Royal Revelations: Audio Recording Confirms Police Concerns
A remarkable audio recording of a conversation between Norwegian police and Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reveals the difficulties he faced long before his first arrest last fall.
Early Police Warning
Police confronted and warned Høiby more than two years ago about his drug use, alleged criminal connections, and security risks affecting Norway's entire royal family.
Public Release of Recording
This recording was released publicly this week by two of Høiby's attorneys, ahead of his trial early next year. He faces a 32-count indictment including charges of rape, violence, vandalism, and making threats.
Legal Actions Around New Book
Despite the recording exposing police concerns about Høiby's cocaine use, suspected drug dealing, and ties to organized crime, his legal team is using it to challenge a new book about him.
The book, titled Hvite striper, sorte får (White Stripes, Black Sheep), connects Høiby to what its authors and publisher Aschehoug describe as some of Europe’s "most notorious drug gangs."
Høiby’s attorneys appeared in an Oslo court on Tuesday seeking to have the book removed from circulation.
Author’s Summary
The audio recording confirms longstanding police concerns about Marius Borg Høiby, highlighting ongoing legal and reputational battles involving Norway’s royal family.