Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Tuesday the royal family would continue to carry out official duties while his stepson stands trial next year accused of rape, adding that this is a challenging time for everyone involved.

Per People Magazine, Marius Borg Høiby, 28, was arrested in August last year on charges relating to the alleged physical and psychological abuse of a 20-year-old woman. He has since been charged with 32 crimes by the state prosecutor of Norway, including one count of rape with intercourse and three counts of rape without intercourse.

The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, a prosecutor says. The charges against Marius Borg Høiby, 28, include the abuse of a former partner and violations of restraining orders against another former partner.

STORY: Norway's Crown Prince Haakon on Tuesday said the royal family would continue to carry out their official duties in what were his first public remarks since his stepson was charged with multiple offenses,

Defense attorney Petar Sekulic said in an emailed response to the indictment that “our client denies all charges of sexual abuse, as well as the majority of the charges regardin

Marit's 28-year-old son from a relationship prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon Crown Prince Haakon said that the royal family plans to continue with its public work when Marius' trial begins in 2026 The Norwegian Royal Palace released a new statement about Crown Princess Mette-Marit the day after her son,

Marit, faces accusations of four rapes and 28 other charges including abuse, violence and recordings without consent.

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, is facing multiple serious charges, including rape and domestic violence.