– After PST was informed by the Oslo police district that Marius Borg Høiby had been involved in an incident on the night of 4 August, PST routinely notified the Royal Court (DKH) for security reasons. In the dialogue with DKH, information was given about the incident, but no information was given by PST about a possible arrest, says Director of Communications Trond Hugubakken in the Police Security Service (PST) to NTB.
Two other police institutions, the Oslo police district and the Norwegian Police Directorate (POD), reject the opposite NRK that they are behind the notification.
The palace further notified the crown prince couple after hearing about arrest plans from the police, according to the Royal Court. Crown Princess Mette-Marit must then have notified her son and cleaned his apartment, according to information to several media outlets.
The question of why the Palace found out about plans to arrest Borg Høiby, who is charged with violence, and who notified them, still remains unanswered, writes NRK.
Press chief Unni T. Grøndal in the Oslo Police District writes in an email to NRK that they did not notify the Royal Court. In contrast, the Oslo police notified the bodyguard service to PST and the situation center in the Police Directorate.
The Norwegian Police Directorate (POD) notified further internally, but was never in contact with the crown prince couple or the Royal Court.
– No, POD did not notify the Palace or the crown prince couple, replies section head Jørn Schjelderup in POD to NRK’s question.
The police later notified Borg Høiby that he would be arrested. It was agreed to meet at Jansløkka school where he was arrested after a violent incident in an apartment on Frogner in Oslo the evening before. The arrest did not take place in Høiby’s apartment in Skaugum, and the apartment was never searched.
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**Interview with Security Expert, Lars Johansen**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Lars. Recently, it was reported that the Police Security Service (PST) informed the Royal Court about an incident involving Marius Borg Høiby, but they clarified that it did not involve any arrest. What do you make of this situation?
**Lars Johansen:** Thank you for having me. It’s indeed a complex situation. The communication between PST and the Royal Court is crucial, especially when it involves members of the royal family. They have to ensure that the royal family is informed of any potential threats or incidents, but it’s also essential that the information is accurate to prevent unnecessary panic.
**Interviewer:** So, why do you think PST would notify the Royal Court without mentioning a possible arrest?
**Lars Johansen:** In cases like this, information flows are often based on protocol. PST may have felt that while the incident warranted notification for security reasons, the absence of an arrest suggests it might not have been a direct threat. Their priority is to maintain the safety of the royal family while ensuring they’re not unduly alarmed by situations that are still developing.
**Interviewer:** What impact do you think this incident might have on the perception of Marius and the royal family?
**Lars Johansen:** Situations like this can certainly affect public perception. Marius is already in the public eye due to his royal connections, so any news related to him tends to attract attention. The royal family will likely want to manage this narrative carefully to maintain their image and the public’s trust.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, how important is it for public figures, especially members of the royal family, to have transparency during such incidents?
**Lars Johansen:** Transparency is vital. The public deserves to understand the context of events involving their royal family, as this enhances trust. However, it’s a delicate balance; personal privacy and security must also be prioritized, especially when it concerns individuals who aren’t directly in the line of royal duties.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Lars, for your insights on this unfolding situation.
**Lars Johansen:** My pleasure. Thank you for having me.
