Crown Princess Mette-Marit breaks her silence on her son’s rape allegations

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has finally spoken out about her son Marius Borg Høiby’s rape allegations!

The Crown Princess’ 27-year-old son from her previous relationship, who was arrested last month on suspicion of rape, marking his third arrest since August, is being investigated for multiple sex offences.

According to the police, the stepson of the future king was arrested on suspicion of having sex with “someone who is unconscious or otherwise unable to resist the act”.

In a recent interview with NRKNorway’s public broadcasting group on Christmas Day, Crown Princess Mette-Marit reflected on a “demanding year”, particularly a “demanding autumn”.

Breaking her silence on the matter, Mette stated: “If I had to choose one word for this year, it would be challenge. It was a demanding year and a demanding autumn for us”.

Earlier, Crown Prince Haakan also shared a statement after his stepson’s arrest in which he said: “It is a serious matter when the police are involved in the way they are, but at the same time it is not right to go into details about the case .”

He added: “In our family, as in all families, sometimes it’s important to be there. This time, I left while she stayed at home.”

It is worth noting that Marius Borg Høiby has no official public role or royal title.