Marius Borg Høiby

Salesperson, Mechanic

Norwegian Oslo, Norway

Quick Info

ProfessionSalesperson, Mechanic
NationalityNorwegian
Date of Birth13/01/1997
Age29 years
BirthplaceOslo, Norway

Latest News about Marius Borg Høiby

20/06/2026

Marius Borg Høiby filed an appeal against his four-year prison sentence on 20 June 2026, submitting it early to the Court of Appeals. His legal team is preparing to challenge the verdict following the conviction of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses.

15/06/2026

On 15 June 2026, the Oslo District Court convicted Marius Borg Høiby of 34 out of 40 criminal charges, including two counts of rape, abuse in close relationships, assault, drug possession, and restraining order violations. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and sentenced to four years in prison. The court also ordered him to pay punitive damages of $61,000 to the four women who accused him of rape.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Names
  • Little Marius
  • Black Sheep
Known For
  • Being the elder son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
  • Being the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
  • High-profile criminal trial involving rape and domestic violence charges
  • Conviction of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses in June 2026

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolWANG Toppidrett, Oslo, Norway (2013-2016)
College/UniversitySanta Monica College, California
Educational QualificationCollege Drop Out (2017)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Swimming
  • Travelling
Tattoo(s)
  • Owl tattoo with 1997 on his chest
  • Tattoos on both arms
  • Tattoos on his back

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Linn Helena Nilsen (2016-2017)
  • Juliane Snekkestad (2019-2022)
  • Nora Haukland (2022-2023)

Family

FatherMorten Borg (a convicted criminal)
MotherMette-Marit Tjessem Høiby (Crown Princess of Norway)
Siblings
  • Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway
  • Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
StepfatherCrown Prince Haakon of Norway

Career

OverviewMarius Borg Høiby has worked in various roles including salesperson and mechanic. He briefly studied business at Santa Monica College in California but dropped out in 2017. He worked as a style editor for Tempus magazine until its closure and has appeared on numerous magazine covers. He has garnered attention for selling luxury items online using royal connections, which drew criticism. In June 2026, he was convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses, including abuse in close relationships, assault, drug possession, and restraining order violations.
Controversies
  • In 2024-2025, he faced serious allegations including domestic violence, rape, and drug-related charges. Reports state he hosted wild parties at royal residences and received favors from his royal family to evade justice.
  • A significant scandal arose from his actions, damaging the royal family's reputation and leading to public outcry.
  • In 2017, he was fined 4,000 Norwegian kroner for drug possession at the Palmesus festival.
  • In 2024, he was reported to have abused the privilege of holding a diplomatic passport.
  • Multiple arrests occurred in 2024: August 4 following an altercation in Oslo where a knife was found embedded in a bedroom wall; September 13 for breaking a gag order; and November 18 for risk of evidence being lost.
  • On 15 June 2026, the Oslo District Court found him guilty of 34 of 40 charges, including two counts of rape, and sentenced him to four years in prison.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Marius's maternal grandfather, Sven O. Høiby, had a criminal background and struggled with alcohol addiction.
2. His mother lived with a convicted criminal prior to her relationship with Crown Prince Haakon.
3. Marius completed high school in 2016 but would later misuse royal ties for personal gain.
4. Contrary to the expectations from his royal background, he faced numerous legal troubles and public controversies.
5. Despite his non-royal title, he often appeared at royal events, leading to debates about his lifestyle.
6. In 2017, at age 20, he officially left public life and his bio was removed from the Norwegian royal family's website at his request.
7. He holds no royal titles, succession rights, or official public duties and is constitutionally barred from becoming king of Norway.
8. He was held at Oslo Prison during his trial proceedings.
9. He was acquitted of two additional rape charges during his trial.
10. The court ordered him to pay punitive damages of $61,000 to the four women who accused him of rape.
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