Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, stood trial for rape at Oslo District Court. The trial follows the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files, which include scores of emails between Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, police said Monday.

Høiby, 29, pleaded guilty to charges including sexually offensive behaviour, a serious drug offence, violation of a restraining order and several driving-related offences.