The stepson of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is set to be released from custody after being arrested on rape charges last week. Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit’s eldest stepson born before her marriage to the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne,

The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is to be released from custody after his arrest last week on rape allegations.

The 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Norwegian police said Tuesday.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been released from custody following his arrest last week in Oslo on preliminary rape charges. Borg Høiby, who holds no royal title or official duties, is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with someone unable to resist, according to Norwegian authorities.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway’s eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, is once again in legal trouble. Marius, 27, was arrested for suspicion of rape on Monday, November 18, according to multiple outlets.

The 27-year-old son of Norway’s crown princess has been accused of a second rape just days after he was arrested on suspicion of the same offense.

Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."

Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, has been released from police custody after more than a week, amidst ongoing investigations into multiple allegations. Despite his release, new charges loom as police continue to scrutinize his past actions.