Norway’s new King Haakon VIII prominently included his convicted stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, in his first national address after taking the throne, a move that has fueled debate over royal accountability and public trust. King Haakon VIII addressed the Norwegian nation from the Hall of Mirrors at Oslo’s Royal Palace shortly after the death of […] The post Norway’s King Haakon VIII keeps stepson in royal spotlight after rape conviction appeared first on American Almanac .
Norway’s new King Haakon VIII prominently included his convicted stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, in his first national address after taking the throne, a move that has fueled debate over royal accountability and public trust. King Haakon VIII addressed the Norwegian nation from the Hall of Mirrors at Oslo’s Royal Palace shortly after the death of his father, Harald V. As Haakon delivered this closely watched speech, viewers could see a family portrait behind him featuring Marius Borg Høiby, his stepson recently convicted of rape, assault, and other offenses. The portrait, which shows Høiby resting his head on Haakon’s shoulder, was unmistakably placed on a cabinet in the background. The decision to display Høiby’s image during…Open
Marius Borg Høiby will serve four years in prison after being found guilty Monday of two charges of rape and assault and abuse in a close relationship.
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years in prison. He was found guilty of two of the four rape charges he was facing and acquitted of the other two.
Marius Borg Hoiby is on trial for rape, assault and other offenses. Published March 19, 2025 OSLO — Norwegian prosecutors have asked a court to sentence Marius Borg Høiby, the 29‑year‑old son of Crown Princess [...]
The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.
The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Newly released emails offer new details about ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as Sarah Ferguson, once the Duchess of York in Britain.
AI:New evidence continues to unravel the web of connections surrounding Jeffrey Epstein as newly released email correspondence reveals direct ties to high-profile figures including Britain's Sarah Ferguson and Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit. This latest development adds significant momentum to a growing series of scandals involving global elites, following recent revelations that linked powerful men like Bill Gates and Elon Musk to the disgraced financier. As pressure mounts on European royal families to address these associations, the expanding scope of the Epstein files continues to implicate influential figures across international borders.Open