Norwegian royal family faces one of its biggest scandals after arrest of Marius Borg Hoiby, Princess Mette-Marit’s eldest son, 27, was arrested Monday evening near his mother’s official residence and his father-in-law, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. the police accuses him of sexual assault without penetrationon the charge of having had sexual relations with a person who was unconscious or incapable of resisting the act.
Marius spent the night at the police station and, although he initially admitted the facts in a statement, now plead not guilty. Police say the case is part of a broader investigation that includes complaints of physical assaults against three women and a man. The victim of the sexual assault is said to be a 20-year-old girl.
This it’s not the first time that Mette-Marit’s eldest son is involved in legal issues. Last August, Marius was arrested for alleged physical violence against his partner and for drug trafficking.
Relations of the Royal Household
Princess Mette-Marit chose not to make detailed statements, limiting herself to expressing: “I do not wish to comment on this matter at this time. Out of respect for those involved, including MariusFor his part, Crown Prince Haakon said in brief statements that “it is not right for us to address this issue.”
The arrest of Marius, who is not an official member of the Royal Householdgenerated a strong media impact in Norway. The young man, who in his childhood was presented as a happy and innocent child during his mother’s marriage to Prince Haakon in 2001, now sees his private life full of controversies that affect the image of the royal family.
