After drugs, alcohol and violence
Mette-Marit's son Marius moves into a rehab clinic
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway cancels an important state banquet – for a private matter. The reason: He accompanies his stepson Marius Borg Høiby to London, where the 27-year-old checks into a rehab clinic. The result of his misconduct over the past few months.
When Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon cancels an official event, it must be serious. The appointment, which he did not attend last Thursday for “private reasons”, was after all a big lunch for the Norwegian state administration, which Haakon and his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, were supposed to host. The head of communications for the Norwegian royal family, Guri Varpe, informed about the heir to the throne's unusual step. It quickly became clear: this time it was about more than just a private matter.
Shortly afterwards, the Norwegian newspaper Se og Hør reported that Haakon and Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, were spotted at the airport in Oslo at the same time. Your destination: London. Three months after a sensational incident that shocked the Norwegian royal family, Marius now appears to be heading to a rehab clinic – accompanied by his stepfather.
Assault on girlfriend
In the summer of this year there was a serious incident: Marius is said to have attacked his girlfriend while under the influence of alcohol and drugs and vandalized her apartment. He was arrested in Oslo and confessed to the crime. Until then, Mette-Marit's son was considered an unconventional but pleasant royal offspring. Although he is not part of the official royal family, he was often seen at public events alongside Haakon and Mette-Marit.
After the incident, more and more details became public, which further clouded the image of Metta-Marit's offspring. Excessive parties, drugs, a criminal clique, domestic violence… Particularly sensitive: According to Norwegian press reports, the royal family was said to have been informed of the upcoming police operation before the arrest. According to media reports, Mette-Marit herself 'cleaned up' her son's apartment, which is located on a family property, for the upcoming search.
Crown Prince accompanied stepson
In the weeks following his arrest, there was much speculation about Marius' condition, until his lawyer Øivind Bratlien finally announced that the 27-year-old would go to a rehab clinic after all police investigations had been completed. “It was a tough and difficult few weeks that made it difficult for him to fully concentrate on his own problems,” Bratlien explained at the time.
Last Thursday the time had apparently come: After the police questioning was completed, Marius Borg Høiby went to a London rehab clinic, accompanied by Crown Prince Haakon. Exactly what role the Crown Prince will play remains unclear – whether he is at his side to support him or wants to make sure that his stepson actually follows through with this step is unclear.
