Norwegian Royal Family Member, 27, Now Being Investigated Over 3 Alleged Sex Crimes: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

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The son ofCrown Princess Mette-Marit of Norwayis being investigated over another alleged sex crime.

“An investigation has been launched into a further matter relating to sexual offenses,” police said, per the translatednews release.

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“What police can say about the rape is that it concerns a sexual act without intercourse. The victim is said to have been unable to resist the act,” the release added at the time.

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit (wearing pink) with King Harald V and other members of the Norwegian royal family.LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty

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“The charge relates to another violation of a restraining order against the same victim. In addition, a report has been filed for violation of a restraining order and driving without a valid driver’s license,” the release said.

Crown Princess Mette-Maritsaid of the decisionat the time, “Marius has always had a role that has been difficult to define in the public sphere. He is and will be an exceptionally important part of our family.”

“Marius became a symbol of the unusual choice we made when we got married, at the same time, he will not carry public duties like his siblings,” she added.

source: people.com