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Marius Borg Høiby detention and royal funeral involvement

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2026-09-24 11:45 UTC → 2026-10-04 17:54 UTC · added removed

Following the death of King Harald V, the Norwegian monarchy has transitioned to King Haakon VIII, with Princess Ingrid Alexandra serving as heir. While the royal house unveiled the King’s olivine stone sarcophagus, the family continues to navigate legal developments involving Marius Borg Høiby. Høiby, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, is scheduled for a retrial beginning February 9, 2027. 2027, at the Borgarting Court of Appeal. An Oslo court granted his appeal, which will focus on three primary points: guilt regarding the rapes, two counts of rape, allegations of domestic abuse against an ex-girlfriend, a former partner, Nora Haukland, and the severity of his four-year sentence. He was previously acquitted of rape charges against two other women. Ahead of these proceedings, Høiby has changed his legal defense team, appointing team for the third time since investigations began in August 2024. He has appointed Alexander Greaker and Daniel Storrvik. Storrvik to replace his previous lawyers, Ellen Holager Andenæs and Petar Sekulic. Former lawyer Petar Sekulic noted the change was not unexpected, stating that Høiby wanted ‘two new pairs of eyes on the case.’ The new lawyers intend defense team intends to implement a new strategy different strategy, including conducting their own evidence collection and present presenting new evidence during the expected 16 trial days. witnesses. The prospect of a retrial has drawn criticism from victim Linni Meister, who expressed frustration and distress at the necessity of reliving the trauma. Regarding the late King’s estate, which includes significant real estate and jewelry, Queen Sonja is the primary heir, followed by King Haakon VIII and Princess Märtha Louise. Høiby is not legally required to be included in the inheritance.

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  1. 2026-10-04 17:54 UTC Marius Borg Høiby detention and royal funeral involvement
  2. 2026-09-24 11:45 UTC Marius Borg Høiby detention and royal funeral involvement
  3. 2026-09-08 14:38 UTC Marius Borg Høiby detention and royal funeral involvement
  4. 2026-09-02 13:51 UTC Marius Borg Høiby continues detention at Skaugum
  5. 2026-08-26 21:08 UTC Norwegian royal son remains under house arrest at Skaugum
  6. 2026-08-14 08:42 UTC Norwegian royal son remains under house arrest at Skaugum
  7. 2026-08-10 20:02 UTC Norwegian royal son remains under house arrest at Skaugum
  8. 2026-08-07 08:26 UTC Norwegian royal son under house arrest at Skaugum
  9. 2026-08-02 19:54 UTC Norwegian royal son under house arrest at Skaugum
  10. 2026-07-29 10:42 UTC Norwegian royal son under house arrest at Skaugum

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