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Born: 19 August 1973
Mette-Marit is the wife of Crown Prince Haakon and Norway’s future queen. Her path to the top of the royal family as a single mother was an unusual one. Most recently, the legal troubles of her son Marius Borg Høiby and her own lung disease have made headlines.
Also known as: Mette-Marit
RoyalsNorway awaited the verdict against Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby with great anticipation. Following Monday's announcement, the question now is whether he will appeal. Additionally, his defense attorneys announced they will once again request his release.
RoyalsMore than four months after the trial against Marius Borg Høiby began, the verdict is now final: He receives a prison sentence of four years.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will not appear in person for the announcement of his verdict on Monday. For health reasons, the 29-year-old will follow the proceedings via video from detention. He faces 40 charges.
RoyalsCrown Prince Haakon has skipped another appointment. He wants to be there for his seriously ill wife Mette-Marit.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby, who is currently in pre-trial detention, reportedly spent Wednesday night in a hospital, according to a media report. The reason for this remains unknown.
