Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm
www.theguardian.com
Police in Oslo announce charges against Marius Borg Høiby after months-long investigation involving ‘double-digit’ number of alleged victims
    • vortexsurfer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      79·
      7 months ago

      To be fair, he doesn’t have a title or any official position of power. His mother already had him when she met and later married the crown prince of Norway. But everyone in Norway knows who he is and he’s definitely very privileged, so he may have abused that fact…

      • Kazumara@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        9·
        7 months ago

        Heh a royal patchwork family then. I guess as a non blood relative to the crown prince he wouldn’t be in the line of succession?

      • Bigfishbest@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        7 months ago

        The royals are quite decent and cool. I’m in principle for getting rid of the monarchy, but this gang is so chill I’m ok with not making a fuss. Except for this shitstain. And the crown prince’s sister. And her charlatan husband. In fact, only the hereditary bloodline is good. It’s almost like some divine magic, or that they got all the good attention and the others have useless sibling syndrome.

        • pyre@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          7 months ago

          not from there but in principle i don’t care how chill they or any so-called royals are. they shouldn’t have the position even in name, not to mention probably having a ton of shit they never earned.

    • Treczoks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

      I don’t think he really has a position of power. And it could well be that this costs him the chance for the crown.

      • mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        6·
        7 months ago

        I don’t think he ever actually had a chance at the crown; He was born before his mother married the crown prince. His younger siblings would have a potential claim since they’re the prince’s kids, but he wouldn’t any claim since he’s not the prince’s child. He’s even excluded from some of the royal portraits.

      • icelimit@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        7 months ago

        He has no ties at all into royalty. He can never be royalty unless he forms an army and goes to war for the Crown or something.

  • Philamand@lemmy.mlEnglish
    54·
    7 months ago

    What an absolute piece of shit, I hope his “rank” doesn’t stop him from going to jail…

  • brewery@feddit.ukEnglish
    19·
    7 months ago

    Wait, the police are going after a royal, I thought that was impossible?!? (speaking from the UK where we clearly have a rapist and paedophile…)

    • Deestan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      62·
      7 months ago

      Keep in mind he is literally a child of the unprivileged commoners, so poking at his origins or genetics is not “punching up”. His mom is from a lower class family with drug and alcohol abuse problems, and she had him before meeting the prince.

      Just poke at his personality or actions. There’s plenty there.

  • Uff@lemmy.worldBannedEnglish
    15·
    7 months ago

    People are surprised monarchs are rapists. Centuries of inbreeding do not produce healthy minds.

    • Grizzlyboy@lemmy.zipEnglish
      42·
      7 months ago

      Just FYI, he is the crown princess’s son, from before she was married to the crown prince. He isn’t part of the royal family or their blood line. He’s just a pos stain that won’t take responsibility for his actions or life. He’s a sad sad person.

    • chaogomu@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      7 months ago

      Generational wealth and power, does not produce healthy minds.

      The inbreeding was a side effect of an already broken system.

    • modifier@lemmy.caEnglish
      7·
      7 months ago

      Based on the photo yes. The reality is a bit more nuanced and interesting if you ask me.

    • daellat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      7 months ago

      Yeah can you imagine scoring lower on a democracy index than this monarch ridden backwater… oh they’re #1, my country is #9 and the US is #28. Oops.