Norway’s rapist prince freed from house arrest to attend late king’s funeral

Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Norway's new king, has been granted a temporary release from house arrest to attend the funeral of the late monarch. Høiby, who is currently serving a four-year sentence following a rape conviction in June, has been under house arrest with an ankle monitor while awaiting a subsequent trial.

The decision to permit his attendance at the funeral has drawn public attention due to the high-profile nature of his criminal case and his connection to the Norwegian royal family. He remains subject to legal restrictions as he continues to serve his sentence.