It’s a royal’s duty to uphold the standards of their country and set an example for their people. So, when they end up in trouble with the law, it doesn’t look good.
Over the past 100 years, royals from around the world have found themselves in court for everything from corruption to kidnapping, and it’s still ongoing today. The latest incident occurred in August 2025, when Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Crown Princess of Norway, was accused of multiple crimes, including domestic violence and sexual assault.
As he awaits his trial, click on to find out which other royals have found themselves in trouble with the law.