Rape-Convicted Norwegian Queen’s Son Let Off House Arrest for King’s Funeral
Prosecutors said he may join the bier ceremony and funeral program, while Oslo police also approved his request to attend next week.
- Marius Borg, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, received approval from the Norwegian prosecution to attend the funeral of King Harald next week and participate in upcoming memorial events.
- Borg is currently serving house arrest at Skaugum while appealing a sentence from the Oslo District Court for rape and other offenses; his sentencing remains not legally binding during appeal.
- Police attorney Oda Karterud stated authorities granted the requests for exit in connection with the death. Defense attorney Petar Sekulic noted Borg may participate in program parts deemed natural for him.
- On Monday, the late King Harald's bier moves to the Palace Chapel, where Borg will join Queen Mette-Marit and the public to pay final respects before the funeral next week.
- King Harald died on Friday at 89, triggering national mourning as Oslo prepares solemn commemorations before the state funeral next week.
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Marius Borg Høiby, son of the now Queen Consort Mette-Marit, was allowed to attend the funeral of King Harald V, his grandfather by marriage, Norwegian police said Monday. Høiby, 29, is under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor while awaiting a decision on his appeal against a four-year prison sentence. Ahmad Hassoun: Former Grand Mufti of Syria sentenced to life imprisonment for inciting hatred and abuse of power No casualties reporte…
The son of the consort queen of Norway, Marius Borg Høiby, convicted of rape and currently under house arrest with electronic bracelet, has been authorized to attend...
The Norwegian king is moved to the Palace Chapel. He will lie there for a little over a week – before being buried. The Bonus Prince Marius Borg Høiby is in the procession and carries the king's coffin.
The 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby had not yet been legally sentenced to four years in prison for two rapes under Norwegian law.
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