Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son issues apology after arrest

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, has issued an apology following his arrest last weekend.

A statement was shared with NRK.

“Last weekend, something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument.

“I have several mental disorders, which mean that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had, and still have, challenges. I have struggled with substance abuse for a long time, something I have been in treatment for in the past. I will now resume this treatment and take it very seriously.

“The drug use and my diagnoses do not excuse what happened in the apartment at Frogner on the night of Sunday last weekend. I want to be responsible for what I have done, and will explain myself truthfully to the police.

“For me, the most important thing is to say sorry to my girlfriend. She deserved neither what happened that night, nor the extreme pressure from both the Norwegian and foreign press afterwards. Being pursued by photographers and journalists at a time like this I know has been tough to stand in.

“I also want to apologise to my family. I know that my actions have greatly affected you. So to you my love, I’m sorry. This should never have happened and I take full responsibility for my actions.”

Marius Borg Høiby was born before Mette-Marit married Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. He is thus the half-brother of Princess Ingrid Alexander and Prince Sverre Magnus.