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Crown and Controversy - Norway

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Marius Borg Høiby
Mette-Marit
Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Of Norway
Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Jeffrey Epstein
Oslo
Oslo District Court
Norway
Norwegian Supreme Court
Ingrid Alexandra
Royal Ascot
Oslo, Norway
Royal Family Of Norway
Monarchy
Nora Haukland
Borgarting Court Of Appeal
NRK
Rape Case
Media Coverage
Appeals Court

Crown and Controversy - Norway tells the story of a monarchy unlike any other in Europe - a royal family balancing duty, scandal, modern celebrity, and personal crisis in full public view.From the controversial rise of Crown Princess Mette-Marit to the extraordinary marriage of Princess Märtha Louise and self-described shaman Durek Verrett, this series explores the events that have transformed Nor... more

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Marius Borg Høiby’s appeal means Norway’s most consequential royal criminal case will continue well into next year. We break down the appeal, the prosecution’s demand for a tougher sentence, Queen Sonja’s update on Mette-Marit’s recovery, preparation... more

Who is Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, why did she give up her royal duties, and what happened when the King's daughter married American self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett at a fjord-side wedding sold to Hello magazine and Netflix?

In this episo... more

The verdict is in, the appeal is filed, and Norway is left asking the harder questions. We step back from the daily news cycle to examine what the Marius Borg Høiby case has actually revealed about the Norwegian royal family, why royal expert Tove Ta... more

Norway’s royal family faces one of the most dramatic weeks in its modern history. Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes a successful double lung transplant after years of battling pulmonary fibrosis, while her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, begins a f... more

Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for two counts of rape and domestic violence — and within five hours he had announced he was appealing. What does the appeal mean for the victims, for the case timeline, and for a Norw... more

At eight thirty on Monday morning in Courtroom 250 of the Oslo District Court, Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad read out a unanimous verdict that will define the Norwegian monarchy for years to come. Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Mari... more

On Monday morning, a Norwegian court will deliver its verdict in the case of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Norway’s future king. As Norway prepares for a decision on forty criminal charges, a dramatic appeals... more

Who is Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and how did a working-class single mother from Kristiansand become Norway's future queen? In this episode we tell the full story, from her dissolute past and her extraordinary pre-wedding television apolog... more

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John McDermott
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Episode: Mette-Marit Has Lung Transplant, Marius’ Prison Sentence, and the Future Queen of Norway
Sturla Henrichsbø
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Episode: Norway’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape the Høiby Verdict
Gards Stero
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Episode: Norway’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape the Høiby Verdict
Ada Vikdal
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Episode: Norway’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape the Høiby Verdict
Marz Sjoghed-Peterson
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Episode: Norway’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape the Høiby Verdict

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Mark Francis
Experienced host with extensive coverage of royal, political, and cultural topics. Frequently leads discussions on monarchy, public perception, and media strategy.

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A chronicle of a modern European monarchy that weathered public scandal, health crises, and a high-profile legal saga. Episodes frequently explore how public duties, media scrutiny, and celebrity culture intersect with personal family turmoil, from health battles of a future queen to the contentious case of a royal family member. Across episodes, the show combines quick news briefings, cultural commentary, and expert perspectives to unpack legitimacy, transparency, and crisis management in a contemporary monarchy. A notable strength is its ability to blend legal analysis, media ethics, and cultural context into a cohesive narrative that remains accessible to general listeners while offering concrete insights for PR and sponsorships seeking ... more

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