Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old stepson of King Haakon, will be released from custody while he awaits the outcome of an appeal against his rape conviction.
Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was sentenced to four years in prison in June after being convicted of two counts of rape. He is currently under house arrest.
Background to the case
The conviction followed a trial that concluded with the four-year prison term handed down in June. Hoiby has been serving his sentence under house arrest since then.
The upcoming release from custody comes as part of the ongoing legal proceedings related to his appeal.
Next steps in the appeal
Details of the appeal process have not been fully disclosed, but the decision allows Hoiby to leave custody while the case continues.
Further updates on the case are expected to follow as the appeal progresses.
