Norway: Crown Princess' Son Indicted on 32 Charges

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Above: Marius Borg Høiby (R) at the Intercontinental London on Feb. 21, 2018. Image copyright: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Tempus Magazine

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Narrative A

Høiby's troubled past has continually posed challenges to the Royal Family. Yet Crown Prince Haakon's measured response has shown true respect for the judicial system, acknowledging the seriousness of the alleged crimes. Like any other Norwegian citizen, the consequences of Høiby's alleged actions must be decided by the full force of the law.

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Narrative B

The Høiby scandal exposes serious failures in judgment and accountability. While Norway supposedly champions equality and justice, they've largely shielded the Crown Princess's son despite consistent allegations of wrongdoing. With a flurry of scandals and declining popularity ratings in the polls, Norway's royal family faces an existential crisis.

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