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Disgraced royal on trial for rape begs for early release to see dying mum

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess, is currently in custody while awaiting the verdict for his rape trial

A disgraced member of Norway’s royal family who is currently on trial for rape has been granted permission to be released from custody to see his sick mother.

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded to see his ill mum for the “last time” while he awaits the verdict for his trial.

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