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Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with new girlfriend© NTB/AFP via Getty Images

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Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with a new girlfriend

Borg was spotted at the airport after months spent in a London rehab center


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
JANUARY 22, 2025 5:21 PM EST

Marius Borg, the son of Princess Mette-Marit, has returned home. Before his return to Norway, Borg spent some months in a rehab center in the United Kingdom, prompting a scandal for the Royal Family of Norway. Earlier this week it was announced that Borg had returned home with a new girlfriend

Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with new girlfriend© LISE ASERUD
Marius Borg Høiby has been facing drug problems and abuse allegations over the past year

The news was confirmed by the Norwegian outlet "Se og Hor," which had photographs of Borg's return. The images show him arriving at the Gardermoen airport in Oslo equipped luggage, coming from a plane that departed from London. "Alongside him, there was a young woman with whom he'd spent some time while he stayed at the British capital," reports the outlet, as per our sister website HOLA! Spain. 

The Norwegian outlet confirms that Borg and the young woman have been in contact since before his departure to the UK. He traveled to London last August, starting a rehab program that began a few months later.

Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with new girlfriend© Nigel Waldron/WireImage
Borg is the son of Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

The photos of Borg at the airport show him sporting his normal look. Before his departure to the UK, Borg had dyed his hair black and grown a mustache, with many outlets believing that he was trying to pass through the airport as anonymously as possible. 

It's unknown if Borg is back in Norway for good, or if he was visiting home to celebrate his 28th birthday. His birthday was this past January 13th. 

Borg is currently involved in a criminal investigation that involves six victims, with three of them having a romantic relationship with him. Two of the women who have come forward are Juliane Snekkestad and Nora Haukland, who've previously spent time with the royal family. 

Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with new girlfriend© WireImage
Borg is the son of Mette-Marit and a previous relationship

What are the charges against Marius Borg?

  • The most serious accusations are two sexual abuse charges made by two women. 
  • He was also accused of mistreating three of his girlfriends. 
  • He was accused of threatening a man to death, driving without a permit, and causing damages, threats, and physical lesions. 
  • The police have also started an investigation regarding two allegations related to sexual crimes. He hasn't been accused of these crimes.

How many victims are there? 

  • There are six victims, with three of them having romantic relationships with Borg. 
  • One of the victims is a man and a friend of Marius' exes. He is charging Marius due to alleged death threats.
Marius Borg, Princess Mette-Marit's son, returns to Norway with new girlfriend© UK Press via Getty Images
Borg celebrated his 28th birthday on January 13th of this year

What has Marius Borg said?

  • Borg said he was guilty of causing damages, threats, physical lesions, and issuing a death threat. He issued an apology for this behavior. 
  • He denies the rest, including the sexual abuse charges.

When is the trial?

  • The trial is expected to take place sometime this year. The trial could begin as early as August. 

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