King Frederik photos with socialite Genoveva Casanova have caused ‘a lot of ache’ says her ex-husband

Photographs of then Crown Prince Frederik with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid sparked salacious rumours after they have been revealed by by Spanish gossip journal, Lecturas, in November.

Philanthropist and mannequin Genoveva, 47, denied having any romantic relationship with Frederik, 55, whereas the Danish royal family didn’t remark.

And now Genoveva’s ex-husband has spoken out concerning the impact the pictures have had on the household.

Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, who’s the present Count of Salvatierra and Duke of Arjona, appeared on Susanna Griso’s present, Espejo Publico, on Tuesday.

The father-of-two, 60, mentioned of the revealed pictures: “Well, that is an issue that will be seen in the courts, they have caused a lot of pain to [Genoveva] and my children, a lot of pain.”

He mentioned that the previous couple’s youngsters, 22-year-old twins Luis and Amina, are working and that they’re struggling a lot with this story. Cayetano defined that Genoveva has filed her personal lawsuits via his attorneys.

Following publication of the pictures in Lecturas, HOLA! reported on the time {that a} mutual buddy that Frederik and Genoveva have in frequent was unable to accompany the then Prince to go to an artwork exhibition attributable to sickness and he requested Genoveva to go in his place. 

After visiting the exhibition ‘Picasso, the sacred and the profane’, Frederik and Genoveva walked via El Retiro Park and had a really public dinner collectively on the restaurant ‘El Corral de la Morería’, within the coronary heart of Madrid

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In a press release to HOLA! on the time Genoveva mentioned: “I categorically deny the statements that suggest a romantic relationship between Prince Frederik and me.”

She added: “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 honor, truth and privacy.”

The mother-of-two additionally posted a authorized letter on her private Instagram web page, however as of final week, she seems to have deleted her social media account.   

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Frederik succeeded his mom Queen Margrethe to the Danish throne on 14 January, following Margrethe’s abdication.

The father-of-four is about to journey to Poland on Wednesday to host his first enterprise delegation.

Meanwhile, Frederik’s spouse, Queen Mary, travelled to Germany final weekend to attend the Men’s EHF Euro 2024 last.

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