HORRIFIC new details have emerged about prince Marius Borg Høiby’s alleged attacks as he faces ten years behind bars.
The 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to heir to the throne Prince Haakon, will be given “no leniency” the prosecutor said.
Norwegian prince Marius Borg Høiby could face ten years in prison
He is being charged with abuse against his ex-girlfriend
The 28-year-old (top right) with the Norwegian Royal family
After an almost year-long investigation, prosecutors are charging Høiby with 32 offences including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm.
The shocking claims include one count of rape involving intercourse, two without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault, and two of bodily harm.
He is also accused of raping four women while they were sleeping – in at least three of the cases, he had consensual sex before the alleged rapes.
And now, public prosecutor Sturla Henriksbo said Høiby is also charged with filming his victims’ genitals without their knowledge.
Separately, he is accused of physical and psychological abuse against his ex-partner Nora Haukland between 2022 and 2023, and acting violently towards another former girlfriend.
Referring to his treatment of Haukland, Henriksbo said the disgraced prince “repeatedly” hit her in the face with a clenched fist, choked, kicked and grabbed her “hard”.
The royal could face ten years in prison following a six-week trial in January, he told NRK.
As he presented the indictment against Høiby on Monday, the state attorney Sturla Henriksbø said: “This case is very serious. Rape and violence in close relationships are very serious acts that can leave lasting traces and destroy lives.”
Høiby’s status as part of the royal family, he added, would “not mean that he is treated more leniently or strictly than if similar acts were committed by others”.
Høiby was repeatedly arrested last year as the case unfolded, with preliminary charges of rape, violence and criminal damage.
Investigators say the evidence includes text messages, witness statements and findings from police searches.
The alleged royal rapist is said to have cooperated with police during questioning, CBS reports.
Høiby has no official public role and was born before his mother’s 2001 marriage into the Norwegian royal family.
He was raised alongside Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 21, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 19, but now lives separately in a house near the family estate.
His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, previously said: “He is absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases — especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence.”
The latest charges come after a string of disturbing claims made earlier this year — including an alleged fifth rape said to have happened after his release from custody over a violent bust-up with his girlfriend.
He is also accused of raping unconscious TV star Linni Meister, 39, in 2018 at one of his wild “Skaugum Festival” parties — allegedly held in the basement of the royal estate while Crown Prince Haakon reportedly slept upstairs.
The scandal exploded after Høiby was first arrested on August 4 over an alleged assault that left then-girlfriend Rebecca Helberg Arntsen hospitalised.
But her legal team has denied they were in a relationship.
A week after his arrest, he released a statement via his lawyer, saying he suffers from “several mental disorders” and has “struggled with substance abuse for a long time”.
AFPMarius (second left) standing with his family as they arrive at the government’s celebration of Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday[/caption]
Marius next to his mother Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Norway’s King Harald V and Queen Sonja, surrounded by their family
It read: “Last weekend something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument.
“I have several mental disorders which mean that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had, and still have, challenges.
“I have struggled with substance abuse for a long time, something I have been in treatment for in the past.
“The drug use and my diagnoses do not excuse what happened in the apartment at Frogner on the night of Sunday last weekend. I want to be responsible for what I have done, and will explain myself truthfully to the police.
“For me, the most important thing is to say sorry to my girlfriend. She deserved neither what happened that night, nor the extreme pressure from both the Norwegian and foreign press afterwards.”
Since then, he has reportedly spent time in rehab clinics in London and has been spotted in Copenhagen, almost unrecognisable with dyed hair, sunglasses and a hoodie.
He was arrested again in September for allegedly breaching a restraining order — and again in November on fresh rape charges.
Høiby was later banned from receiving visitors or letters while in custody, over fears he could tamper with evidence.
One clip unearthed by police reportedly shows him making a slapping gesture while allegedly describing how he “broke up” with an ex.
The footage was said to have circulated among 50 people in his inner circle.
Domestic abuse – how to get help
DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone – including men – and does not always involve physical violence.
Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship:
Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to
Threats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you
Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten.
Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent.
If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers:
The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night
Men who are being abused can call Respect Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244
Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428
If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999
Remember, you are not alone.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime.
Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
The family has been dragged through the mud by the legal cases against Høiby