Challenges in the Life of Marius Borg Høiby in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Marius Borg Høiby's life and career.

Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Mette-Marit, the Crown Princess of Norway, from before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon. Although once featured on the royal website, he is a commoner with no official royal role. He garnered significant media attention as the first step-child in the Norwegian royal family, often referred to as "Little Marius".

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2016: Luxury Items for Sale

In 2016, Marius Borg Høiby made headlines after posting several luxury items for sale on a Norwegian online trade site using the royal residence as address, which led to criticism of misusing his proximity to the royal family for monetary gain.

2017: Convicted of Drug Possession

In 2017, Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of drug possession, adding to his public controversies.

2018: Referred to as "Prince of Norway"

In 2018, Marius Borg Høiby was referred to as a "Prince of Norway" in Tempus Magazine, leading to criticism from Norwegian media outlets until the references were removed.

2023: Posting Videos and Images on Social Media

During 2023, Marius Borg Høiby posted videos and images to social media showing him speeding and recklessly driving, engaging in heavy partying and other offences.

November 2024: Five People Victimized

According to the charges as of November 2024, four women and one man have been victimized in cases involving Marius Borg Høiby.

November 2024: Accusations of Preferential Treatment and Evidence Tampering

As of November 2024, Marius Høiby and his family have been accused of receiving preferential treatment from the police, with Mette-Marit accused of warning her son about his impending arrest, and evidence tampering.

November 2024: Arrest and Detention

On 18 November 2024, Marius Borg Høiby was arrested on suspicion of rape and held in remand at Hamar Prison from 20 November 2024. He was released on 27 November 2024.

December 2024: Started Drug Rehabilitation Program

As of December 2024, Marius Borg Høiby had started in a program of drug rehabilitation, indicating an effort to address substance abuse issues.

2024: Posting Videos and Images on Social Media

During 2024, Marius Borg Høiby posted videos and images to social media showing him speeding and recklessly driving, engaging in heavy partying and other offences, continuing behavior from the previous year. Experts criticized Høiby as a security risk and for misusing a false princely title.

2024: Remanded at Hamar Prison

In 2024, Marius Borg Høiby was briefly remanded at Hamar Prison, contributing to the public and media scrutiny of his private life.

2024: Abuse of Diplomatic Passport

In 2024, Marius Borg Høiby was reported to have abused a diplomatic passport multiple times, including to evade the police abroad while under the influence of drugs.

2024: Royal Commentators' Reactions to Alleged Crimes

In 2024, after Marius Borg Høiby's first arrest, royal commentator Johan T. Lindwall described his behavior as a "catastrophe" for the monarchy. Other commentators highlighted the 2024 charges as a new low.

2024: Media Scrutiny and Financial Questions

In 2024, the media scrutinized Marius Borg Høiby, raising questions about his drug habits, the financing of his lifestyle by the Crown Prince and Princess, and the abuse of his proximity to the royal family. It was reported that the Crown Prince "together with the crown princess" took care of his bills and that he received 20,000 kroner each month.

January 2025: Charged with Domestic Violence

As of early January 2025, Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with domestic violence, with police investigations nearing completion.

June 2025: Facing Rape Charges

As of June 2025, Marius Borg Høiby is facing three charges of rape, which has attracted significant media attention and public scorn.

June 2025: Charges Dropped for One Case

As of June 2025, Marius Borg Høiby is no longer charged in regard to violence against one named woman, related to incidents within a four-year period, where he was accused of pulling her hair, pushing her, and hitting her.

June 2025: Suspected of Further Offences

On 27 June 2025, it was reported that Marius Borg Høiby is suspected of 3 rapes and 23 other offences, including bodily harm and sexual assault, following a 10-month investigation involving witness interviews, searches and reviewing digital material.