Norwegian ‘Bonus Prince’ Marius Borg Høiby Requests Release From Custody

Oslo, Norway – Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has formally requested his release from custody, according to his lawyer Ellen Holager Andenæs. The request was submitted to the Oslo District Court and will be handled in writing, Sweden Herald reported.

Høiby is currently on trial facing 38 charges, including four counts of rape and assaulting a former girlfriend. He was arrested the day before the trial began due to suspicions of further violence, threats, and violating a restraining order. While he has admitted to some crimes, he denies the rape allegations.

Background of the Case

The trial against Marius Borg Høiby began in Oslo District Court on February 3, 2026, as reported by NRK. The charges against him are serious, encompassing violent crimes, sexual offenses, and drug-related offenses.

The prosecution alleges a total of 40 offenses, including:

• Four counts of rape
• Mishandling in a close relationship towards a former partner
• Multiple acts of violence, breaches of peace, property damage, and violations of a restraining order against another former partner
• Filming under the clothing of several women without their knowledge or consent
• Threats of murder, obstructing police, and various traffic violations

On January 19, 2026, additional charges were filed against Høiby, including one count of aggravated drug offenses, two new violations of a restraining order, and three instances of reckless motorcycle driving. Nettavisen details that further charges were added on March 3, 2026, for reckless behavior and another breach of a restraining order.

Prior to the trial, Høiby was again accused of violating a restraining order and allegedly threatened a woman with a knife, leading to his arrest and subsequent detention.

Current Status

The Oslo District Court will review the request for release in writing. The grounds for the request have not yet been disclosed. Budstikka confirms that the decision will be made by the court in due course.