A peculiar argument was presented in the criminal trial of Marius Borg Høiby.
Pictured is Marius Borg Høiby. PDO
Norwegian bonus prince Marius Borg Høibyn the claim that Marius had a child was presented in the criminal trial on Friday.
A friend of the victim who testified at the trial on Friday said that Marius told the victim that he had a child and showed him a picture of the child.
Norwegian newspaper VG says that he will publish the information, despite the fact that it is an unconfirmed claim. According to the newspaper, such information has not been made public before, and VG was unable to verify whether the claim is true.
According to VG’s information, Marius would have denied having children in 2024 during interrogations. Marius has not yet been asked whether he is liable for maintenance in court. According to the Norwegian newspaper, maintenance obligations are sometimes asked in connection with legal proceedings.
The fact that Marius had a child would mean that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has an heir. According to VG, the child would have special rights as part of the extended royal family.
According to the claim, Mette-Marit would have a grandchild. Rosa Bröijer
Vg asked Marius’ lawyer Ellen Holager from Andenæsdoes Marius have a child and did Marius show the victim pictures of his child.
– This is unknown information to us and we want to urge you not to spread such rumors, the lawyer said in his e-mail, adding that he cannot deny the matter, which he knows nothing about.
Later, the defense responded to the Norwegian newspaper’s requests for comment that they had nothing to add. Nor did the Norwegian Police’s security service comment on the matter or the effect of a possible child on the threat assessment of the royal family.
Born in January 1997, Marius Borg Høiby is the first son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit from her previous relationship. Marius has no royal title. Mette-Marit’s younger children, Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus, were born from her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon.
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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)
* Gross 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 the 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 crime (Marius admits his guilt)
Source: VGcited 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.
