Many Norwegians are confused about the situation in the royal house.
The Norwegian royal house is in the worst crisis since the Second World War, as the experts interviewed by Iltalehti told.
When ordinary Oslons are asked for their views on the royal palace, disbelief is striking. This disbelief is related to Mette-Marit and her contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Marius and Mette-Marit undermine the position of the royal house. PDO
Many Norwegians interviewed by Iltalehti say that there is still reason to wait for Mette-Marit. Maybe not everything has been seen yet.
– I don’t want to judge too early. I look forward to seeing what else is revealed. Laila Bye says.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has not been charged with a crime, at least for the time being, but the Norwegian security police PST is investigating whether Mette-Marit’s connections with Epstein have constituted a security threat.
With Marius, the situation is different. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s firstborn is accused of nearly 40 crimes, some of which she has confessed to. Marius vehemently denies the rape accusations. In the case of Marius, it is almost certain that he will receive a sentence for at least some crimes.
– I think it is really, really unfortunate that they have found themselves in such a situation. The boy (Marius) has not mastered his position, from Oslo Inger says Iltalehte.
Inger wonders about the wrong choices Marius made Mari Pudas
– He’s had every opportunity, hasn’t he? But he has misinterpreted them and it really hurts our otherwise decent royal house. This is sad for everyone, Inger continues.
The Norwegian royal house has been quite well-kept for decades. The King’s House is considered down-to-earth, a good business card for foreign countries, and especially Harald is an exceptionally respected king.
Inger seems to be clearly sad when thinking about the situation in the king’s room.
– That boy will only destroy himself. He has had real opportunities and he has chosen to do stupid things, says Inger as if summarizing the thoughts of many Norwegians.
At the same time as Marius’s trial is underway, Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections are being investigated and the position of the royal house is wavering, there is at least something permanent and good in the country. It’s Norway’s insane success at the Winter Olympics. The country leads the gold medal table by far. By Tuesday afternoon, it has already grabbed 12 of the brightest medals.
– Winter sports is something we are proud of here in Norway. Even the royal family is proud of our athletes. We are quite good at doing things alone, Inger smiles.
By far the majority of gold medals have come from individual sports, such as skiing.
The author of this story mentions to Inger that Finland has not yet won any gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
– What? How is that possible, Inger wonders.
“embarrassing”
Margaret, who is on the move in the center of Oslo with her friend and child, does not spare her words when it comes to the Royal House of Norway.
– That [kuningashuone] is a strange old tradition that we should be ready to give up. But at the same time, the royal house is a family with both good and bad, Margaret continues.
Margaret, Oslo Mari Pudas
– And this is embarrassing for the royal house. It must be really hard for them as a family. At the same time, as an ordinary citizen, I wonder how the situation has gone so far.
Margaret has the answer to what the royal house can do now.
– Mette-Marit has to give answers to all questions, she has to play with open cards. Marius Høiby must serve the punishment he receives.
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Marius is accused of these crimes:
One count of rape with sexual intercourse (Marius denies the charge)
Three rapes without intercourse (Marius denies the charges)
Aggravated assault (Marius partially admits his guilt)
Domestic violence (Marius denies the charges)
Abuse (Marius admits his guilt)
Intimidation (Marius denies the charges)
Harassment (Marius partially admits his guilt)
Two acts of damage (Marius admits his guilt)
Six counts of sexual harassment (Marius pleads guilty to one charge, denies five)
Two violations of a restraining order (Marius partially pleads guilty to one charge, pleads guilty to another)
Resisting the police (Marius denies the charges)
Failure to provide personal information (Marius denies the charges)
Driving to Skaugumi, Marius is accused of, among other things, speeding and using a cell phone while driving (Marius partially admits his guilt)
Several speeding charges (Marius pleads guilty to all)
Driving a vehicle without a license (Marius admits his guilt)
Serious drug offense (Marius pleads guilty)
Source: VG, cited 12 February 2026.
Born in January 1997, Marius Borg Høiby is the first son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Marius has no royal title.

