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Norway's Crown Princess Son Pledges Innocence as Rape Trial Unfolds Amid Royal Family Embarrassment

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has denied four counts of rape and other charges in a highly publicized trial. The 29-year-old appeared before an Oslo district court packed with media and spectators on Tuesday morning, where he pleaded not guilty to abuse in close relationships, filming women without their consent, and several driving-related offenses.

Høiby's defense team sat beside him as the lead prosecutor, Sturla Henriksbø, emphasized that Høiby's royal status does not grant him special treatment. "The defendant is part of the royal family," Henriksbø stated. "He should still be treated equally like any other person charged with the same offenses."

Høiby had previously pleaded guilty to charges including sexually offensive behavior and violating a restraining order, as well as driving-related offenses. However, he remained silent on two counts, prompting concerns about his mental state.

The trial, expected to last seven weeks, marks a tumultuous period for Norway's royal family. Høiby's arrest on Sunday evening added to the controversy, with police revealing new charges of assault and violating a restraining order.

Høiby's status as a member of the royal family has thrust him into the spotlight since his mother's marriage to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001. The case has raised questions about domestic abuse within Norway's aristocracy and the need for accountability among the country's elite.

As the trial unfolds, Høiby's defense team will continue to present their case, while prosecutors will seek to prove the allegations against him. With multiple charges pending, including serious bodily harm and reckless behavior, Høiby faces an uncertain future.
 
ugh man this is so depressing 🤕 i mean i'm all for people being held accountable but marius is like a prince lol what's fair about that? his mom has to deal with the drama of royal family life and now her son gets accused of rape and he's just sitting there smiling and denying everything smh. i feel bad for the victims tho 😔 hope they get justice soon. can't believe this trial is gonna go on for 7 weeks who has time for that 🕰️
 
Man, this is like something out of a scandalous drama show... like "The Crown" or "Dynasty" 🤯 The royal family in Norway is getting roasted right now, and it's hard not to think about how they're handling this whole thing. I mean, Marius Borg Høiby's got some serious explaining to do, and it's not looking good for him.

It's weird, though - his royal status has actually seemed to work in his favor so far... but now the tables are turning. The fact that he was able to plead guilty to some of the other charges and then just shut down on the rest is kinda fishy. Like, what's going on with this guy?

And can we talk about how this is exposing a whole new level of drama within Norway's aristocracy? I mean, it's not all champagne toasts and fairy tales in these royal circles... there's some serious skeletons hidden beneath the surface.

This trial is going to be SO juicy! 🍿
 
Ugh, this whole thing is just so cringeworthy 🙄. Like, I get that as a member of the royal family you're gonna be under scrutiny, but Marius Borg Høiby's antics are straight outta a bad soap opera 💁‍♂️. Four counts of rape? That's some serious red flag stuff 🚨. And now he's trying to pawn off his royal status like it's a get out of jail free card 🤦‍♂️. Newsflash, Marius: being part of the royal family doesn't automatically make you above the law ⚖️. This trial is gonna be a wild ride and I'm not sure how much more of this I can take 😩.
 
This whole thing is super messy 🤯. I mean, you gotta wonder how this guy's royal status can even impact the case? It's like, isn't he still gonna get treated just as bad as anyone else accused of similar crimes? The fact that his mom's married to a crown prince and all that's just icing on the cake, if you ask me. It's like the system is already tilting in his favor just because of who his family is 🙄.

But what really gets my goat is how this reflects on Norway as a whole. I mean, we're supposed to be this progressive country that values equality and justice for all... and yet here we are, dealing with a high-profile member of the royal family getting away with some pretty serious charges? It's like we're showing our hand - we don't want to rock the boat if it means taking down someone from one of our most powerful families. And what about those victims who did come forward? Don't they deserve justice too? 🤷‍♀️
 
😩 this is so shocking for norway... the royal family has always been seen as so perfect and innocent but now it seems like they have their own set of problems too 🤕 marius borg høiby's case is bringing up a lot of questions about domestic abuse and accountability among the elite 🚨 it's not just about the prince or princess, it's about creating a culture where these kinds of behaviors are not tolerated 🌟 i hope the trial goes well and justice is served 💯
 
😕 I just can't help but feel so bad for Mette-Marit & Haakon's kids 🤔. I mean, Marius is a grown man now & he needs to take responsibility 4 his actions 🤷‍♂️. It's like, yeah, being part of the royal family doesn't make you above the law 💯. He should've been more honest about what happened in the past 👀. I hope he gets some help & support 2 deal w/ whatever issues led him 2 these actions 🤞. This whole situation is so uncomfortable 2 watch 😳
 
omg this is so much drama 🤯! i feel for all the victims of domestic abuse tho 💔 it's crazy how one person's actions can affect an entire royal family 🚨 gotta give it to his mom Mette-Marit, she seems like a total sweetheart ❤️ meanwhile marius is playing dumb and it's kinda sus 😒 wish him the best but seriously, accountability for the elite should be EVERYTHING 💪
 
🤕😱 I'm so worried about Marius Borg Høiby, the Crown Princess's son, going through this trial 🤔. As a member of the royal family, he should be held to a higher standard, but at the same time, everyone deserves due process and fairness 💯.

I mean, four counts of rape? That's a serious accusation and he's denying all of them, which is understandable, but also raises concerns about his mental state 🤷‍♂️. The fact that his mom is Crown Princess Mette-Marit adds an extra layer of scrutiny to the whole situation 📺.

The royal family's reputation is at stake here, and I hope they can navigate this difficult time with dignity and class 👑. It's a tough lesson for Norway's aristocracy to learn about accountability, but maybe it'll lead to some positive change 🌈.
 
🤔 this is all so surreal - i mean, you're basically saying that being royalty doesn't make you immune to accountability, right? 🙄 it's crazy how much scrutiny he's under now. as someone who's followed the royal family's news for ages, it's wild to see Mette-Marit's son in this situation...i think it's awesome that his defense team is pushing him to speak up about his mental state, though. maybe it'll help people understand what he's going through better 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm so shocked by this news 🤯😱 - I mean, who would've thought that someone from such a respected family could be accused of something like this? 🙅‍♂️ It's really sad for Mette-Marit and the whole royal family 🤕. The fact that Marius is denying everything but pleaded guilty to some other charges already makes me question what really happened 😔. And now there are more charges coming out... it's just too much 💔. I guess only time will tell what the outcome of this trial will be ⏰. Fingers crossed for the victims and their families 🤞.
 
🤔 I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation... I mean, I get that the royal family's got a lot of influence and whatnot, but at the end of the day, Marius Borg Høiby is still human, right? And if he's guilty of these things, then he needs to own up to it. But on the other hand, I can see how his position as a member of the royal family could be... complicated. Like, does that give him special treatment in court or not? It feels like a catch-22, you know? And what really gets me is that this whole thing started with allegations of assault and violating restraining orders... it's just so frustrating when it comes to domestic abuse and stuff like that. I feel like we need to be holding our royals (and everyone else) accountable for their actions. 💔👑
 
Can you believe this dude's got a rep as a "golden boy" of Norway's royal family 🙄 and now he's facing these serious charges? It's like, you'd think being related to the Crown Princess would be enough to get him out of trouble, but I guess not. The thing is, if anyone deserves to face scrutiny, it's him. His whole "guilty" on some things and "silent" on others vibe is super sketchy 🤔. And let's be real, his mom Mette-Marit has been married to the Crown Prince for like, over 20 years... you'd think she'd know if her own son was a creep 👀. Anyway, this whole thing is gonna get messy and it'll be interesting to see how it all plays out 🤷‍♂️
 
omg u guys this royal drama is wild 🤯 marius høiby's mom mette-marit is so extra right now, i feel bad for her lol but at the same time, marius's actions are super unacceptable 🙅‍♂️ he's a member of the royal family and he thinks he can just get away with all this? no way, Jose 😂 like, his defense team saying he shouldn't be treated differently because of who he is, and i'm here for it 💁‍♀️ but seriously, these allegations are super serious and i hope justice is served 🤞
 
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