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Last Updated On | 14 Apr 2026

Royalty

Crown Prince Haakon forced to defend wife Mette-Marit over Epstein emails: 'We've been through a lot'

The Crown Prince's official diary continues to be overshadowed by his wife's illness and two scandals surrounding the Norwegian Royal House

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's tearful Epstein interview compared to Andrew's Newsnight appearance

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway spent seven weeks away from the public eye after her name appeared multiple times in January's release of the Epstein files

Tearful Crown Princess Mette-Marit finally breaks silence on Epstein scandal: 'I was manipulated and deceived'

The royal gave a 20-minute interview to NRK this week

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway prepares for lung transplant after 'negative development' with her health

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, has not been seen in public since 28 January

Marius Borg Hoiby breaks down in tears during testimony

The court trial against Marius Borg Hoiby is now on its 14th day, and during the proceedings, he became emotional when his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, was referenced

Crown Princess Mette-Marit shares fresh statement following Epstein backlash but says she 'needs time'

The Norwegian royal, 52, who is married to the future King, is in a 'very demanding situation', according to a press release from the palace

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, arrives for start of rape trial

Høiby, 29, the son of Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway, is facing 38 charges at Oslo District Court, including four counts of rape

Son of Norway's Crown Princess is arrested again on new charges including 'knife threats' - one day before trial

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is due to stand trial for rape in Oslo this week, which is expected to last six weeks

Crown Prince Haakon shares personal statement ahead of stepson's trial

Crown Prince Haakon's stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, is due in court from 3 February, and the heir to the Norwegian throne has opened up about whether he'll attend the trial

Norway’s Marius Borg Høiby hit with fresh charges - just days before high-profile rape trial

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is set to stand trial next week in Oslo for charges including rape and assault

Crown Princess Mette-Marit seen for first time since lung transplant news

The Norwegian royal, 52, was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 but the palace has announced that her condition has worsened

Crown Prince Haakon addresses wife Mette-Marit's absence during overseas trip

The Norwegian royal is on a three-day visit to the US, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit had to pull out due to health reasons

Crown Prince Haakon breaks silence on sister Princess Märtha Louise's Netflix documentary

The Norwegian princess and her husband Durek Verrett's film, Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story, released on Netflix last week, has been met with criticism

Crown Princess Mette-Marit forced to cancel US trip with husband due to medical advice

The Norwegian royal, 52, had been expected to join Crown Prince Haakon on his three day trip to the US from 6 to 9 October

Crown Princess Mette-Marit makes first public appearance since son's indictment

The Norwegian royal attended a celebration at Gamlehaugen castle alongside Crown Prince Haakon, King Harald and Queen Sonja

Crown Prince Haakon says stepson Marius Borg Høiby's court case has been 'challenging and difficult' as he breaks silence

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's eldest son has been charged with a number of serious offences, including four counts of rape

Crown Princess Mette-Marit set for tough birthday after Marius charges

Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Maritt is set to have one of her most difficult birthdays yet following her son, Marius Borg Hoiby, being charged with four counts of rape.