The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, just ahead of his trial set for Tuesday in Oslo, where he faces 38 charges, including the rape of four women. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is now under custody for four weeks after being charged with wielding a knife and violating a restraining order, with police citing a risk of reoffending. This arrest marks the fourth time he has been detained by police since August 2024, following previous allegations of assault against a former partner. While Høiby has denied the most serious charges, he admits to some lesser offences. This incident adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the royal family, particularly in light of recent revelations that Crown Princess Mette-Marit maintained correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. She described her past interactions with Epstein as a lapse in judgment and expressed deep sympathy for his victims. As public interest grows, questions are being raised about the responsibilities of her advisers during that period. The royal household has distanced itself from Høiby's legal troubles, but as he is still the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, the situation remains a point of discussion in Norway. Høiby's charges include serious offenses ranging from rape to drug possession and violating legal restrictions.