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Norway Crown Princess Speaks on Epstein Amid Son’s Trial

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has recorded an interview with NRK TV addressing her past contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The interview, conducted with Crown Prince Haakon at their Skaugum residence, comes as her son Marius Borg Høiby’s seven-week rape trial in Oslo nears its conclusion. The crown princess has previously apologized for exercising “poor judgement” and now aims to clarify her involvement in the Epstein files.

Høiby, 29, faces 40 charges including rape, serious assault, drug offenses, and traffic violations. While denying the most severe accusations, his defense has argued for a reduced sentence of 18 months for admitted offenses. Prosecutors have requested a sentence of over seven years, with a verdict expected in June. The trial has intensified scrutiny on the royal family, marking one of the most significant scandals they have faced in recent years.

The emergence of hundreds of emails from 2011–2014 linking Mette-Marit to Epstein further fueled public criticism. These messages revealed she visited Epstein’s Palm Beach residence and was aware of his criminal past. Meanwhile, her health has been declining due to pulmonary fibrosis, and the royal household has announced she may not attend upcoming state visits. An independent parliamentary inquiry into Epstein connections in Norway has also been approved to safeguard public trust.

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Prosecutors Seek Long Jail Term in Norway Royal-Linked Trial

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Norwegian prosecutors have called for a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, who is on trial over multiple serious charges including rape and assault. They argued he should be convicted on 39 out of 40 charges, stressing the gravity of the allegations. Høiby denies the most serious accusations, maintaining that all sexual encounters were consensual.

The case, heard at the Oslo district court, has drawn intense public and media attention due to Høiby’s connection to the royal family through Mette-Marit. While he is not a formal royal, he grew up within the royal household. During the trial, he admitted to some lesser offences such as drug possession, traffic violations, and breaching a restraining order, but rejected key accusations including multiple rape charges.

Prosecutors emphasized that several alleged victims were asleep or otherwise unable to consent, and said prior consensual relations were irrelevant to the charges. The defence is expected to argue against the most serious claims, with a verdict pending after judges review the case. The trial has lasted several weeks and is expected to conclude shortly.

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Norway’s Royals Face Scrutiny as Stepson Faces Rape Trial

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Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, has gone on trial in Oslo district court, facing 38 charges including rape, assault, drug offenses, and property damage. The court has banned photography during the seven-week trial, and the royal family, including his mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon, will not attend. Høiby has admitted to some lesser offenses, but denies the most serious sexual assault allegations.

The case has put Norway’s royal family under an intense media spotlight, despite Høiby not being an official royal. The trial involves testimonies from multiple women, including former girlfriend and social influencer Nora Haukland, highlighting serious allegations of physical abuse and sexual assault. Norwegian media describe the case as the biggest scandal the royal family has faced in recent history.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit is battling pulmonary fibrosis, limiting her public engagement, while other senior royals continue to support victims and navigate the delicate balance between family loyalty and public responsibility. The monarchy remains widely respected in Norway, with polls showing 73% of citizens continue to support the royal institution despite the ongoing trial.

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