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,

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been released after his arrest last week on rape allegations, according to his lawyer.

A lawyer for the alleged victim said it was police who pursued the case and not her client, who she said is “having a hard time.”

The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Oslo — his third arrest in a matter of months, according to police.

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, has been released after spending a week in custody on suspicion of committing sex offences. Police announced on Wednesday morning that they would not be seeking further pre-trial detention for the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday. Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, and the son of Mette-Marit from a previous relationship. He has no royal title or official duties.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape, police said.

Yesterday, Oslo police arrested Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, on rape allegations.

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.