After arrest

Further allegations against Mette-Marit’s son

Following the allegations of violence against Marius Borg Høiby, the police have made further accusations against the 27-year-old. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (51) is now also accused of making threats in a telephone conversation with the woman against whom he is said to have resorted to violence at the beginning of August, according to the police. 

Last week, Høiby admitted in a written statement that he had become violent towards his girlfriend under the influence of alcohol and cocaine and had destroyed things in her apartment.

Interrogation still pending
His lawyer Øyvind Bratlien told the newspaper "Aftenposten" that Høiby has not yet commented on the new allegations. He is due to be questioned by the police next week. He is now accused of assault, damage to property and threats.

Marius Borg Høiby with his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit(Bild: APA/AFP/NTB/Lise Åserud)

The police also reported that he had been charged with the theft of a scooter.

Ex-girlfriends also made accusations
The new allegations against the stepson of heir to the throne Crown Prince Haakon (51) do not yet include violence against two of his former ex-girlfriends, who have accused him of this on social media and have been questioned by the police.

According to the police, these cases are being investigated as possible abuse in close relationships, and Høiby is not yet considered a defendant.

Høiby is Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship. He belongs to the royal family, but is not an official member of the royal family.

Arrested in Oslo
On August 4, he was arrested in Oslo on charges of assault and damage to property and released the following day.