In less than a week's time, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, will be heading to court to begin a lengthy trial; however, the latest update from the Norwegian Royal Family confirms he will be in court without his family.

He has been charged with 38 counts, including alleged rape, abuse in a close relationship against one former partner, and acts of violence against another, making death threats, and traffic violations.