Marius Borg Høiby, born January 13, 1997, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and her former partner, Morten Borg. Although raised at Skaugum with the Crown Prince’s family, he has no royal title and is not in the line of succession. Nicknamed “Little Marius” by Norwegian media, Høiby briefly studied business in California before dropping out. He later worked in fashion, mechanics, and sales, but never established a long-term career.
Who is Marius Borg Høiby?
Marius Borg Høiby, born January 13, 1997, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and her former partner, Morten Borg. Although raised at Skaugum with the Crown Prince’s family, he has no royal title and is not in the line of succession.
Nicknamed “Little Marius” by Norwegian media, Høiby briefly studied business in California before dropping out. He later worked in fashion, mechanics, and sales, but never established a long-term career.
Early Controversies and Drug Use
Høiby first faced public scandal in 2017 when he was fined for cocaine possession. Reports also linked him to criminal groups in Oslo. In 2024, he was arrested for assaulting an ex-girlfriend under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He admitted to the assault, apologized, and was banned from the royal residence at Skaugum.
Prosecutors Indict the Son of Norway’s Crown Princess
In August 2025, Norwegian prosecutors filed a sweeping indictment against Marius Borg Høiby. According to the Associated Press report “Prosecutors indict the son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple counts including rape” (Aug. 18, 2025), he faces “32 charges”.
These include:
Four counts of rape
Domestic violence
Threats and vandalism
Repeated restraining order violations
The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2024. Prosecutors cite photos and videos as evidence, with some rapes allegedly taking place while victims were asleep.
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