Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's elder son remanded in custody after being accused of rape

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21st November 2024
The elder son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Marius Borg Høiby, is in police custody after being charged with two counts of rape. Borg Hoiby, 27, has been remanded for one week. He was arrested on November 18th 2024, close to his home at Skaugum on an allegation of rape. During the investigation, police found evidence of another alleged assault. On November 20th, a court hearing…
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Norway

Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, arrested on suspicion of rape

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19th November 2024
The eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on suspicion of rape.  Borg Høiby, 27, was detained on Monday evening near Skaugum on the charge of “sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons unable to resist the act”.  It is understood that charges were brought by the police, not the woman concerned. Borg…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden forced to withdraw from State Visit

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18th November 2024
Queen Silvia of Sweden has decided not to make a State Visit to Singapore after becoming ill. Queen Silvia, 80, has been forced to withdraw after developing a respiratory infection. King Carl XVI Gustaf will travel to Singapore for the three day visit which gets under way on November 19th 2024. In a brief announcement. Sweden’s royal court said that Queen Silvia would no longer take…
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Spain

Olympic celebrations for King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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14th November 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain had a celebratory Wednesday as they welcomed Spanish Olympians and Paralympians to a reception. The Spanish King and Queen hosted the reception at the Palace of El Pardo, a palace that was once a royal hunting lodge. They invited the Olympians and Paralympians who represented Spain at the Paris games this summer. Both Felipe and Letizia were happy…
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