What Genoveva Casanova did next: As cracks reappear in the Danish royal family after fans speculate someone ‘stayed away’ from their Easter holiday, how the Mexican socialite has moved on from ‘affair’ scandal with wholesome social media posts
After a difficult few years for the Danish royal family, including ‘affair’ rumors and disagreement over title changes, the family has entered a new chapter following the accession of King Frederick X in January.
However, when King Frederick, Queen Mary and their children went on holiday over the Easter holidays, fans speculated that someone within the family was not present when the flag remained flown over Amelienborg Palace – meaning a senior royal was present.
As fans panicked over the mystery, many attended King Frederick’s night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid last fall, sparking rumors of an “affair” around the world.
But while the Danish royal family still seems stuck by the rumours, mum-of-two Genoveva appears to be rebuilding her life as she returns to social media and prepares for her TV comeback in Spain.
The socialite, 47, has posted inspiring messages on Instagram about gratitude and inner peace, plus wholesome photos highlighting the importance of family and her loved ones as she puts behind the scandal that rocked the Danish monarchy.
Genovevca Casanova appears to have her life back on track after ‘affair’ rumors with King Frederick of Denmark
Genoveva was spotted with King Frederick last November as the couple enjoyed dinner at a flamenco restaurant in Madrid until the early hours of the morning, Spanish magazine Lecturas reported.
Photos of the couple in the Spanish capital sparked rumors of an affair, which Genoveva strongly denied in a legal letter on Instagram.
After posting the denial, Genoveva sought solace in San Sebastian, where her ex-husband Cayetano Martínez de Irujo’s family owned a property.
Spanish magazine Hola! reported that the socialite stayed at the Palace of Arbaizenea, a property once owned by the Duchess of Alba and left to her son Cayetano Martínez de Irujo. The magazine reported that Genoveva goes to San Sebastian when she wants to “disconnect” from public life.
But last month, after several months off social media, Genoveva returned to public life with a new post on her Instagram page — including two selfies with her fluffy pooch.
The Mexican socialite, 47, posted a childhood photo on Instagram of herself in her father’s arms
The mother-of-two went into self-imposed exile after Spanish magazine Lecturas published photos of her dating King Frederick
She wrote: ‘I want to thank all the people who have cared about me over the past year, those who have understood my absence and my silence, and those who have sent me messages of love and support.’
The socialite added, “It’s been a few months of needing some peace and quiet, but I’m already doing my best to slowly return to my normal life and fulfill my work commitments.”
Since then, and as she prepares to star in the reality show El Desafio, which translates to The Challenge, she has continued to post healthy content on her Instagram page and her stories that promote gratitude for family and friends and mindfulness.
Two weeks ago, she posted another selfie with her pup, named Raj, and described him as her “guardian angel.”
In another recent post, she shared a childhood photo of herself and her father when she was a toddler, with him cradling her, with the caption: “In daddy’s arms.”
Genoveva Casanova became the name on the lips of royal fans last fall after she was spotted with the Danish royal family, with Lecturas reporting that they spent the afternoon together in El Retiro Park before having dinner at a traditional flamenco restaurant.
A royal flag raised over King Frederik and Queen Mary’s country home in Amalienborg has revived rumors of an unhappy family life
The flag indicates when a working royal family is at home, meaning the King, Queen or Crown Prince was indoors throughout the holiday season
The Danish palace declined to comment on rumors of an affair between Frederik and Genoveva, but the socialite strongly denied any suggestion of a romantic relationship.
Since the photos first emerged, Queen Margrethe of Denmark announced her shocking abdication, to be succeeded by King Frederick and Queen Mary. This led to speculation that her decision was an attempt to save the family and give the royal couple a fresh start.
However, rumors of rifts in the family resurfaced as royal fans flew the flag high at Copenhagen’s Amelienborg Palace while the family were on their Easter holidays.
The royal flag only flies when the king, queen or crown prince is at home, leading royal watchers to suspect the family holiday did not go as planned.
Many assumed that Prince Christian stayed behind, perhaps by choice.
“All families experience that when the children reach a certain age, they do not always want to be with their parents,” writes one resident.
“It might have been an idea to read the rules that our king and crown prince are allowed to travel on the same plane for security reasons, which they have never been allowed to do,” said another.
Queen Margrethe’s regent flag also flew, leading many to speculate that it was either Queen Mary or her son Prince Christian at home – as there would be no need for the regent to take charge if King Frederick was present.
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