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Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing." Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved to hidden app. Høiby denies drugging anyone but acknowledges knowing about ketamine, could "probably have obtained" incapacitating drugs. Høiby breaks down crying on stand—"extreme need for recognition" as "my mother's son," manifested in "lot of sex, lot of drugs, lot of alcohol." Phone searches for "rape" and "lot of weird stuff." Tells court: "I don't remember taking them, but we had sex fully awake and willingly." Crown Princess Mette-Marit Epstein emails emerge—1000+ references, "you tickle my brain," "soft hearted," stayed at Palm Beach home 2013. Poll: 47.6% don't want her as queen. Sex and Society drops her as patron. Royal House disables social media comments. Prosecutor: "Should not be treated more severely or leniently because of those with whom he is related." Deep Crown: "Equality before law is not platitude, but lived commitment." Norway's annus horribilis. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Norway’s royal crisis deepens as Marius Borg Høiby returned to court and denied drugging a woman who says she blacked out before an alleged 2018 assault at the Crown Prince family’s residence. Prosecutors pushed on his knowledge of incapacitating drugs, and Høiby conceded he knows what they are and could probably get them, but insisted he has never used them on anyone. The court also heard about Høiby’s phone: prosecutors highlighted searches including “rape,” and evidence about files allegedly moved into a separate app that experts say must be deliberately downloaded and is commonly used to hide photos and videos. Investigators also raised an allegation that Høiby tried to remotely delete content during the investigation. Meanwhile, fresh opinion polling shows slipping support for the monarchy and rising doubts about Crown Princess Mette-Marit becoming Queen. The Epstein fallout keeps widening too: one major sexual and reproductive health group says it is ending its collaboration with her and pulling her patron role, calling what has emerged “incompatible” with the values of its award. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The Marius Borg Høiby trial took a grim turn as the first woman to testify told the Oslo court she felt “betrayal and shock” after police showed her videos they say depict sexual assault while she was incapacitated. She said she has a “big black hole” in her memory after a brief consensual encounter and told judges she believes she may have been drugged, adding she looked “completely unconscious” in the footage. Høiby denies four rape counts but admits several other charges and says the encounters were consensual. He also broke down in court, describing an “extreme need for recognition” and years of parties, drugs and alcohol. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein ties are detonating politically. A new poll suggests nearly half of respondents do not think she should become Queen, and the royal household has now limited or disabled comments across official social media accounts, citing guideline violations. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The trial of Marius Borg Høiby has collided head-on with a separate scandal engulfing Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, creating a dual crisis for the monarchy. As Høiby faces multiple rape charges and dozens of other criminal allegations, newly released United States justice department files have revealed extensive past contact between the crown princess and Jeffrey Epstein. Mette-Marit has admitted showing “poor judgment,” apologising for years of contact with Epstein well after his conviction, including email exchanges and a stay at his Palm Beach home. Norwegian political leaders and royal commentators are now demanding fuller explanations, warning the damage to her credibility could be long-lasting. Royal experts say the combination of her son’s criminal trial and her own Epstein links represents the most serious test Norway’s monarchy has faced in generations. While public support remains strong, critics argue the institution must confront serious questions about accountability, transparency, and the pressures placed on royal life as the courtroom drama unfolds. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The criminal trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, gets underway in Oslo as Norway’s royal family faces an unprecedented convergence of legal and reputational pressure. Høiby, 29, is due before the Oslo District Court on a sweeping charge sheet that includes 38 alleged offences, among them four counts of rape, along with allegations of assault, domestic abuse, drug offences and restraining order violations. Prosecutors say the case grew from a single domestic incident in August 2024 into a far broader investigation as additional alleged victims came forward. Høiby has denied the most serious accusations and says he will give his account during the seven-week trial. As proceedings begin, renewed scrutiny is also falling on the Crown Princess herself following the release of United States justice department files detailing past contact between Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein. The documents show years of email exchanges and confirm that she stayed at Epstein’s Palm Beach home in 2013. While no criminal wrongdoing is alleged, the revelations have reignited questions about judgment and associations at the highest levels of Norway’s monarchy. Mette-Marit has publicly acknowledged what she called “poor judgment,” expressed regret for the contact, and voiced sympathy with Epstein’s victims. Crown Prince Haakon has sought to draw a firm line between the institution and his stepson, stressing that Høiby is not a member of the royal house and will be treated like any other citizen under the rule of law. With the trial now underway and fresh attention on past royal connections to Epstein, the case has become the most serious test of Norway’s modern monarchy in decades, unsettling a country where public support for the royal family has traditionally remained strong. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

In October 2025, the final act: King Charles stripped his brother of the title “Prince.” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer royal in name or status, was banished to a small home on the Sandringham estate. Alone, disgraced, and clinging to memories of power, the former prince now embodied everything the Crown must never become. His story was over — but for the monarchy, survival had come at a heavy cost. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

After the Queen’s death in 2022, Charles inherited not only the crown — but his brother’s scandal. The new king faced an impossible choice: protect the family or protect the throne. With William’s firm backing, Charles moved quietly but decisively to isolate Andrew. Invitations stopped coming. Funding was cut. The doors of Buckingham Palace closed. Behind the scenes, the monarchy was cleansing itself to survive another century. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Two years later, the scandal returned. Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The Queen funded his legal defense, hoping to shield the monarchy from a public trial. But when the court allowed the case to proceed, even she likely knew the damage was done.  Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nation recoiled. Within forty-eight hours, he was ordered to step back from public duties. Inside Buckingham Palace, even Elizabeth couldn’t protect him. The Golden Prince had humiliated the Crown. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

In the late 1990s, a socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as friendship eventually became a public relations nightmare. As Epstein’s crimes came to light, photographs of Andrew ignited global outrage.  Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

In the 2000s, Prince Andrew reinvented himself as Britain’s “Special Representative for Trade and Investment.” Officially, he was bringing prosperity to the UK. Unofficially, he was building a network of dubious friendships — oligarchs, dictators, financiers — and a reputation for arrogance that alarmed diplomats. As luxury trips and questionable deals piled up, whispers reached Buckingham Palace. The Queen defended him. Charles worried privately. William took notes. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Before the disgrace came the adoration. In the shadow of his elder brother Charles, Andrew was “the Golden Prince” — dashing, charming, and adored by the press. As a young naval officer and hero of the Falklands War, he embodied confidence and glamour. But even in these glittering early years, the seeds of entitlement were being sown. To his mother, he could do no wrong. To palace insiders, that would prove dangerous. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The announcement shook Britain — King Charles formally stripped his brother of every royal title and honor. Prince Andrew, once the Queen’s favorite son, became Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As he prepared to leave Royal Lodge for exile at Sandringham, the palace’s terse statement hinted at a deeper fracture inside the House of Windsor. Behind the pomp and punishment lay a monarchy fighting to survive — and a family forced to choose between loyalty and legacy. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

He was once the Queen’s favorite son — a decorated naval officer, a royal playboy, and a symbol of British prestige abroad. But behind the glittering titles and royal privilege, a darker story unfolded: one of arrogance, disastrous alliances, and the slow collapse of a man who believed the rules did not apply to him. This season traces Andrew’s extraordinary fall — from palace favorite to pariah. Through the Epstein scandal, the BBC interview that shocked the world, and the final reckoning that saw King Charles strip his brother of every title, Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew explores how one man’s disgrace threatened the stability of the entire monarchy. Told through dramatic reconstructions, insider accounts, and meticulous research, this twelve-part series reveals the private conversations, family tensions, and royal calculations behind one of the greatest scandals in modern royal history. Because in the House of Windsor, the lesson is eternal: people may fall, but the crown must endure. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett finally marry in the picturesque village of Geiranger, but their fairy tale ending comes at an enormous cost. Shutting out Norwegian media for exclusive international deals, the couple celebrates as protesters gather in the rain and King Harald walks through puddles to attend his daughter's controversial wedding. Their love story concludes with vows that acknowledge the price of rebellion, but even as they celebrate, another crisis is brewing within the royal family that will make the shaman scandal look like a minor embarrassment. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]