Høiby Loses Appeal, Remains in Custody as Mette-Marit Makes Surprise Return

An appeals court has ruled that Marius Borg Høiby will remain in pre-trial detention, rejecting his request for release ahead of a verdict expected in early June. The court cited a “strong probability” of reoffending, pointing in part to a restraining order breach during the trial, when Høiby arranged to send flowers and a letter to the Frogner woman.His defense argued that intense media scrutiny had already limited his circumstances, but the court dismissed that claim, concluding detention remains necessary. The result is clear: Høiby stays in custody as the case moves toward a decision.

At the same time, Crown Princess Mette-Marit made an unexpected appearance at the Royal Palace during the Belgian state visit, despite earlier indications she would not attend due to her health. It marked her first official engagement in nearly two months and comes as she continues to manage pulmonary fibrosis.The brief appearance, alongside Crown Prince Haakon and the Norwegian royal family, arrives at a moment of heightened attention — where legal uncertainty and personal challenges are unfolding side by side.

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