nuNov 11, 2026, 13:54

Haakon asked if Marius Borg Høiby could turn himself in to the police

Crown Prince Haakon contacted Norwegian security services to request that his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, be allowed to surrender voluntarily after learning of his planned arrest. An investigation was launched into how the royal household gained confidential information about the police operation, though no officials were prosecuted.

Crown Prince Haakon contacted the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) on the day his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, was scheduled for arrest. The prince inquired if Høiby could turn himself in voluntarily, a request that reportedly caught the responding official by surprise as the planned apprehension was meant to be confidential. It remains unknown how the prince obtained prior knowledge of the police operation. Ten minutes after the initial conversation, authorities confirmed that the voluntary surrender would be permitted. Consequently, Høiby was apprehended by officers at a school located near Skaugum, the official residence of the royal couple. The Special Unit for Police Affairs subsequently investigated the circumstances regarding how the royal household learned of the secret operation. While a PST employee was previously cleared of breaching confidentiality due to lack of evidence, the palace confirmed in November 2024 that the couple had been informed beforehand. Currently, 29-year-old Borg Høiby remains in custody after receiving a four-year prison sentence for multiple offenses, including rape and assault.

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