Crown and Controversy - Norway's Royal Rebels
When Princess Märtha Louise of Norway announced her relationship with Hollywood shaman Durek Verrett in 2019, their fairy tale romance became the most explosive royal scandal in Norwegian history.This is the story of how dangerous medical misinformation and COVID cure medallions brought a thousand-y...
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Feb. 12, 2026
Høiby Pressed on Sleep Sex Claim as Smartwatch Data and Sauna Witnesses Take Center Stage
Marius Borg Høiby faced intense questioning in Oslo as prosecutors pressed him over late-night texts, a five-second intimate video, and smartwatch data they say shows the complainant was in deep sleep during the alleged assau...
Feb. 11, 2026
Norway Trial: Woman Tells Court She Woke to Sex as Høiby Denies Assault
A woman from Lofoten gives closed-door testimony in Oslo District Court, alleging she woke to Marius Borg Høiby having sex with her while she was asleep during a trip in October 2023. Prosecutors say smartwatch data and a sho...
Feb. 10, 2026
Mette-Marit Visits Jailed Son Marius Borg Høiby as Epstein Fallout Rattles Norway’s Royals
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit make multiple visits to Marius Borg Høiby behind bars as his rape trial grinds on, raising questions about access and optics. At the same time, Princess Ingrid Alexandra retr...
Feb. 9, 2026
Ingrid Alexandra Says She’s “Going Crazy” as Mette-Marit Apologizes Again as Marius Borg Høiby Trial Swamps Norway Royals
Norway’s royal crisis deepens as Princess Ingrid Alexandra breaks royal protocol with an emotional Instagram post saying she’s “going crazy” amid relentless personal attacks. Her message lands as Crown Princess Mette-Marit is...
Feb. 8, 2026
Mette-Marit, Epstein and Marius Høiby: Norway Royals in Full Multiple Crisis Mode
It’s a brutal week for royal men with too much privilege and not enough purpose. As Prince Andrew is quietly shoved out of Windsor under cover of darkness, Norway’s royal family finds itself engulfed in a scandal that makes B...
Feb. 7, 2026
The Trial, the Videos, and "You Tickle My Brain" - The week in Norwegian Royal News with Mark Francis
Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new ...