Marius Borg Høiby returned to the witness stand in Oslo District Court and shifted a key detail of his account, now saying he had sex twice — not once — with a woman who alleges she was later assaulted and filmed while asleep. Høiby denied noticing that she fell asleep and insisted he believed she would have objected to being recorded. Five hidden videos, drug use at the party and his admission that he “regretted it like hell” became central themes as prosecutors and defense presented sharply conflicting versions of the same night. The trial continues, with Høiby denying criminal responsibility for the most serious charges and presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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Another intense day unfolded in Oslo District Court as the trial of Marius Borg Høiby continued, with witness testimony detailing tensions at the Lofoten after-party where prosecutors allege the most serious rape charge occurred. Guests described a shift in Høiby’s demeanor as the night progressed, with claims he became dominant, pushed alcohol, and created an uncomfortable atmosphere. A defense witness testified he heard what he believed were consensual sounds through a shared wall and was “shocked” by the charges.

The court also heard expert analysis of pulse-watch sleep data from a University of Bergen researcher, who testified the biometric readings were compatible with the complainant initially being asleep and later waking. Defense counsel challenged aspects of that interpretation.
In addition, prosecutors presented details of a separate alleged assault in Oslo in spring 2024, including claims that multiple videos were recorded while the woman was asleep or in a sleep-intoxicated state. Høiby denies all rape and unlawful filming charges and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a final court judgment.

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The trial of Marius Borg Høiby has collided head-on with a separate scandal engulfing Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, creating a dual crisis for the monarchy. As Høiby faces multiple rape charges and dozens of other criminal allegations, newly released United States justice department files have revealed extensive past contact between the crown princess and Jeffrey Epstein.

Mette-Marit has admitted showing “poor judgment,” apologising for years of contact with Epstein well after his conviction, including email exchanges and a stay at his Palm Beach home. Norwegian political leaders and royal commentators are now demanding fuller explanations, warning the damage to her credibility could be long-lasting.

Royal experts say the combination of her son’s criminal trial and her own Epstein links represents the most serious test Norway’s monarchy has faced in generations. While public support remains strong, critics argue the institution must confront serious questions about accountability, transparency, and the pressures placed on royal life as the courtroom drama unfolds.


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The criminal trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, gets underway in Oslo as Norway’s royal family faces an unprecedented convergence of legal and reputational pressure.

Høiby, 29, is due before the Oslo District Court on a sweeping charge sheet that includes 38 alleged offences, among them four counts of rape, along with allegations of assault, domestic abuse, drug offences and restraining order violations. Prosecutors say the case grew from a single domestic incident in August 2024 into a far broader investigation as additional alleged victims came forward. Høiby has denied the most serious accusations and says he will give his account during the seven-week trial.

As proceedings begin, renewed scrutiny is also falling on the Crown Princess herself following the release of United States justice department files detailing past contact between Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein. The documents show years of email exchanges and confirm that she stayed at Epstein’s Palm Beach home in 2013. While no criminal wrongdoing is alleged, the revelations have reignited questions about judgment and associations at the highest levels of Norway’s monarchy.
Mette-Marit has publicly acknowledged what she called “poor judgment,” expressed regret for the contact, and voiced sympathy with Epstein’s victims. Crown Prince Haakon has sought to draw a firm line between the institution and his stepson, stressing that Høiby is not a member of the royal house and will be treated like any other citizen under the rule of law.

With the trial now underway and fresh attention on past royal connections to Epstein, the case has become the most serious test of Norway’s modern monarchy in decades, unsettling a country where public support for the royal family has traditionally remained strong.

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In October 2025, the final act: King Charles stripped his brother of the title “Prince.” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer royal in name or status, was banished to a small home on the Sandringham estate. Alone, disgraced, and clinging to memories of power, the former prince now embodied everything the Crown must never become. His story was over — but for the monarchy, survival had come at a heavy cost.



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After the Queen’s death in 2022, Charles inherited not only the crown — but his brother’s scandal. The new king faced an impossible choice: protect the family or protect the throne. With William’s firm backing, Charles moved quietly but decisively to isolate Andrew. Invitations stopped coming. Funding was cut. The doors of Buckingham Palace closed. Behind the scenes, the monarchy was cleansing itself to survive another century.



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Two years later, the scandal returned. Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The Queen funded his legal defense, hoping to shield the monarchy from a public trial. But when the court allowed the case to proceed, even she likely knew the damage was done. 



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The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nation recoiled. Within forty-eight hours, he was ordered to step back from public duties. Inside Buckingham Palace, even Elizabeth couldn’t protect him. The Golden Prince had humiliated the Crown.

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In the late 1990s, a socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as friendship eventually became a public relations nightmare. As Epstein’s crimes came to light, photographs of Andrew ignited global outrage. 

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In the 2000s, Prince Andrew reinvented himself as Britain’s “Special Representative for Trade and Investment.” Officially, he was bringing prosperity to the UK. Unofficially, he was building a network of dubious friendships — oligarchs, dictators, financiers — and a reputation for arrogance that alarmed diplomats. As luxury trips and questionable deals piled up, whispers reached Buckingham Palace. The Queen defended him. Charles worried privately. William took notes.

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Before the disgrace came the adoration. In the shadow of his elder brother Charles, Andrew was “the Golden Prince” — dashing, charming, and adored by the press. As a young naval officer and hero of the Falklands War, he embodied confidence and glamour. But even in these glittering early years, the seeds of entitlement were being sown. To his mother, he could do no wrong. To palace insiders, that would prove dangerous.



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The announcement shook Britain — King Charles formally stripped his brother of every royal title and honor. Prince Andrew, once the Queen’s favorite son, became Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As he prepared to leave Royal Lodge for exile at Sandringham, the palace’s terse statement hinted at a deeper fracture inside the House of Windsor. Behind the pomp and punishment lay a monarchy fighting to survive — and a family forced to choose between loyalty and legacy.



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Marius Borg Høiby faced intense questioning in Oslo as prosecutors pressed him over late-night texts, a five-second intimate video, and smartwatch data they say shows the complainant was in deep sleep during the alleged assault. Høiby insists the sex was consensual, calling key moments “situational” and dismissing crude messages as “locker-room talk,” while witnesses described him as heavily intoxicated and “dominant.”

Meanwhile, a separate storm engulfs the palace as newly released Epstein emails show Crown Princess Mette-Marit Googled the disgraced financier years after his conviction and maintained warm contact. With a rape trial unfolding and republican anger rising, Norway’s monarchy faces its gravest test in decades.

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He was once the Queen’s favorite son — a decorated naval officer, a royal playboy, and a symbol of British prestige abroad. But behind the glittering titles and royal privilege, a darker story unfolded: one of arrogance, disastrous alliances, and the slow collapse of a man who believed the rules did not apply to him.

This season traces Andrew’s extraordinary fall — from palace favorite to pariah. Through the Epstein scandal, the BBC interview that shocked the world, and the final reckoning that saw King Charles strip his brother of every title, Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew explores how one man’s disgrace threatened the stability of the entire monarchy.

Told through dramatic reconstructions, insider accounts, and meticulous research, this twelve-part series reveals the private conversations, family tensions, and royal calculations behind one of the greatest scandals in modern royal history.

Because in the House of Windsor, the lesson is eternal: people may fall, but the crown must endure.

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Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett finally marry in the picturesque village of Geiranger, but their fairy tale ending comes at an enormous cost. Shutting out Norwegian media for exclusive international deals, the couple celebrates as protesters gather in the rain and King Harald walks through puddles to attend his daughter's controversial wedding. Their love story concludes with vows that acknowledge the price of rebellion, but even as they celebrate, another crisis is brewing within the royal family that will make the shaman scandal look like a minor embarrassment.

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The COVID medallion scandal pushes the Norwegian royal family to their breaking point. As  health organizations condemn royal-connected medical misinformation and Norwegian politicians demand action, Crown Prince Haakon makes an unprecedented public statement about potentially stripping his sister of her title. Behind palace doors, emergency meetings and ultimatums force Princess Märtha Louise to face the most difficult decision in Norwegian royal history: choose love or choose the crown.

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The full contents of Durek's book "Spirit Hacking" hit Norwegian media like a bomb, revealing shocking claims about cancer, women's sexuality, and medical treatment. As scientists debunk his expensive healing medallions and international media dubs her "The Princess of Pseudoscience," Märtha Louise faces an impossible choice. But the worst is yet to come—a global pandemic will test Durek's dangerous theories in the most dramatic way possible.

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May 2019: Princess Märtha Louise goes public with her shocking romance via Instagram, and Norwegian media explodes. The couple launches "The Princess and the Shaman" tour across Norway, selling expensive tickets to hear their spiritual message. But when leaked excerpts from Durek's book surface, revealing claims that children choose cancer, the fairy tale becomes a national nightmare of protests, venue cancellations, and medical outrage.

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In 2018, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway meets Hollywood's most controversial spiritual healer through mutual friends. What starts as a six-month friendship becomes a secret romance that will rock the Norwegian monarchy. From Durek Verrett's celebrity clients to his claims of being part-reptilian, this is the story of how an angel-talking princess fell for a shaman who promised to change her world forever.

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Coming September 13th.

When Princess Märtha Louise of Norway announced her relationship with Hollywood shaman Durek Verrett in 2019, their fairy tale romance became the most explosive royal scandal in Norwegian history.

This is the story of how dangerous medical misinformation and COVID cure medallions brought a thousand-year monarchy to its knees.

Märtha Louise faced an impossible choice: the man she loved or the crown that defined her life.The decision would force the first Norwegian princess in modern history to step away from royal duties for love, dividing a nation and proving that even modern fairy tales come with a devastating price.

From the creators of Palace Intrigue and Crown and Controversy, the hit podcasts about the British Royal Family, this is the complete story of Norway's most controversial royal couple.  Crown and Controversy: Norway's Royal Rebels reveals how one romance challenged medical authorities, horrified health officials, and changed a royal family forever.

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A woman from Lofoten gives closed-door testimony in Oslo District Court, alleging she woke to Marius Borg Høiby having sex with her while she was asleep during a trip in October 2023.

Prosecutors say smartwatch data and a short video found on Høiby’s phone support claims she was unconscious, while the defence insists the encounter was consensual. Høiby, testifying under medication and visible strain, denies ever having sex with a sleeping partner as the trial continues to intensify pressure on Norway’s royal family.

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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit make multiple visits to Marius Borg Høiby behind bars as his rape trial grinds on, raising questions about access and optics. At the same time, Princess Ingrid Alexandra retreats abroad after blasting “personal attacks” on Instagram, while Epstein-linked scandals widen with a Norwegian ambassador’s resignation. Norway’s once low-drama monarchy is now under sustained pressure at home and abroad.

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Norway’s royal crisis deepens as Princess Ingrid Alexandra breaks royal protocol with an emotional Instagram post saying she’s “going crazy” amid relentless personal attacks. Her message lands as Crown Princess Mette-Marit issues yet another apology over her Epstein ties, admitting regret and acknowledging that parts of their correspondence do not reflect the person she wants to be. Crown Prince Haakon steps in to shield his family, saying his focus is “taking care of the flock,” while critics warn the family’s transparency is eroding trust rather than restoring it. Parliament moves to reaffirm the monarchy, but support is slipping, republican membership is surging, and even Norway’s prime minister has weighed in. As polls soften and public patience thins, Norway confronts an uncomfortable question: has its most relatable royal family finally lost control of the narrative?

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It’s a brutal week for royal men with too much privilege and not enough purpose. As Prince Andrew is quietly shoved out of Windsor under cover of darkness, Norway’s royal family finds itself engulfed in a scandal that makes Britain’s York mess look familiar. Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is facing four rape charges and dozens of other allegations, triggering a national reckoning over entitlement, power, and unchecked behaviour. Commentators draw chilling parallels between Andrew and Høiby, arguing that royal indulgence, moral vacuum, and lack of accountability lead to predictable disaster. Meanwhile, fresh reporting details Mette-Marit’s warm and deeply embarrassing correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting public outrage, political condemnation, and a growing debate over whether she can ever become queen. Norway’s famously low-key monarchy is suddenly fighting for its credibility.

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Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing." Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved to hidden app.

Høiby denies drugging anyone but acknowledges knowing about ketamine, could "probably have obtained" incapacitating drugs. Høiby breaks down crying on stand—"extreme need for recognition" as "my mother's son," manifested in "lot of sex, lot of drugs, lot of alcohol." Phone searches for "rape" and "lot of weird stuff." Tells court: "I don't remember taking them, but we had sex fully awake and willingly." Crown Princess Mette-Marit Epstein emails emerge—1000+ references, "you tickle my brain," "soft hearted," stayed at Palm Beach home 2013. Poll: 47.6% don't want her as queen. Sex and Society drops her as patron. Royal House disables social media comments. Prosecutor: "Should not be treated more severely or leniently because of those with whom he is related." Deep Crown: "Equality before law is not platitude, but lived commitment." Norway's annus horribilis.

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Norway’s royal crisis deepens as Marius Borg Høiby returned to court and denied drugging a woman who says she blacked out before an alleged 2018 assault at the Crown Prince family’s residence. Prosecutors pushed on his knowledge of incapacitating drugs, and Høiby conceded he knows what they are and could probably get them, but insisted he has never used them on anyone.

The court also heard about Høiby’s phone: prosecutors highlighted searches including “rape,” and evidence about files allegedly moved into a separate app that experts say must be deliberately downloaded and is commonly used to hide photos and videos. Investigators also raised an allegation that Høiby tried to remotely delete content during the investigation.

Meanwhile, fresh opinion polling shows slipping support for the monarchy and rising doubts about Crown Princess Mette-Marit becoming Queen. The Epstein fallout keeps widening too: one major sexual and reproductive health group says it is ending its collaboration with her and pulling her patron role, calling what has emerged “incompatible” with the values of its award.

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The Marius Borg Høiby trial took a grim turn as the first woman to testify told the Oslo court she felt “betrayal and shock” after police showed her videos they say depict sexual assault while she was incapacitated. She said she has a “big black hole” in her memory after a brief consensual encounter and told judges she believes she may have been drugged, adding she looked “completely unconscious” in the footage.

Høiby denies four rape counts but admits several other charges and says the encounters were consensual. He also broke down in court, describing an “extreme need for recognition” and years of parties, drugs and alcohol.

Meanwhile, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein ties are detonating politically. A new poll suggests nearly half of respondents do not think she should become Queen, and the royal household has now limited or disabled comments across official social media accounts, citing guideline violations.

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Marius Borg Høiby returned to the witness stand on Friday in Oslo District Court as the trial continued to focus on sharply different accounts of the same night. Both sides agree there was consensual sex earlier in the evening, but prosecutors allege that further sexual activity and filming took place after the woman had fallen asleep. Five videos recovered from his phone have become central to the case. Høiby disputes the prosecution’s interpretation, saying he did not understand that she was asleep and denying any criminal intent. Evidence about heavy intoxication and drug use at the party has also featured prominently in testimony. He has pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges and remains presumed innocent unless the court rules otherwise. The proceedings are ongoing.

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Princess Ingrid Alexandra Instagram post to 800 followers: "I'm going crazy. When is enough?" Expert: "Family undoubtedly under pressure, but lot of it self-inflicted by her mother and half-brother." Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologizes to "especially the King and Queen"—"some content of messages does not represent person I want to be." Crown Prince Haakon: "I have to make sure to take care of the Crown Princess" who's "not allowed" to speak yet, "needs time to gather herself."

Deep Crown: "Ingrid Alexandra posting would simply never happen here. Mette-Marit's public apologies would also not happen. Norwegians believe transparency equals relatability. What it reveals is lack of institutional discipline." Marius trial: victim testified woke to assault—"I don't understand how someone can have sex with someone who's sleeping. It was painful. My body wasn't ready for it." Sleep researcher: pulse data "compatible with her initially being asleep, unable to resist."

Witnesses describe Høiby "authoritarian," victim "wanted to sleep, but he wanted to keep having sex." Høiby: "I've been woken up by being touched myself many times." Derogatory messages about victim dismissed as "locker-room talk." Crown Prince/Princess visited prison twice in one week despite one-visit limit. Ambassador resigned—Epstein left $10M to her children. Mette-Marit googled Epstein: "didn't look too good :)." 47.6% don't want her as queen. Republican membership surge.

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces mounting international scrutiny as German media coverage of the Epstein revelations and the criminal trial of her son, Marius Borg Høiby, intensifies. A Berlin-based journalist claims her reputation in Germany is “completely destroyed,” while the rest of the Norwegian royal family continues official duties abroad, leaving the Crown Princess at Skaugum.

Defence lawyer Ellen Holager Andenæs sharply criticises the armed police operation that led to Høiby’s 2024 arrest, calling it disproportionate, while prosecutors defend both the arrest and their public handling of the indictment.

An opinion piece in Finansavisen argues that the extraordinary media pressure surrounding the case could justify a reduced sentence if Høiby is convicted — raising broader questions about justice, publicity and royal proximity.

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