Marius Borg Høiby, known as the 'bonus prince' of Norway due to his mother being Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has made a formal request for his release from custody. The request was filed with the Oslo district court and will be processed in writing. As of now, the specific reasons for this request have not been disclosed.

Høiby, 29, is currently facing serious allegations, including 38 counts of various crimes such as assault against a former girlfriend and four counts of rape. He was arrested just before his trial was set to commence, having been suspected of further violence and threats, as well as violating a restraining order. During court proceedings, he has admitted to some of the charges but denied the rape allegations, which adds complexity to his legal situation.

This case has garnered significant media attention in Norway, not only due to Høiby's royal connections but also because of the serious nature of the accusations against him. As the trial progresses, the implications for Høiby's personal life and public perception of the royal family may be profound, particularly given the sensitive issues surrounding issues of violence and consent in contemporary discourse.