Genoveva Casanova has published her first social media post since King Frederick X was crowned monarch of Denmark.
The Mexican socialite, 47, hasn’t posted to her Instagram account often since she was born forced to deny ‘malicious’ rumors about her friendship with then Crown Prince Frederik after a night out together in Madrid in November.
However, on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday – two days after Frederick took over the Danish throne from Queen Margrethe – Casanova shared a video by Spanish singer and actor Miguel Bose about children working in slavery in Africa.
Bose’s original message read: ‘40,000 slave children in Congo are forced to work in cobalt mines so we can drive electric cars’.
Mexican reality TV star Casanova (pictured) has posted on social media for the first time since King Frederick, who is married to Australian-born Queen Mary, ascended the throne on Sunday. In November, Casanova denied ‘malicious’ rumors of an affair after photos of herself and then-Prince Frederik enjoying a night out together in Madrid emerged
The photos that turned the Danish monarchy upside down: then Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova were seen in each other’s company in Madrid in November
On Instagram, just two days after King Frederick was crowned at Christiansborg Castle, Casanova shared a video by Spanish singer and actor Miguel Bose about children working in slavery in cobalt mines in Congo
Casanova faced intense criticism after she was pictured in Madrid late last year with the then future king of Denmark, 55, without his wife, then Princess Mary, now Queen Mary.
After the photos of the friends surfaced, Spanish magazine Lecturas reported that Casanova and Frederick had dinner together and watched flamenco until 1 a.m.
The reality TV star, 47, married the Duchess of Alba’s son Cayetano Martinez de Irujo in 2005. The couple divorced in 2007 but remain friends.
Queen Mary has remained tight-lipped about her husband’s dinner with the socialite, and the royal couple have put on a united appearance since; On Sunday they shared a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, with their four children by their sides.
United front: Denmark’s newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary appear on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace on Sunday, following the abdication of former Queen Margrethe
‘Beloved wife’ The new king and queen pictured addressing the Danish people after Frederik officially became the country’s new monarch
The couple, Queen Mary, a vision of elegance in all white, kissed the new king after he was proclaimed Danish monarch by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
Queen Margrethe II’s abdication took place on January 14, when Frederick and Australian-born Mary succeeded to the throne of Denmark.
Queen Margrethe, who has held the title of queen for 52 years, confirmed her intention to step aside for her eldest son on New Year’s Eve, much to the surprise of the country.
Thousands of people gathered outside Christiansborg Castle on Sunday, prepared with folding chairs and waving Danish flags in the hope of catching a glimpse of the royals.
Mary and Frederik traveled together in a 1958 Rolls-Royce from Amalienborg, followed by Queen Margrethe in a carriage, leaving Christian IX’s palace.
The couple appeared united in their new roles, with the tumultuous events of late 2023 seemingly behind them – neither Frederick, a fourth cousin of King Charles, nor Mary commented individually on the alleged affair.
However, the Danish royal family has issued an official statement to Danish publication BT in light of the photos, saying they “do not comment on rumors or innuendo.”
Shortly after the “explosive” photos of then-Prince Frederik and the Mexican beauty were published by Spanish publication Lecturas, Ms Casanova branded the “malicious” rumors of an affair as false and misleading.
She also posted a legal letter on Instagram threatening legal action against the magazine, but has since remained silent about the “scandal.”
Queen Mary and King Frederick X photographed the departing Christiansborg Castle on Sunday; Neither royal family has commented on the rumors following Frederick’s night out in November with Mexican socialite Casanova
The new king and queen of Denmark enjoy the support of more than 80 percent of the Danish population, a recent opinion poll showed.
A study conducted for Ritzau revealed that Mary enjoyed slightly more popularity among the Danes than Frederick.
The poll asked to what extent Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik are suitable to become Queen Mary I and King Frederik X.
While 82 percent of people believe Frederick is suitable for the role of king, 86 percent believe Mary will make a good queen.
Danish royal commentator Kim Bach believes that although Frederick is popular, Mary’s slight edge over her husband is likely due to rumors of his affair with Casanova.