Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has formally requested to be released from detention, according to reports from Swedish media outlets Aftonbladet and Expressen. Høiby's lawyer, Ellen Holager Andenæs, confirmed to Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten that a request for release has been submitted to the Oslo District Court. The request will be handled through written proceedings, though the specific grounds for the release application were not immediately disclosed.
Høiby, often referred to as Norway's 'bonus prince' due to being the Crown Princess's son from a previous relationship, is currently on trial facing 38 criminal charges. The charges reportedly include assault of a former girlfriend and four counts of rape. According to the reports, Høiby was arrested the day before his trial began on suspicion of additional violence and threats, as well as violations of a restraining order.
In court proceedings, he has reportedly admitted to some of the charges but has denied the rape allegations. The trial is ongoing at the Oslo District Court.