New Delhi, June 16 -- Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after an Oslo court found him guilty of rape, domestic violence, and several other crimes. The case has received widespread attention in Norway.

The 29-year-old was convicted by Oslo District Court of two counts of rape, one count of abuse in a close relationship, and several other offences, including assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges. The sentence was announced on Monday after a long and closely followed trial.

According to court findings, Høiby was The court found Høiby guilty on 34 out of 40 charges. Prosecutors asked for a sentence of seven years and seven months, whil...