TheDanish monarchy may be a 1,000-year-old institution, but it’s far from a stuffy enterprise.

Their low-key marriage appeared to be a fairytale or a Hallmark movie come true.

This includes schmoozing with celebs, which, for Frederik, blighted his otherwise favorable public image.

Queen Mary and King Frederik smiling

Though the rumors have been denied by those involved, it continues to haunt the royal couple.

Here are the King Frederik affair rumors, explained.

Spanish tabloidLecturaspublished photos of the then prince cozying up to Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova on a late-night outing.

Genoveva Casanova and King Frederik split image

“They usually meet several times a year,” Griso said.

They meet and sleep in private houses."

Sources who chatted toHola!claimed that the two bonded over a shared love of the arts.

Genoveva Casanova posing

Subsequently, he reportedly asked Casanova, an avowed art enthusiast, to accompany him to the exhibition.

Shortly after these details broke, Casanova issued a statement denying that she and Frederik were having an affair.

(viaHello!).

Cayetano Martínez de Irujo and Genoveva Casanova

Casanova then reportedly went into hiding.

They were also joined by Queen Margrethe.

Apparently proving her devotion to her husband, Mary wore a necklace with Frederik’s initials.

Queen Mary and King Frederik

It was an interesting move that seemingly dispelled tales of her husband’s affair.

Such statements appeared to confirm that she wouldn’t have stayed married to Frederik if the rumors were true.

On May 14, 2024, Frederik and Mary celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Queen Mary and King Frederik

In it, she hinted at a difficult and challenging year.

“We need each other if we want to succeed …

It applies to all of us.

King Frederik and Queen Margrethe

People need people,” she added.

“But this new book is sort of celebrating his new found stardom.”

By January, she had deleted her Instagram.

King Frederik walking

“Once upon a time … there was someone who really needed a shot of tequila.

The end,” she wrote in one of the posts.

By January 2024, there were claims that the couple had grown distant.

Genoveva Casanova posing

We’ll just have to wait and see how this all plays out.

King Frederik and Queen Mary waving