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[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 2 points 14 hours ago

Stepson. Not a born royal, nor one that the royal family accepts as one of their own. Nobody seems to like him.

[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It’s so freaking weird that in 2025 we still have these inbred families we’re supposed to believe are better than all of us and we should worship them because, reasons. And even worse, there are a bunch of people who like having a family of useless people to worship and will continue to defend monarchy

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 14 points 1 day ago

To be faaaaaaaair, he's not inbred, he's a result of a prior relationship before his mom married the prince.

More like elevated white trash, really.

[–] brewery@feddit.uk 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Wait, the police are going after a royal, I thought that was impossible?!? (speaking from the UK where we clearly have a rapist and paedophile...)

[–] JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Police investigation concludes “boys will be boys”

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] ximtor@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

Thats the precise sentiment in Norway for all youths, no matter the gender

[–] viking@infosec.pub 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Only the king or queen (if rightful heir to the throne) is immune, in accordance with article 5 of the Norwegian codex.

The king does have the right to pardon criminals though. He doesn't exactly seem to be very fond of the kid though, and is generally seen as a very just man and close to the people.

[–] jj4211@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Having a head of state immune from criminal prosecution seems to be a thing Americans wouldn't abide... right?

[–] merdaverse@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (3 children)

TIL that the pinnacle of social democracy has a crown prince

[–] KumaSudosa@feddit.dk 1 points 14 hours ago

You didn't know that Scandinavia has monarchies?

This dude isn't the crown Prince though, or even a royal

[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not really. They spend a lot of taxpayer money on these useless, inbred royals. Money that should instead go to the people.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

That't not Høiby. He's the son of a crown princess.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 84 points 2 days ago (1 children)

We call him Temu-Joffrey in Norway.

[–] releaseTheTomatoes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 146 points 2 days ago (4 children)

A monarchist abusing his position of power.

Who. Would've. Thunk.

[–] vortexsurfer@lemmy.world 80 points 2 days ago (6 children)

To be fair, he doesn't have a title or any official position of power. His mother already had him when she met and later married the crown prince of Norway. But everyone in Norway knows who he is and he's definitely very privileged, so he may have abused that fact..

[–] Bigfishbest@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The royals are quite decent and cool. I'm in principle for getting rid of the monarchy, but this gang is so chill I'm ok with not making a fuss. Except for this shitstain. And the crown prince's sister. And her charlatan husband. In fact, only the hereditary bloodline is good. It's almost like some divine magic, or that they got all the good attention and the others have useless sibling syndrome.

[–] pyre@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

not from there but in principle i don't care how chill they or any so-called royals are. they shouldn't have the position even in name, not to mention probably having a ton of shit they never earned.

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[–] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 43 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

It’s always the ones you suspected the most.

[–] cygnus@lemmy.ca 59 points 2 days ago

It's always the ones you most expect...

[–] Philamand@lemmy.ml 55 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What an absolute piece of shit, I hope his "rank" doesn't stop him from going to jail...

[–] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I hope it does. I'm trying to marry into royalty so I can have carte blanche to do whatever I want. Like eat pancakes for dinner. Or eat pancakes for lunch. Or have a second helping of pancakes for breakfast. Really, just more pancakes.

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Damn pansexuals.

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[–] Yawweee877h444@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Judge:

... Something something... suffering from affluenza... Not guilty!

[–] misteloct@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

In Norway? I'm going to guess justice will be served. Coming from an American.

[–] JDPoZ@lemmy.world 26 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

He looks like that one jerkface kid Eddie from MobLand.

[–] M137@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Immediately thought this, but there's something worse about him (which makes sense, since Eddie is a character played by an actor who, I'm guessing, isn't actually a vile and pathetic person).

[–] JDPoZ@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

played by an actor who, I'm guessing, isn't actually a vile and pathetic person).

😬…One would hope

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[–] vala@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

I know nothing about this guy aside from this headline but that checks out.

[–] GrammarPolice@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

Can monarchies die already

[–] ProfThadBach@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Dude looks like the personification if fetal alcohol syndrome.

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[–] Uff@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

People are surprised monarchs are rapists. Centuries of inbreeding do not produce healthy minds.

[–] Grizzlyboy@lemmy.zip 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Just FYI, he is the crown princess’s son, from before she was married to the crown prince. He isn’t part of the royal family or their blood line. He’s just a pos stain that won’t take responsibility for his actions or life. He’s a sad sad person.

[–] Treetrimmer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Everyone knows that the crown princess of Norway is a HUGE removed

[–] Uff@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Confirmed bastard in every sense then.

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[–] chaogomu@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Generational wealth and power, does not produce healthy minds.

The inbreeding was a side effect of an already broken system.

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