On August 18, the court ruled in the Marius case. A year after his first arrest and following a long investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges against Marius Borg Høiby, accusing him of 32 crimes and 4 rapes. The eldest son of Princess Mette-Marit could face up to ten years in prison if found guilty. The trial, expected to draw heavy media attention, is scheduled for mid-January 2026 and will run for about six weeks. His arrest has once again put the spotlight on him, his family, and especially his father, Morten Borg, whose past has been marked by several controversies.
The state prosecutor, Sturla Henriksbo, confirmed in a press conference in Oslo that the eldest brother of Ingrid and Sverre Magnus of Norway faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. Among the charges are four rapes of four different women, abuse in relationships, violent acts, public disorder, property damage, violation of a restraining order against an ex-girlfriend, illegal intimate recordings of women, death threats, harassment of police officers, and traffic offenses.
Because of these latest developments, his biological father is back in the spotlight. Morten Borg is now under scrutiny not only for being Marius’s father but also for his own criminal record. It’s true that the incidents date back more than three decades and were punished by law, but many believe his son is repeating certain patterns of behavior that, regardless of the circumstances, in no way excuse him.
His current relationship with the Princess
From the very beginning to this day, according to the country’s press, the royal couple’s relationship with Morten Borg has been quite cordial. In fact, he attended their royal wedding in August 2001, and there are also photos showing the three of them together in harmony, taking Marius to school when he was a child.
Morten Borg's life today
He was arrested in 1991 for possession of cocaine, an episode that left a mark on his record and even led him to serve two sentences. Added to this were incidents involving violence, drugs, and driving under the influence of alcohol. However, it seems that all of that is behind him, and he has left the nightlife to reinvent himself. Over the years, Morten Borg has stepped away from controversy and the spotlight. He now works as a businessman and financial analyst, living a quiet and discreet life that contrasts with his younger years. He has also kept out of the press, never exposing the private life of his ex-partner or seeking attention.
Morten Borg also rebuilt his life with model Celine Maktabi, the daughter of a well-known Lebanese dealer of Persian rugs in Oslo. After getting engaged during a trip to the Egyptian city of Hurghada, they married in September 2004 at Bygdøy Church, where Marius played a special role in the ceremony. He handed out the wedding programs to the 100 guests and led the couple into the church. “Congratulations, Dad!” the boy shouted as he jumped behind the car carrying the newlyweds. Regrettably, the marriage, which gave birth to Lucas, Marius's half-brother, ended after 15 years together.