Norwegian prince embroiled in a scandal: Stepson faces assault charge

A major scandal has erupted in the Norwegian royal family. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous marriage has been accused of allegedly physically assaulting his ex-partner. He faces up to a year in prison.

Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne. In the mid-90s, the young aristocrat met a beautiful blonde at a music festival with whom he managed to reconnect after a long separation. In the meantime, Mette-Marit gave birth to a son. The future king, against the will of his closest family, took responsibility for the boy, proposed to his beloved, and vowed his love during a Lutheran ceremony held on August 25, 2001. Since then, they have formed an inseparable union marked by many heavy experiences.

Life has not spared the crown princess. A few years ago, doctors diagnosed her with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which is practically a death sentence for the patient. Despite the lack of a cure, the woman supports herself with oxygen therapy, which has surprisingly good results. Unfortunately, besides caring for her health, the future queen of Norway fears for the fate of her adult son.

Marius Borg Høiby landed on the covers of many Scandinavian magazines right after the scandal details involving him were revealed. Last Sunday, August 4, Oslo police officers arrested the young man after receiving a report of a brutal incident allegedly occurring the previous night.

His 20-year-old close acquaintance called the officers. The son of Princess Mette-Marit spent over a day in detention after being charged with "assault" and "property damage." The girl received medical attention with a suspected concussion. Additionally, the media has circulated photos from the scene showing a knife embedded in the wall and a damaged chandelier.

During the investigation, a recording of a phone conversation was secured, in which Høiby allegedly used offensive language towards the girl, threatening to burn her clothes and personal belongings. The 27-year-old's situation is further complicated by an internet post from his ex-partner, Juliane Snekkestad.

This has happened before. And this must be stopped now - she wrote on Instagram.

Meanwhile, the royal couple tried to divert media attention from the scandal by appearing last weekend in Paris, cheering on their compatriots during the final days of the Summer Olympics. They enthusiastically greeted the audience and eagerly posed for photos, which appeared on the Norwegian royal family's social media profiles.

If the assault on the 20-year-old is proven, Prince Haakon's stepson faces up to a year in prison.