Queen Mary of Denmark has been spotted enjoying a getaway in Sydney, accompanied by her 13-year-old daughter, Josephine, as she marks the anniversary of King Frederik’s controversial outing in Madrid with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova. The 56-year-old monarch was sighted relaxing at Bronte Beach, jogging and taking in the sights, including the annual Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. This trip follows last year’s scandal, which some experts suggest contributed to Queen Margrethe II’s unexpected abdication.
During a private visit to Madrid on October 25, 2023, Frederik dined with Casanova, fuelling speculation about their relationship, which was publicly denied by both parties. The backlash surrounding Frederik and Genoveva’s meeting raised concerns about marital strife between him and Mary, who has maintained a positive public demeanor despite the rumors. While King Frederik continued with royal duties in Denmark, emphasizing the couple’s separately busy schedules, Mary seized the opportunity for a personal break in her homeland.
Despite earlier public displays of tension after the Madrid incident, experts believe the couple’s relationship remains strong, particularly following their ascension to the throne. The ongoing attention to past allegations, however, lingers, with analysts observing that these events will likely not be forgotten soon.