nuAug 31, 2026, 12:53

Marius Borg Høiby permitted to attend King Harald's funeral

Marius Borg Høiby will attend the funeral of King Harald on September 9th following the monarch's death at age 89. Borg Høiby is currently appealing a four-year prison sentence for assault and rape, with his next court appearance scheduled for next year.

Marius Borg Høiby has been granted permission to attend the funeral of King Harald, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. The monarch had previously faced several health challenges, including bladder cancer and the insertion of an artificial heart valve. The funeral proceedings are scheduled to take place on September 9th, where Borg Høiby is expected to participate in carrying the coffin alongside other members of the royal family.

Borg Høiby, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, is currently embroiled in legal proceedings after being sentenced to four years in prison this past June for charges including assault and two counts of rape. He has filed an appeal against this conviction, with the case expected to be heard by the court in Oslo next year. Despite his ongoing legal situation, his attendance at the upcoming state event has been confirmed.

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