Norway’s crown princess’s son testifies in court

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial for multiple charges, including rape and domestic violence, which have deeply impacted the royal family. During his initial testimony, he denied the most serious allegations, admitting to lesser charges and expressing the challenges of public scrutiny. He claimed that videos on his phone do not depict acts of rape, asserting he would not have retained such material. The trial, ongoing until March 19, comes amid various royal family controversies and declining public support for the monarchy.

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