A 29-year-old Norwegian prince, Marius Borg Hoiby, is set to stand trial on Monday facing 39 charges encompassing addiction-related offenses, violence, and sexual assault. Hoiby is the son of the current heir to the Norwegian throne’s wife, from a previous relationship. The case has garnered significant public attention, with the prince often described in the media as “the most hated” member of the royal family. Details of the accusations suggest a pattern of dissolute behavior. The trial is expected to reveal further information about the allegations against him. He is not in the line of succession to the throne. The outcome of the trial remains to be seen, but it promises to be a high-profile legal proceeding.