– The police notified the Royal Court, and the Royal Court then informed the crown prince couple about an incident involving Marius Borg Høiby and about a possible arrest. As is known, the police also notified Marius Borg Høiby ahead of the arrest. The police chose not to make an arrest in his residence and have never searched it, writes communications manager Guri Varpe at Slottet in an email to NTB.
She refers the police for further questions.
Høiby was arrested by the police at 4.10pm on 4 August this year after a violent incident in an apartment on Frogner in Oslo the previous evening.
The arrest took place after the police had called Høiby half an hour earlier and agreed to meet him at Jansløkka school, which is near Skaugum where he lives.
The Oslo police notified PST
On Thursday, the police confirmed to NTB that the Oslo police district notified the bodyguard service in PST about the arrest. The bodyguard service is responsible for the safety of the royal family.
– We routinely warn about all conditions that may affect the security system around the Royal Palace, said police inspector Martin Strand in the Oslo police district.
It was VG who mentioned the notification first.
The government apparatus was notified
The police’s situation center in the Directorate of Police (POD) was also notified of the arrest at 1.55pm on Sunday, and POD again notified the Ministry of Justice, which informed the Prime Minister’s office and the Ministry of Children and Families.
The reason why the Ministry of Children and Families was informed was that Minister Kjersti Toppe (Sp) was to do an interview on youth crime that same evening.
The Ministry of Justice would inform about the investigation so that the Minister could refer to the police if there were any questions.
Four offended
Høiby is under investigation for several matters, among other things he is accused of abuse in close relationships against Juliane Snekkestad, with whom he was a lover and cohabitant from 2018 to 2022.
He is also charged with abuse in close relationships against his ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland, with whom he was together from 2022 to 2023, as well as threats against a man.
Høiby has admitted violence against the offended woman after the violent incident at Frogner in August and threats against a man. He does not plead guilty in the cases where ex-boyfriends Haukland and Snekkestad are offended.
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**Interview with Royal Affairs Expert, Dr. Ingrid Sørensen**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Dr. Sørensen. Thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the recent arrest of Marius Borg Høiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son. Can you give us an overview of the situation?
**Dr. Sørensen:** Of course. Marius Borg Høiby was arrested again for violating a restraining order, which adds to a concerning pattern of behavior we’ve seen from him in the past. The incident reportedly involved a violent episode in an apartment in Oslo, which subsequently led to his interaction with the police.
**Interviewer:** What do we know about the arrest itself and the police’s actions leading up to it?
**Dr. Sørensen:** The police arrested him shortly after they informed him that they would be meeting him. They chose to conduct the arrest outside of his residence, which indicates that they were likely trying to avoid any further escalation. Communications manager Guri Varpe from the Royal Court confirmed that the police communicated with both Marius and the Royal Court regarding the incident.
**Interviewer:** The fact that the police have notified the Royal Court raises questions. How do you think this impacts the royal family?
**Dr. Sørensen:** It certainly places the royal family in a delicate position. They have to balance their public duties with personal family matters that may attract media attention. This incident, especially if it continues, has the potential to affect public perception of the Crown. The royal family usually strives to maintain a polished image, and ongoing legal issues can complicate that.
**Interviewer:** Considering the nature of his previous incidents, what do you think may happen next for Høiby?
**Dr. Sørensen:** It’s hard to speculate, but there may be legal repercussions for Marius stemming from this arrest. If this pattern continues, it could lead to more serious consequences, such as placement in counseling or rehabilitation. We’ll have to wait and see how the justice system decides to handle this current situation.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Sørensen, for your insights. It’s certainly a situation that many will be watching closely.
**Dr. Sørensen:** Thank you for having me. I hope for a resolution that is beneficial for everyone involved.
