Oslo, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Norway crown princess's son admits to excesses, but denies rape

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2026-02-04

The son of Norway's crown princess admitted Wednesday to a life of excess attributed to a "need for recognition", but denied committing rape as he took the stand in tears. Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son from a relationship before her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, is on trial in Oslo district court accused of 38 crimes, including four alleged rapes and assaults against ex-girlfriends. He has pleaded not gui......

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