The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been released from custody after his arrest last week on rape allegations, his lawyer said. Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne,

Marius Borg Hoiby has no royal title or duties, but as the stepson of the heir to the throne, his arrest has cast a cloud over Norway’s popular royal family.

Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, was arrested in Oslo late on Monday last week on a preliminary rape charge - but police are now investigating a new alleged sexual offence

THE son of Norway’s crown princess had been arrested on suspicion of rape. Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, was detained by police on Monday evening in the latest scandal to rock the royal family.

Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape, police said.

Authorities confirmed that he was with the same woman from the August incident when he was arrested on Monday.

Princess Mette Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby is set to be released from police custody following rape allegations last week.

A judge requested that Marius Borg Høiby - who is Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's son - be taken into custody for a week last Wednesday, following his arrest on 18th November.