The royal family of Norway is facing a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the nation, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Hoiby, has been arrested following allegations of assault.

The incident in Oslo has raised questions about the behaviour of those close to the royal circle and the pressures of living in the public eye.

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, was born to Mette-Marit from a previous relationship before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001.

Crown Prince Haakon is the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, and the public generally holds the family in high regard.

However, this recent event has overshadowed the family's image.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo for suspected assault. Credit: Shutterstock

The altercation reportedly occurred in an apartment in Oslo during the early hours of Sunday.

Police were called to the scene and subsequently arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting a woman.

‘As it has been made known in several media that this (person) is Marius Borg Hoiby, the police confirm that Hoiby is a suspect in the case,’ they said.

The identity of the woman has not been disclosed by the police, who have only indicated that there was a 'relationship between the accused and the victim.'

Hoiby was released from custody the following day, but the police have confirmed that he remains a suspect in the case, with allegations of causing 'bodily harm and damage.'

Fortunately, the police have stated that there is 'no information that the victim suffered serious injuries.'

Crown Prince Haakon acknowledged the gravity of the situation, commenting on the matter to Norwegian media despite being in Paris for the Olympics.

He described the police's involvement as 'serious' but refrained from further comment, stating that it would not be appropriate at the time.

‘It’s a serious matter when police are involved like this,’ he said.

‘At the same time, it would not be right for me to comment on it at this time.’

Unlike his step-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, who have official public roles, Marius Borg Hoiby has been raised without such responsibilities.

Mette-Marit and Haakon raised him alongside his step-siblings, but he has been allowed to live a relatively free life relatively free of royal duties.

Key Takeaways

• Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on suspicion of assault after a domestic altercation in Oslo.
• Borg Hoiby, aged 27, was released from custody following the incident, and the police confirmed him as the suspect.
• There was a reported relationship between the accused and the victim, but no serious injuries were inflicted, according to police statements.
• Crown Prince Haakon, while in Paris, acknowledged the situation as serious but refrained from commenting further, noting the involvement of the police.

How do you feel about the pressures royal families face, and do you believe they should be held to higher standards than the general public? Your insights are valuable, and we look forward to reading your comments below.

 

[Joydie]

I don't care if this young chap has the sole responsibility of running Europe in its entirety! Physical violence is NEVER okay. It sounds to me as though he's a spoilt, over privileged young man who's had an easy run through life

I applaud the young woman for calling the police. It wouldn't have been easy to call the police on a member of the Royal Family.

 

[Gsr]

Do the crime, do the time, regardless of who you are. No one is above the law and any sort of assault on anyone is a crime. Unfortunately high profile ? famous people make headlines for crimes that most people don’t rate a mention anywhere for committing. Gutter, sensation grabbing journalists make sure of that.

 

[darrellh]

Regardless of your station in life, you should know right from wrong and violence and assault is never okay. He needs to learn a lesson from this and not get off lightly just because of who he is. Otherwise it is too easy to reoffend.

 

[Jest]

so what! it is not our country.