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Feb. 12, 2026

Høiby Pressed on Sleep Sex Claim as Smartwatch Data and Sauna Witness…

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...

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Feb. 11, 2026

Norway Trial: Woman Tells Court She Woke to Sex as Høiby Denies Assau…

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...

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Feb. 10, 2026

Mette-Marit Visits Jailed Son Marius Borg Høiby as Epstein Fallout Ra…

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...

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Feb. 9, 2026

Ingrid Alexandra Says She’s “Going Crazy” as Mette-Marit Apologizes A…

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...

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Feb. 8, 2026

Mette-Marit, Epstein and Marius Høiby: Norway Royals in Full Multiple…

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...

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Feb. 7, 2026

The Trial, the Videos, and "You Tickle My Brain" - The week in Norweg…

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 ...

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Feb. 6, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby Says He Never Drugged Her, as “Rape” Searches, Hidd…

Norway’s royal crisis deepens as Marius Borg Høiby returned to court and denied drugging a woman who says she blacked out before an alleged 2018 assault at the Crown Prince family’s residence. Prosecutors pushed on his knowle...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby Trial Turns Shocking as Witness Says She Looked “Co…

The Marius Borg Høiby trial took a grim turn as the first woman to testify told the Oslo court she felt “betrayal and shock” after police showed her videos they say depict sexual assault while she was incapacitated. She said ...

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Feb. 4, 2026

Norway’s Royal Nightmare: Marius Trial Opens as Epstein Ties Rock the…

The trial of Marius Borg Høiby has collided head-on with a separate scandal engulfing Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, creating a dual crisis for the monarchy. As Høiby faces multiple rape charges and dozens of other crim...

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Feb. 3, 2026

Trial of Marius Borg Høiby Begins as Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Eps…

The criminal trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, gets underway in Oslo as Norway’s royal family faces an unprecedented convergence of legal and reputational pr...

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Dec. 14, 2025

8. Exile

In October 2025, the final act: King Charles stripped his brother of the title “Prince.” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer royal in name or status, was banished to a small home on the Sandringham estate. Alone, disgraced,...

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Dec. 14, 2025

7. The Family Reckoning

After the Queen’s death in 2022, Charles inherited not only the crown — but his brother’s scandal. The new king faced an impossible choice: protect the family or protect the throne. With William’s firm backing, Charles moved ...

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Dec. 7, 2025

6. The Lawsuit

Two years later, the scandal returned. Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The Queen funded his legal defense, hoping to shield the monarchy from a public trial. But when the...

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Nov. 30, 2025

5. The Interview

The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nati...

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Nov. 23, 2025

4. The Epstein Connection

In the late 1990s, a socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as friendship eventually became a public relations nightmare. As Epstein’s crimes came to light, photographs of Andrew ig...

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Nov. 16, 2025

3. The Envoy

In the 2000s, Prince Andrew reinvented himself as Britain’s “Special Representative for Trade and Investment.” Officially, he was bringing prosperity to the UK. Unofficially, he was building a network of dubious friendships —...

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Nov. 9, 2025

2. The Queen's Favourite

Before the disgrace came the adoration. In the shadow of his elder brother Charles, Andrew was “the Golden Prince” — dashing, charming, and adored by the press. As a young naval officer and hero of the Falklands War, he embod...

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Nov. 2, 2025

1. The Golden Prince

The announcement shook Britain — King Charles formally stripped his brother of every royal title and honor. Prince Andrew, once the Queen’s favorite son, became Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As he prepared to leave Royal Lodge ...

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Oct. 31, 2025

Introducing Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew COMING SUNDAY

He was once the Queen’s favorite son — a decorated naval officer, a royal playboy, and a symbol of British prestige abroad. But behind the glittering titles and royal privilege, a darker story unfolded: one of arrogance, disa...

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Oct. 12, 2025

5. Rebel Wedding

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett finally marry in the picturesque village of Geiranger, but their fairy tale ending comes at an enormous cost. Shutting out Norwegian media for exclusive international deals, the couple...

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Oct. 5, 2025

4. The Impossible Choice

The COVID medallion scandal pushes the Norwegian royal family to their breaking point. As health organizations condemn royal-connected medical misinformation and Norwegian politicians demand action, Crown Prince Haakon makes...

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Sept. 28, 2025

3. Spirit Hacking Scandal

The full contents of Durek's book "Spirit Hacking" hit Norwegian media like a bomb, revealing shocking claims about cancer, women's sexuality, and medical treatment. As scientists debunk his expensive healing medallions and i...

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Sept. 21, 2025

2. Going Viral

May 2019: Princess Märtha Louise goes public with her shocking romance via Instagram, and Norwegian media explodes. The couple launches "The Princess and the Shaman" tour across Norway, selling expensive tickets to hear their...

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Sept. 14, 2025

1. When Princess Met Shaman

In 2018, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway meets Hollywood's most controversial spiritual healer through mutual friends. What starts as a six-month friendship becomes a secret romance that will rock the Norwegian monarchy. Fro...

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