Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested by police. The 27-year-old was taken into custody for violating a restraining order against a woman he allegedly assaulted.
Høiby behind bars
Marius Borg Høiby is currently behind bars after violating a temporary injunction. The police intervened and arrested the 27-year-old son of the Norwegian princess on Friday evening. The relevant authorities confirmed this to Norwegian media on Saturday, September 14.
The Oslo-based newspaper “Aftenposten” quotes from a press release by the prosecutor: “The police received information that Høiby had repeatedly contacted a woman who is a victim in the case. On this basis, the police filed a complaint for reckless behavior. It was decided that he should be arrested due to the risk of recurrence.”
Marius Borg Høiby, born on January 13, 1997, is the son of the Crown Princess of Norway from her previous relationship with Morten Borg. Despite being a commoner, Marius has been in the public eye due to his mother’s marriage to Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. He grew up in a blended family with his half-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Marius attended Wang Toppidrettsgymnas and later pursued business studies at Santa Monica College in California, although he did not complete his degree. He has worked in various roles, including as a style editor for the UK-based fashion magazine Tempus. Marius has also faced legal issues, including a conviction for drug possession in 2017 and charges of violence and assault in 2024. Despite these challenges, he remains a notable figure due to his unique position within the Norwegian royal family.
Background of the case
The arrest stems from an incident on August 4, when Høiby allegedly destroyed a woman’s apartment and attacked the resident. Since then, a no-contact order has been in place, which Høiby apparently did not adhere to.
This isn’t Høiby’s first encounter with law enforcement. He was previously arrested on August 4 for “physically and psychologically” attacking his then-girlfriend. At that time, he was released after about 24 hours in jail, despite serious allegations of bodily harm, property damage, and coercion.
Public apology and substance abuse
Ten days after the initial arrest, Høiby issued a public apology. In a letter, he stated: “Last weekend, something happened that should never have happened. After an argument, I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine.” He then attempted to justify his actions by citing mental disorders and substance addiction.
However, doubts remain about whether the 27-year-old is seeking treatment as promised, especially in light of the latest events and the fact that his ex-girlfriend is not the only one making accusations against him. Two other women with whom Høiby had past romantic relationships have also approached the police, speaking of physical and psychological assaults.
Potential fourth victim and legal response
The responsible prosecutor spoke of “four injured parties,” suggesting there might be a fourth victim, though their identity remains unclear. Meanwhile, Høiby’s lawyer expressed outrage: “My client was arrested for allegedly contacting the woman in question by phone on September 7, using a suppressed phone number.” He added that in his “17 years as a criminal defense lawyer, [he has] never experienced an arrest on such a thin legal basis.”
The case continues to develop, raising questions about Høiby’s behavior and the legal system’s response to his actions.
