Oslo: The son of Norway’s crown princess is suspected of three rapes and nearly two dozen other offences, Norwegian police said on Friday, handing the case to prosecutors to decide whether to press charges.

Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born as a result of a relationship before Crown Prin­cess Mette-Marit’s marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, has been under probe since his arrest on Aug 4, 2024, on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. The arrest led to a slew of allegations against the 28-year-old that have shaken the royal family. Police attorney Andreas Kruszweski told reporters the 10-month investigation had been completed.

Hoiby was suspected of “one count of rape with sexual intercourse” and “two counts of rape without sexual intercourse”, Kruszweski said. Hoi­by’s lawyer Ellen Holager An­denaes said her client rejected the three rape allegations.