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Marius Borg Hoiby Granted Leave to Attend King Harald V's Funeral

Norway's Queen Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Hoiby, has been granted permission to leave house arrest to attend the funeral of King Harald V, despite his recent conviction for rape. The decision, announced by police, has drawn criticism from some royal watchers. The funeral is set for September 9.

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Hoiby Granted Leave for Funeral

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Queen Mette-Marit, will be allowed to leave his house arrest to attend the funeral of King Harald V, police confirmed on Monday. Hoiby, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for two counts of rape, was granted leave for both the funeral on September 9 and the transfer of the king's remains to the palace chapel on Monday evening.

Police prosecutor Oda Karterud stated: "The public prosecutor deemed that there were grounds to grant the requests for leave submitted by Hoiby in connection with the death." She added that leave had been granted for the funeral.

Conviction and Appeal

Hoiby, 29, was sentenced in June for two rapes along with 32 other charges, including violence towards a former partner. He is appealing the conviction and is currently under house arrest with an electronic ankle tag while awaiting his appeals trial. He was also acquitted of two other rape charges.

This is not the first time Hoiby has been granted dispensation; he was previously allowed to visit King Harald in hospital before the king's death on Friday at the age of 89.

The Procession

On Monday, the coffin of King Harald V passed through the royal palace to its chapel. King Harald's son, Haakon, immediately assumed the role of king upon his father's death. His wife, Mette-Marit, made her first official appearance since becoming queen, joining the somber procession. Their children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, now heir to the throne, and Prince Sverre Magnus, also walked alongside their grandfather's coffin.

Hoiby's participation in the procession, approved by prosecutors, drew criticism from some royal watchers, who called it "wrong." One social media user said, "The Royal Family are publicly standing by him. It does not seem appropriate considering the allegations."

New King's First Address

In his first address to the nation, King Haakon paid homage to his late father as "such a good dad." He stressed that he would do things his own way and reiterated the foundations of Norway as a constitutional monarchy. Haakon automatically became king upon his father's death; coronations were abolished by parliament in 1908.

Queen Mette-Marit's Health

Queen Mette-Marit has been largely absent from the public eye following a lung transplant in June. She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue. During Monday's procession, Mette-Marit and Queen Sonja, Harald's widow, held hands as they walked behind the coffin.

King Harald's funeral is set to take place on September 9.

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7NEWS Australia

Framing: Highlights the release of Marius Borg Hoiby from house arrest to attend King Harald V’s funeral — objective with a focus on royal proceedings and controversy

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The coffin of late King Harald V of Norway passed through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday.
Harald died on Friday at the age of 89.
Haakon immediately assumed the role of king of Norway.
Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, joined the somber procession alongside her husband, her first official appearance since becoming Norway’s new queen.
Princess Ingrid Alexandria, now heir to the throne, and Prince Sverre Magnus walked alongside their grandfather’s coffin.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, is on house arrest after being convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other offences.
He pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser ones.
Hoiby was allowed to take part in the procession after approval from prosecutors.
Some royal watchers expressed their outrage, calling it 'wrong'.
Haakon has assumed the role of king with not only his stepson’s convictions hanging over his reign but his wife’s ongoing health battles.
Queen Mette-Marit has been largely absent from the public eye following her lung transplant in June.
She was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis.
Mette-Marit and Queen Sonja, Harald’s widow, held hands and walked behind the coffin during Monday’s procession.
King Harald’s funeral is set to take place on September 9.
King Haakon VIII paid homage to his late father as 'such a good dad' in his first address to the nation.
Haakon stressed he would do things his own way and reiterated the foundations of Norway as a constitutional monarchy.
Haakon automatically became king upon his father’s death; coronations were abolished by parliament in 1908.

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CP24

Framing: The headline focuses on the allowance for Hoiby to attend the funeral, presenting it as the central news. — The tone is factual and neutral, reporting official statements and details of the case.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's queen, will be allowed to leave his house arrest for a rape conviction to attend the funeral of King Harald V, police said on Monday.
Hoiby was sentenced in June to four years in prison for two rapes, a conviction he is appealing.
He is serving his sentence under house arrest with an ankle tag while awaiting his appeals trial.
He was previously granted dispensation to visit Harald in hospital before the late king's death aged 89 on Friday.
Police prosecutor Oda Karterud told AFP: "The public prosecutor deemed that there were grounds to grant the requests for leave submitted by Hoiby in connection with the death."
Leave has been granted for the funeral on September 9.
Hoiby, 29, was also given permission to attend the transfer of the king's remains to the palace chapel on Monday evening.
Besides the two counts of rape, Hoiby was also convicted of 32 other charges, including violence towards a former partner.
He was acquitted of two other rapes.

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Malay Mail

Framing: Emphasizes the exception: the rape-convicted son of the queen is allowed to leave house arrest for the king’s funeral. — factual, neutral

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s queen, will be allowed to leave his house arrest for a rape conviction to attend the funeral of King Harald V.
Hoiby was sentenced in June to four years in prison for two rapes, a conviction he is appealing.
He is serving his sentence under house arrest with an ankle tag while awaiting his appeals trial.
Police prosecutor Oda Karterud told AFP: “The public prosecutor deemed that there were grounds to grant the requests for leave submitted by Hoiby in connection with the death.”
Karterud added: “Leave has been granted ... for the funeral on September 9.”
Besides the two counts of rape, Hoiby was also convicted of 32 other charges, including violence towards a former partner.
He was acquitted of two other rapes.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMarius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s queen, will be allowed to leave his house arrest for a rape conviction to attend the funeral of King Harald V.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC, 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimMarius Borg Hoiby was sentenced in June to four years in prison for two rapes, a conviction he is appealing.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimHoiby is serving his sentence under house arrest with an ankle tag while awaiting his appeals trial.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimHe was previously granted dispensation to visit Harald in hospital before the late king’s death aged 89 on Friday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimPolice prosecutor Oda Karterud told AFP: "The public prosecutor deemed that there were grounds to grant the requests for leave submitted by Hoiby in connection with the death."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimLeave has been granted for the funeral on September 9.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimHoiby was also given permission to attend the transfer of the king’s remains to the palace chapel.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimBesides the two counts of rape, Hoiby was also convicted of 32 other charges, including violence towards a former partner.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimHoiby was acquitted of two other rapes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe coffin of late King Harald V of Norway passed through the royal palace to its chapel on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimKing Harald died on Friday at the age of 89.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimHaakon immediately assumed the role of king of Norway.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimHaakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, joined the somber procession alongside her husband, her first official appearance since becoming Norway’s new queen.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimPrincess Ingrid Alexandra, now heir to the throne, and Prince Sverre Magnus walked alongside their grandfather’s coffin.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimMarius Borg Hoiby, on house arrest after being convicted of two rapes and 32 other offenses, was allowed to take part in the procession.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimSome royal watchers expressed outrage that Hoiby was allowed to participate.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimKing Harald’s funeral is set to take place on September 9.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC, CP24 as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimQueen Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimMette-Marit and Queen Sonja, Harald’s widow, held hands and walked behind the coffin during Monday’s procession.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
ClaimKing Haakon VIII of Norway paid homage to his late father as "such a good dad" in his first address to the nation since becoming sovereign.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via 7NEWS Australia as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: 7NEWS Australia, CP24, Malay Mail 20 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01