Royal family members who have a criminal record as Norwegian Crown Princess’ son faces 32 charges

Warning: This article contains discussion of rape and domestic violence which some readers may find distressing.

The Norwegian crown princess' son, Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with four counts of rape as part of 32 offences, including domestic violence, assault, and issuing death threats, promoting conversations around legal proceedings when it comes to Royal Family members.

The 28-year-old is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to Crown Prince Haakon, and is expected to stand trial next year.

He has denied the most serious accusations against him, including those of rape and domestic violence, his attorney Petar Sekulic told Reuters.

Since his charges were revealed, many people have been wondering how prosecuting a Royal Family remember works in the UK specifically, as well as if there are any current royals who have a criminal record.

In the UK, King Charles III benefits from sovereign immunity, meaning he can't be prosecuted under a civil or criminal investigation under UK law.

However, some members of the British Royal Family, including Princess Anne, have had a run in with the law.

He is facing 32 charges, including four counts of rape (LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

In a press conference, public prosecutor Sturla Henriksbo told reporters that Høiby's royal status should not impact proceedings.

"The fact that Marius Borg Høiby is a member of the Royal Family should, of course, not mean that he should be treated more lightly or more severely than if similar acts had been committed by others."

Here are the current British Royal Family members who have faced criminal proceedings.

Zara Tindall was slapped with a ban for speeding (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Zara Tindall

Zara, the late Queen's granddaughter, was slapped with a six-month driving ban back in 2020, having clocked up 12 points on her driving license.

The equestrian star previously had nine points on her license when she was given another four after she was caught driving at 91 mph on the A417 in Gloucestershire, where the speed limit was 70mph.

Prosecutor Farley Turner said: "Because Mrs. Tindall already has nine points on her license, she was unable to accept a fixed penalty for this offense."

She was also fined £666 plus costs and a victim surcharge of £151.

Like her daughter, Princess Anne was also caught speeding but there was also an incident with her dog (WPA Pool / Pool / Getty Images)

Princess Anne

Zara's mother, Princess Anne, recently celebrated her 75th birthday, and is regarded as one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family.

However, back in 2002 she made history by becoming the first member of the current British Royal Family to be convicted of a criminal offence.

The royal pleaded guilty under the Dangerous Dogs Act, after her three-year-old English Bull Terrier, Dotty, bit two children in Windsor Great Park.

The incident took place on April 1, 2002, and she was fined £500 for the attack.

Princess Anne was also ordered to pay £250 in compensation and £148 in costs, according to The Telegraph.

The district judge, Penelope Hewitt, chose to spare Dotty’s life instead of ordering her to be destroyed.

A year earlier, Anne was also convicted of speeding.

She was caught driving 93mph in a 70mph zone in Gloucestershire while driving her Bentley.

Anne was fined £400 plus £30 in costs, and also received five penalty points on her driving license.

Members of the Royal Family are not required to stick to the speed limit, but only when they are being escorted or driven by police.