Marius Borg Høiby, the Norwegian man known as the 'bonus prince' for being the stepson of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in detention for at least two more weeks, according to Norwegian police. His detention was scheduled to end on March 2 but has been extended, Oslo police announced on February 27, 2026.
Police spokesperson Andreas Kruszewski explained to NTB that when a defendant is detained during trial proceedings, regulations allow them to remain in custody for several weeks after the trial concludes. Høiby is currently on trial for four cases of rape, with proceedings expected to continue until March 19.
when a defendant is detained during trial proceedings, regulations allow them to remain in custody for several weeks after the trial concludes
The 35-year-old was arrested on February 1, accused of several violent crimes beyond those he has been formally charged with, and was detained due to concerns about the risk of reoffending. He had initially been detained for four weeks at the beginning of the month. Photography of Høiby during the ongoing trial is prohibited, with media relying on courtroom sketches for visual representation.