Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby (opens original article in a new tab)

Norway awaits the verdict in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the crown princess, with potential sentencing and ongoing family turmoil due to the crown princess's health crisis.

• Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's crown princess, faces a verdict in his rape trial with prosecutors seeking seven years and seven months in jail.
• Høiby will appear via video link due to health reasons, having admitted to some lesser charges but denying the most serious offences.
• Crown Princess Mette-Marit is on a lung transplant list, and the royal family faces ongoing scrutiny amid the trial and her health crisis.