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Genoveva Casanova took a break from social media after the Prince Frederik affair claims, but has recently returned to Instagram.
The pair were embroiled in intense rumours of an affair in late 2023, when pictures emerged of Frederik, 55, who is married to Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark, 51, spending time with Genoveva, 47, in Spain.
While Genoveva spoke publicly about the rumours in January, after King Frederik X ascended the Danish throne, she took time off from social media, with a four-month gap between posts on Instagram.
In her first post back, dated 5 March 2024, she alluded to the stressful situation, saying in Spanish: “I want to thank all the people who have cared about me this last year, those who have understood my absence and my silence, and those who have sent me messages of love and support. You can’t imagine how important that has been for me…”
The Danish Royal family, on the other hand, have been quiet about the rumours since their official statement. However, there was some media speculation that King Frederik may have alluded to the affair and other challenges in his book, The King’s Word, in which he says, ““I love marriage, my wife, our children and the whole happy base that arises for the people who manage to stay together and persevere.”
What We Know About The Prince Frederik Affair Rumours
According to Spanish publication Lecturas, Prince Frederik and Genoveva Casanova were seen eating at a Spanish restaurant, and going to and from Genoveva’s apartment. This sparked rumours that the pair might be romantically involved.
Spanish magazine Hola! also reported that the pair visited a Picasso exhibition together at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid. But they also noted that Genoveva only joined Frederik because another acquaintance pulled out and asked her to go in his place.
A spokesperson for the Danish royals responded to the affair rumours last year, telling Danish publication B.T. that they “do not comment on rumours of insinuations”.
This followed Genoveva’s own response, via a statement posted to Instagram, which threatened legal action against Lecturas, which was first to report the story.
“I categorically deny the statements that suggest a romantic relationship between Prince Frederik and me,” she wrote.
“Any statement of this type not only completely lacks the truth but also misrepresents the facts in a malicious manner.
“This is already in the hands of my lawyers, who will take care of the pertinent steps to protect my right to honour, truth and privacy.”
It’s unlikely King Frederik and Queen Mary, who have been married since 2004 and share four children, will give further comments on these rumours. But they have been seen at many events since then, looking as happy as ever.
Who Is Genoveva Casanova?
Genoveva Casanova, the woman at the centre of the allegations, is a Mexican-born actress-turned -reality star. She first appeared in the 2006 film Goya’s Ghosts, and later in the Spanish versions of various reality shows, including The Masked Singer, Celebrity Masterchef and an all-star version of The Chase.
She was previously married to Spanish author Cayetano Martinez de Irujo, between 2005 and 2008. Her ex-husband is one of five sons of the late Duchess of Alba, one of Europe’s richest aristocrats and a direct royal descendant of King James II of England.
The former couple share 23-year-old twins, who both live and work in the UK.
