intieme relaties, tijdens zijn relatie met Nora Haukland. “Het misbruik wordt gekenmerkt door onzekerheid die blijft duren. Je weet nooit wanneer het de volgende keer zal escaleren.” Ook voor de drugsmisdrijven ziet het Openbaar Ministerie genoeg bewijzen, net als voor de overtredingen van zijn contactverbod. “Hij heeft het 1.000 keer overtreden”, klinkt het.
Alles samen vraagt het Openbaar Ministerie een celstraf van 7 jaar en 7 maanden. Het feit dat hij een bekend figuur is en dat er heel wat media-aandacht is, is voor de aanklager geen reden voor een lagere straf.
Binnenkort uitspraak
Het proces tegen de zoon van de Noorse kroonprinses ging begin februari van start en nadert nu zijn ontknoping. Normaal gezien volgt het vonnis binnenkort.

Norwegian Crown Princess’ ‘EXPLICIT’ Epstein Emails EXPLODE; Mette-Marit SCANDAL Rocks Royal Family
Schandaalzoon Marius Borg Høiby houdt vast aan rozenkrans tijdens eerste zitting | RTL Boulevard
Marius Borg Høiby (29), de zoon van de Noorse kroonprinses Mette-Marit (52) ontkent schuldig te zijn aan vier aanklachten van verkrachting op de eerste zittingsdag van zijn proces. In de rechtbank van Oslo zijn dinsdag meer dan 200 journalisten vanuit de hele wereld aanwezig voor de zaak die het Noorse koningshuis behoorlijk doet wankelen.
Kroonprinses Mette-Marit onthult details over haar band met Epstein | Blauw Bloed
Meer dan een vonnis! Dwingt het proces tegen haar zoon Mette-Marit tot onderduiken?
14 jan 2026 #BreakingNews #Oslo #MetteMarit
Kroonprinses Mette-Marit van Noorwegen: Een koninklijke crisis als nooit tevoren
De Noorse koninklijke familie bevindt zich in de meest turbulente periode tot nu toe. Kroonprinses Mette-Marit, de geliefde echtgenote van kroonprins Haakon, heeft zich officieel teruggetrokken uit het openbare leven vanwege een dubbele crisis: een verslechterende, levensbedreigende ziekte en een schokkend juridisch schandaal rond haar oudste zoon.
In deze video verkennen we de hartverscheurende realiteit achter de paleismuren. Op 52-jarige leeftijd kampt Mette-Marit met een verergerende vorm van longfibrose – een zeldzame, ongeneeslijke longaandoening die in 2018 werd vastgesteld. Na een reeks gezondheidsproblemen in 2025 bevestigde het koninklijk huis onlangs de ernst van de situatie: de kroonprinses zal uiteindelijk een longtransplantatie nodig hebben.
Naast deze persoonlijke strijd staat ook het proces tegen haar oudste zoon, Marius Borg Høiby, op de agenda. De zaak, die in februari van start gaat, omvat 32 aanklachten, waaronder beschuldigingen van verkrachting. Deze “val van de troon” voor de jonge man die ooit zo geliefd was bij het Noorse publiek, heeft schokgolven door de monarchie gestuurd en de kroonprins en -prinses in een juridisch en emotioneel mijnenveld gemanoeuvreerd.
Terwijl het Noorse koningshuis zich voorbereidt op een moeilijk jaar, kijken we naar Mette-Marits reis van burgervrouw die de harten van een natie veroverde tot moeder die vecht voor haar gezondheid en de reputatie van haar familie.
What are the controversies surrounding the Norwegian Royal Family? | The Daily Aus
9 feb 2026 #news #podcast #thedailyaus
Last week, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess began facing trial on 38 charges, including rape, abuse, and violent behaviour. In the days before he was due in court, Marius Borg Hoiby was taken into custody on separate charges of threatening someone with a knife and assault. The new charges came days Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was made public. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what to know about these two scandals engulfing the Norwegian royal family.
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Rosa Bowden
Royal scandal tests Norway’s justice system | DW News
19 aug 2025 #MetteMarit #MariusBorgHoiby #RoyalScandals
Norway is facing a royal scandal. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Hoiby, has been charged with 32 criminal offences, including four counts of rape and several acts of domestic violence.
Prosecutors say the offences span several years, and also include cases where Hoiby allegedly filmed his victims without consent. The most serious charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Norway’s royal palace says Hoiby holds no title and is not in line to the throne, stressing it will be up to the courts to decide his fate.
00:00 Norway royal’s son faces rape, assault charges
00:53 State attorney Sturla Henriksbo announced the charges
01:45 Journalist Astrid Meland in Oslo
Commotie rond het Noorse koningshuis | Blauw Bloed

Noorse kroonprinses zwaar onder vuur door banden met Epstein
Kroonprinses Mette-Marit vlucht naar buitenland tijdens rechtszaak Marius Borg Høiby | RTL Boulevard
What’s Happening to Norway’s Royal Family?
6 feb 2026
New Epstein documents have thrown Norway’s royal family into fresh controversy, putting Crown Princess Mette-Marit under intense scrutiny. With major court cases and ongoing royal scandals, many are asking: Will Norway’s survive this crisis?
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Flinke strafeis Marius Borg Høiby: welke impact heeft dit op het Noorse koningshuis? | RTL Boulevard
Noorse kroonprinses Mette-Marit in de mentale kreukels | RTL Boulevard
Het zijn heftige tijden voor de Noorse kroonprinses Mette Marit. Door de spraakmakende rechtszaak rondom haar probleemzoon Marius, en haar naam die honderden keren opduikt in de Epstein-files is haar populariteit flink gedaald. Ook nemen de zorgen om haar gezondheid sinds deze week toe nu ze al sinds januari niet meer in het openbaar is gezien.
Why Norway’s Monarchy May NEVER Recover
21 mrt 2026 VERENIGDE STATEN
The Norwegian monarchy is facing one of its most serious public crises in years. In this documentary, we examine the Marius Borg Høiby trial, the scrutiny around Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the growing pressure on Norway’s royal future.
As court proceedings unfold in Oslo, this video looks at the prosecution’s case, the defense response, the unanswered questions around Skaugum, and the renewed debate over past links to Jeffrey Epstein. Using public reporting, courtroom developments, and the wider European royal context, this documentary explores how a criminal case turned into a full-scale crisis of confidence.
This is not gossip. It is a serious look at power, judgment, public trust, and what happens when a modern monarchy is forced into the harshest possible spotlight.
In this video:
• The prosecution’s demand of 7 years and 7 months
• The defense response to the most serious allegations
• The debate over the 33 minutes at Skaugum
• Mette-Marit’s NRK interview and renewed Epstein scrutiny
• Why this case could have long-term consequences for the future of the Norwegian monarchy
This video discusses allegations, court arguments, and public reporting. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Prosecutors raise the stakes
03:15 The case against Marius Borg Høiby
08:20 The Skaugum questions
12:47 Mette-Marit and the Epstein scrutiny
18:02 The Prince Andrew parallel
21:10 A monarchy under pressure
24:32 Final questions
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S*x, Epstein & The World’s Most Dangerous Princess – Mette-Marit’s Fall | Society Mysteries #16
12 feb 2026 ✪ Voorrang voor leden op 11 februari 2026
One of the darkest stories from the recent release of the Epstein files concerns Norway’s Crown Princess. But the shocking details of her life don’t end, or even begin, there.
Alright, crack open something refreshing and get ready for a dip into a fascinating life in this biographical documentary.
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Another Enormous Royal Scandal. Norway, This Time.
She Stayed At Epsteins House -1000 Emails (Part 1)
2 feb 2026 VERENIGDE STATEN
The Norwegian royal family may be facing one of its biggest controversies in decades.
New reporting says newly released Epstein related files and email records mention Crown Princess Mette Marit around 1,000 times between 2011 and 2014. The messages described in those reports raise serious questions about judgment, access, and what the palace knew.
What Norwegian outlets have reported
She reportedly searched Jeffrey Epstein in 2011, saw he had a prior conviction, and still remained in contact
Reports describe messages using words like “darling” and “charming” and including the phrase “You tickle my brain”
The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed she stayed at a Palm Beach property connected to Epstein, while stating he was not present
Reports say she asked for parenting advice about her teenage son
The timeline described in the reporting appears to conflict with what was said publicly in 2019 about when and why contact ended
Separately, Norwegian and international media report that her son Marius Borg Høiby faces trial starting February 3, 2026, involving multiple serious charges, including sexual assault charges, assault, and drug related offences.
This video is presented for news reporting and documentary purposes. Allegations remain allegations unless proven in court. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. I will update this description if any official information changes.
Sources
VG
Aftenposten
Se og Hør
Norwegian Royal Court
Chapters
00:00 Developing Story
02:08 The Email Reports
03:39 “You Tickle My Brain” Reported
05:16 The Palm Beach Property Palace Statement
08:18 The Court Timeline Reported
10:08 What Happens Next
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De Epstein-files en hypocrisie met Beatrice de Graaf | De Ongelooflijke Podcast #289
Norway’s Epstein Fallout: Political & Royal Crisis Explained | APT
26 mrt 2026 #EditorsChoice #Norway #EpsteinFiles
Why have the Epstein files caused a political and royal meltdown in Norway, while the US response was muted? DW unpacks the fallout with Trine Eilertsen, editor-in-chief of Norway’s largest newspaper, exploring accountability, media impact, and public reaction.
Norway, Epstein Files, Mette Marit, political scandal, royal family, Trine Eilertsen, accountability, DW news, international news, APT
🔴DE WAARHEID ACHTER METTE-MARIT EN DIT GEHEIM
17 mrt 2026 #MetteMarit #Epstein #Celebs
🔴DE WAARHEID ACHTER METTE-MARIT EN DIT GEHEIM. Terwijl haar zoon Marius terechtstaat in Oslo kwamen er nieuwe onthullingen over haar contact met Jeffrey Epstein naar buiten. Kan Noorwegen haar dit vergeven? Alles wat je moet weten.
#MetteMarit #Epstein #NoorseRoyals
00:00 Opening
00:30 Epstein onthullingen
01:30 Marius rechtszaak
02:30 Excuses Mette-Marit
03:30 Toekomst als koningin
04:10 Conclusie
Norwegian Monarchy Sees Popularity Drop After Crown Princess Mette-Mart’s Epstein Scandal & Marius
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Crisis Deepens in Norway as Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Maris Borg Høiby Is Arrested, AGAIN
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