Photos have emerged of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Genoveva Casanova on a night out in Madrid.
The Danish heir to the throne and the Mexican socialite enjoyed a night out in the Spanish capital last month.
In the photos, first published by Spanish magazine Lecturas last week, the royal family and the reality TV star are seen strolling through the park before changing and heading back for the evening.
After the photos were first published, Genoveva, 47, issued a statement denying any romantic relationship between her and the future Danish king.
In a legal letter posted on Instagram, she criticized the “malicious” rumors that the couple had been romantically involved.
Both Frederik and his 19-year-old wife, Crown Princess Mary, have not commented on the photos.
Crown Prince Frederik and Genoveva Casanova are pictured in Madrid in pictures that sent shockwaves through the Danish royal family
The photos, taken at the end of October, show the heir to the Danish throne and the Mexican socialite in the Spanish capital
Last week, Spanish media reported that the royal father-of-four and the socialite, who has previously dabbled in acting, visited a Pablo Picasso exhibition, strolled through Retiro Park and later went out for dinner.
At around 7 p.m., Lecturas claimed that both Frederik and Genoveva went to their residence separately and both reappeared two hours later at around 9 p.m., having both changed into evening wear.
In the photos, Genoveva has ditched her chic belted camel coat in favor of a white shirt, black wide-leg pants and a black jacket that she wears over her shoulders.
Meanwhile, Frederik seemed to have changed from a dark blue jacket and brown pants into a white shirt and dark pants with a stylish dark jacket. Again, it is reported that they left the building separately but got into the same white car.
The magazine claimed the couple watched a flamenco performance at Spanish restaurant El Corral de la Moreria, which ended at midnight.
It was also claimed that they remained at their table, which had been flanked by two of the Danish prince’s bodyguards, while other guests left, waiters finished their shifts and the lights were turned off.
Lecturas claimed the couple didn’t leave the restaurant until 1 a.m., then went out onto the street and got into a car. In a “gesture of politeness,” reports Lecturas, Crown Prince Frederik opened the car door for his dining companion.
The magazine claims that the next day the heir to the Danish throne was taken by car to the airport, from where he flew to Denmark.
Earlier in the day, Lecturas reported that the couple returned to Genoveva’s apartment to change outfits after a walk through Retiro Park
After they leave the restaurant, the king opens the taxi door to allow Genoveva into the back seat
Crown Prince Frederik is pictured leaving his apartment at 8.30am the next morning to fly back to Copenhagen
In the picture, the Crown Prince can be seen entering the house to change after a walk in the park
After the photos were published, Genoveva angrily denied that there was any romantic relationship between her and the Danish royal family.
A statement from the celebrity said: “I categorically deny the statements that indicate a romantic relationship between Prince Frederik and me.”
She added: “Any statement of this nature is not only completely untrue but also maliciously misrepresents the facts.”
“This is already in the hands of my lawyers, who will take the appropriate steps to protect my right to honor, truth and privacy.”
Genoveva Casanova is a Mexican-born, Spanish-based socialite who has also dabbled in acting over the years, landing a role in Goya’s Ghosts in 2006.
Genoveva, dressed in jeans and a brown coat, goes into an apartment building
The couple can be seen in Madrid
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is seen alone
She has appeared on several reality TV shows in Spain, including the national version of The Masked Singer, the latest series of Spanish Celebrity Masterchef and an all-star version of The Chase.
Between 2005 and 2007 she was married to the Spanish author Cayetano Martínez de Irujo and the couple have two children together.
He is one of the five sons of the late Duchess of Alba, who had an estimated fortune of £2.2 billion, was one of the richest aristocrats in Europe and was a direct royal descendant of King James II of England.
They divorced in 2008 but maintain an amicable relationship and she said they still talk to each other every day.
After their divorce, Genoveva was in a relationship with Mexican singer Luis Miguel, although the couple never confirmed whether they were in a relationship.
She then dated Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, a senior political adviser at the UNHCR, before dating former Spanish justice minister José María Michavila after his wife’s death.
Her last romance was in 2022 with José Manuel Gayán Pacheco, an agricultural entrepreneur.