Høiby Acquitted on Half of Rape Counts; Appeals Could Prolong Case

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was convicted on two of four rape charges in Oslo district court on 15 June 2026, alongside one abuse conviction. The 50 percent acquittal rate signals contested credibility findings rather than evidentiary collapse. Under Norwegian procedure, both prosecution and defense may appeal, potentially extending judicial review before the appellate court—a process that would sustain public scrutiny of the royal family.