Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Queen Mette-Marit, reportedly confronted a midnight intruder at his home on the Skaugum royal estate while under house arrest. The incident came as he appeals his conviction on two counts of rape.
Marius Borg Høiby reportedly confronts intruder at Norway’s Skaugum royal estate
An unidentified man reportedly arrived at the royal family’s Skaugum estate, where Høiby was staying under house arrest. According to Norwegian outlet Se og Hør, the man began banging and kicking at the door shortly after midnight. When Høiby opened the door, the man allegedly pushed past him and entered the residence. Høiby managed to force him back outside before police arrived.
Eirik Veum from the Norwegian Police Security Service said, “We can confirm that we arrested a person near Høiby’s home on Friday night. Beyond that, we have no comment.”
Høiby’s home is reportedly located outside the area covered by the royal family’s security team.
Høiby’s lawyer, Alexander Greaker, told Se og Hør that the incident was “very serious and very unpleasant to have visitors in your own home. It is a place where you should feel safe, and in the situation Marius is in right now, it is easy to understand that he has experienced this as very unpleasant and unsafe.”
Queen Mette-Marit’s son remains under house arrest while he appeals his conviction. The Borgarting Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the case in February 2027. He was convicted of two counts of rape in June, according to People.
The royal family issued a public statement: “Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by this case. It has an impact on the individuals, their families, and all those who care about them. We understand that this is a difficult time for many of you, and we sympathize.”
During his house arrest, Høiby received permission to visit King Harald in the hospital and attend his funeral in September.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
