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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark Lewis

Rape trial verdict due in the case of Norwegian crown princess' eldest son

Norway Royals - (Lise Aserud / NTB)

A Norwegian court will hand down its verdict and sentence Monday in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges.

Høiby, 29, faces 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape and allegations involving violence, threats and abuse.

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