Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby breaks silence after arrest

Marius, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has spoken out via his lawyer, Oyvind Braitlin, in a statement shared with Norwegian outlet NRK.

He said: “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.

He ended his statement by saying: “I also want to apologize 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.”

Speaking about his client to Norwegian channel TV2, Marius’ lawyer Mr Bratlien said: “He has not formally taken a position on guilt as he has not been questioned, but in reality, this is an admission of guilt after the charge.”