The Norwegian Security Service (PST) confirmed the arrest of a man near Marius Borg Høiby's residence, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and King Haakon of Norway, after he was caught entering the property where the 29-year-old is serving his house arrest. Eirik Veum, spokesperson for the PST, told the AFP news agency that authorities detained a person in the immediate vicinity of Høiby's home, validating the intervention of law enforcement in the residential area. Marius Borg Høiby's lawyer, Alexander Greaker, explained that the incident involved minimal physical confrontation, with the intruder pushing the 29-year-old, who felt threatened in his own residence—a space that should guarantee him complete security, as reported by the tabloid Se og Hør. [1]

According to the newspaper, King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit were at the family home, located just a few hundred meters away from their son's residence, at the time of the incident, and their proximity did not prevent the unauthorized entry into Høiby's private premises. Marius Borg Høiby, born of a previous relationship of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was initially sentenced in June to four years in prison for two counts of rape and other 32 charges, including domestic violence against a former partner, and was acquitted of two other similar accusations, according to official data. Since mid-July 2026, Marius Borg Høiby has been serving his sentence under house arrest, with the case set for review during the appeal proceedings scheduled for February 2027, at which point the legality of the convictions for rape and violence will be examined. [1]

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Intruder Breaks Into Norwegian Royal Estate Home, Attacking Marius Borg Høiby During House Arrest

An unidentified intruder forced his way into the residence of Marius Borg Høiby on the Norwegian royal estate late Friday night, confronting the 29-year-old while he was serving his sentence under house arrest. According to People magazine and the Norwegian outlet Se og Hør, Høiby was inside his home on the Skaugum estate, painting and listening to music, when he heard loud banging and kicking at his front door. Upon opening the door to investigate the noise, the unknown man immediately pushed Høiby and tried to force his way inside. Høiby managed to push the intruder back out of the house before alerting security authorities. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene shortly after, and the suspect was arrested nearby. [2]

Eirik Veum, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), confirmed to NRK that authorities detained a person near Hoiby's home on Friday night. Regarding the circumstances and potential motives, Veum stated, “Beyond that, we have no comment.” Høiby’s defense attorney, Alexander Greaker, emphasized the severity of the incident, telling reporters, “Your own home is a place where you should feel safe,” and noting that the breach was deeply disturbing. Speaking to Se og Hør, Greaker added, “It is of course very serious and very unpleasant to have visitors in your own home. It is a place where you should feel safe, and in the situation Marius is in right now, it is easy to understand that he has experienced this as very unpleasant and unsafe.” The Royal House of Norway and the Royal Court did not immediately respond to requests for comment. [2]

The incident highlights the complexities surrounding Høiby's legal status, as he does not hold a royal title but is Queen Mette-Marit's son from a relationship prior to her marriage to King Haakon. He has been staying on the Skaugum estate, which is near the official royal residence of his mother and stepfather. Høiby is currently on house arrest while he appeals his sentence. According to NRK, the Borgarting Court of Appeal is scheduled to begin hearing Høiby's appeal in February 2027. In September, the Court of Appeal had previously accepted his entire appeal, meaning his case would be retried, with a new trial expected to take place next year. [4]

Queen Mette-Marit has never publicly commented on her son's alleged crimes. However, before Høiby's trial, King Haakon released a statement via the Royal House of Norway expressing sympathy for those affected by the case. The statement read, “Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by this case. It has an impact on the individuals, their families and all those who care about them. We understand that this is a difficult time for many of you, and we sympathize.” Another statement from the Royal Court clarified the position of the royal family regarding Høiby, noting, “At the same time, it is reassuring to know that we live in a state governed by the rule of law. I am confident that those responsible for overseeing the proceedings will ensure that the trial is conducted in as orderly, proper, and just a manner as possible.” The Court also stated, “Marius Borg Høiby is not a member of the Royal House of Norway and is therefore autonomous. We care about him, and he is an important member of our family. He is a citizen of Norway and, as such, has the same responsibilities as everyone else — as well as the same rights.” [4]

Despite being on house arrest, Høiby has previously been granted special permissions. In September, he was allowed to attend the funeral of his late step-grandfather, King Harald of Norway, who passed away in August at the age of 89. In addition to attending the funeral, Høiby was previously allowed to visit King Harald in the hospital before his death, as well as participate in the procession of the late King's casket through the Royal Palace. He traveled from the Skaugum estate to the Royal Palace in the same car as his siblings, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. [4]

The incident underscores the ongoing scrutiny of Høiby's situation. On 2 November, his defense attorney requested that his house arrest be lifted, which was initially granted by the Oslo District Court. However, the prosecution appealed the decision, and the Court of Appeal determined that there was a risk of him reoffending, deciding to uphold the detention order. According to NRK, Marius had consumed alcohol during his last period of detention, despite being prohibited from doing so. Marius has been in custody for 39 weeks, including 16 with an electronic ankle bracelet at Skaugum. On 30 November, the court will decide whether Marius should remain in detention or if he can be released and have his electronic ankle bracelet removed. [3]

The assailant was arrested and later released, per Se og Hør. However, police later launched a criminal case against him on suspicion of assault and unlawful entry, NRK reported. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday. The local media outlet mentioned that Høiby quickly pushed the intruder back out, physically forcing him away from the doorway before alerting security authorities. The assailant was arrested after the attack. Police tightened controls inside Skaugum until 30 November, when the extension of his pre-trial detention ends. The royal relative has continued to deny wrongdoing after he was sentenced to four years in prison for two rapes, abuse in close relationships, and violence back in June by a judge at the Oslo District Court. [3]

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  2. ndtv.com Norway's Royal Estate Breached, Queen Son 'Attacked' By Intruder
  3. hellomagazine.com Marius Borg Høiby attacked by intruder on the King and Queen's estate
  4. ca.news.yahoo.com Queen of Norway’s Son Faces Intruder While on House Arrest at Royal Residence: Report