Marius Borg Høiby faces legal appeals following prison sentence

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is involved in ongoing legal proceedings following a June conviction. The Oslo District Court sentenced Høiby to four years in prison for several offenses, including domestic violence and gross bodily assault, though he was acquitted of two counts of rape.

Both Høiby and the prosecution have filed appeals. Høiby is appealing the convictions regarding two rapes and domestic violence involving an influencer, while the prosecution is appealing the severity of the sentence. Legal documents are being transferred to the Borgarting Court of Appeal, which will first determine whether the appeals will be admitted for further hearing.

Amidst these legal developments, Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit marked their 25th wedding anniversary by sharing rare photos on social media. The collection included a childhood photograph of Høiby as a four-year-old being carried by the Crown Prince, a gesture that has drawn significant public attention given the current criminal case.