Marius Borg Høiby

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Marius Borg Høiby born?January 13, 1997
2. What is the mother's title?Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
3. What is the stepfather's title?Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway
4. Who is Marius Borg Høiby?Marius Borg Høiby is a young man born on January 13, 1997. He is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, but he is not an official member of the royal family.
5. Why is he not called a prince?He does not have a royal title and is not expected to perform official royal duties, so he is not considered a prince.

Crown Princess: The wife of the Crown Prince, who is the heir apparent to the throne.
Crown Prince: The male heir apparent to a throne, destined to become the next monarch.
Royal Protocol: The established rules and etiquette governing the behavior and interactions of members of a royal family.
Public Duties: Official responsibilities and engagements undertaken by members of a royal family to represent the monarchy and the state.