Controversy has plagued the Danish royal family as speculation continues to swirl about a royal extramarital affair between Crown Prince Frederik and a Mexican socialite, with Crown Prince Frederic refusing to address the scandal.
Last October, Prince Frederick’s chastity was called into question following a Spanish publication. lecture Published a photo of the future king visiting an art exhibition with Genoveva Casanova.
The married royal, heir to the Danish throne, was spotted walking in a park, attending a Pablo Picasso exhibit, and having dinner while watching flamenco, and was linked to an “alleged” affair with a socialite. It is rumored that there was.
The former daughter-in-law of the Crown Prince and the billionaire Duchess of Alba were spotted spending hours together, with his wife Princess Mary out of sight.
In the evening, the two headed to the model’s house, where they were seen changing into different clothes and going out to dinner again.
When the photos were first published, Casanova issued a statement denying any romantic relationship between her and the royal family and threatened legal action.
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“I categorically deny any statements that suggest a romantic relationship between Prince Frederick and me,” Casanova said in a statement.
“Statements of this kind are not only completely devoid of truth, they distort the facts in a malicious way.”
Nevertheless, speculation arose in the wake of the scandal.
The Danish royal family declined to comment on the incident.
Prince Frederick and his Australian-born spouse Princess Mary, who have been together for 23 years, appeared unfazed by the affair allegations on Christmas Eve.
The royal couple were seen holding hands with their children during a service at Aarhus Cathedral on December 24th.
Yesterday, Queen Margrethe II surprised the world by announcing her abdication and allowing Crown Prince Frederik to take the Danish throne.
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The royal family is scheduled to take over as king on January 14, when his mother steps down as monarch after more than 50 years.
His accession to the throne means Australian-born Mary will become Queen of Denmark.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced her decision to step down on Sunday in her annual New Year’s Eve televised address, saying it was time to “pass responsibility to the next generation.”
The Queen made the announcement on Danish television, citing age and health issues as reasons for stepping back from royal duties.
“In two weeks I will have been Queen of Denmark for 52 years,” she said.
“This much time would take anyone,” she said.
“I can’t take on as much as I’ve done in the past…”
“On January 14, 2024, 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I will pass the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederick.”