Royal Procession Surprise: Queen Mette-Marit's Son Appears While Under House Arrest

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Royals (1 / 1) 01.09.2026 23:09 / Frank

Royal appearance creates buzz

Norway's royal circle saw an unexpected moment when Marius Borg Høiby, 29, joined a solemn procession for the late King Harald despite being under house arrest at Skaugum. His presence at the Royal Palace, walking at the back of the coffin amid senior royals, drew attention. Read on to discover the full story!

Procession and participants

On Monday, Aug. 31, Høiby took part in the move of the King's coffin from the Red Salon to the Palace Chapel. The procession was led by King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, with Prince Sverre Magnus, Princess Märtha Louise and her three daughters also walking in the group. Queen Mette-Marit followed the coffin beside Queen Sonja, while Høiby positioned at the rear.