The 27-year-old son of Norway’s crown princess has been accused of a second rape just days after he was arrested on suspicion of the same offense.

Crown Prince Haakon described the situation as "a serious accusation" Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is addressing the arrest of his stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, on suspicion of rape. On Nov. 19, Crown Prince Haakon spoke about the arrest of his stepson,

Marit, was arrested on Monday. Oslo police have informed that the 27-year-old has been charged with "engaging in sexual intercourse with a person who is unconscious or otherwise unable to resist the act.

The investigation remains ongoing, and initially, the royal family declined to comment, instead directing all questions to the police and Høiby's attorney. This is the third time he has been arrested in recent months.