In brief
Authorities investigate serious allegations involving the 27-year-old royal.
In a shocking turn of events for Norway’s royal family, Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on Monday evening in Oslo on suspicion of rape. The police indicated that the charges relate to a violation of Norway's penal code involving "sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or otherwise unable to resist." Borg Hoiby's lawyer, Oyvind Bratlien, firmly denied the allegations and stated that his client is fully cooperating with the authorities. Despite being part of the royal family, the 27-year-old has no official royal title or duties, having been only four years old when his mother married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001.This isn't the first time Borg Hoiby has faced scrutiny; he has previously been accused of misconduct towards women and was arrested in August for charges related to bodily harm and property damage. Following that incident, he apologized for his actions, admitting to being under the influence of alcohol and cocaine and expressing his intention to seek help for substance abuse. As the investigation continues, the royal family finds itself at the center of a scandal that has newly captured public attention.
