Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces serious legal challenges as he is accused of two counts of rape, which he denies.

His lawyer, Øyvind Bratlien, describes the charges as "catastrophic misjudgments.

" The Oslo police have requested his detention for two weeks, citing the risk of evidence tampering, but the court has allowed only a one-week detention.

The accusations include sexual acts without intercourse, with victims allegedly unable to resist.

Høiby has admitted to some lesser charges but denies the rape allegations.

The case has sparked significant media attention, with experts suggesting it could impact the royal family's reputation.