Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark relaxes in the forest during a royal hunt – amid reports the future king met Genoveva Casanova on ‘an exclusive hunting trip’ while hiding out in San Sebastian after their night out in Madrid

Prince Frederik of Denmark has been photographed hosting a yacht – despite first meeting Genoveva Casanova ‘on an exclusive yacht trip’.

The heir to the Danish throne, 55, was photographed in his camouflage clothing on the Royal Household’s Instagram account as he explored Gribskov, Denmark’s fourth largest forest.

It comes amid furore in recent days after photos appeared in Spanish magazine Lecturas of the royal family on a night out in Madrid with glamorous Mexican socialite Genoveva – and without his wife, Princess Mary of Denmark, 51.

But it appears to be business as usual for Frederik as he took part in the traditional royal hunt – even after reports he met reality star Genoveva – the former daughter-in-law of the billionaire Duchess of Alba – for the first time during a luxury hunting trip in the mountains.

Genoveva, 47, who just a few days ago issued a blistering statement decrying “malicious” rumors that she is romantically involved with the prince, is currently seeking peace and quiet in San Sebastián at a home owned by the family of her ex-husband.

Wrapped up warm to brave the snowy conditions, Prince Frederik appeared relaxed in the collection of images from the traditional royal hunt, which takes place from October to January.

The caption read: ‘In the rain and sleet, a king hunt was held today in Gribskov. The Royal Hunts are the official hunts of the Royal House, which take place during the hunting season from October 1 to mid-January in the Danish national forests.

‘His Royal Highness The Crown Prince hosted today’s hunt, while Her Majesty The Queen hosted a hunt board tonight in the Dome Hall of Fredensborg Palace, where it is a tradition to toast “to all the good hunters”.’

One of the images shows a grinning Frederik, surrounded by his hunting party, as he warms himself by a roaring fire.

Susanna Griso, presenter of the Spanish TV show Espejo Público, recently claimed that Genoveva had become close to the heir to the Danish throne after they met during a luxury hunting trip in the mountains.

The host explains: ‘These are exclusive meetings, for which you have to pay a lot of money. All members of the royal family and the children of the major families are present. The trips are mainly organized in Germany and Austria.’

On these types of trips, usually in mountainous regions, guests pay thousands of euros to hunt European big game animals such as red deer, Alpine ibex, wild boar and wild mouflon sheep.

Yesterday, Denmark’s royal family broke their silence on the scandal, telling Danish publication BT that they “do not comment on rumors or innuendo.”

Both Frederick, King Charles III’s fourth cousin, and his wife Mary have yet to personally comment on the rumors.

The Danish royal family was shocked last week by reports that Frederik had spent a day and evening with Genoveva in Madrid.

Photos showed the couple strolling in Barrio el Jerónimos, where Genoveva lives, after taking a walk in El Retiro Park in the center of the Spanish capital.

Spanish magazine Lecturas reported that the pair had visited a Pablo Picasso exhibition earlier in the day, before heading to a restaurant to have dinner and watch a flamenco performance.

Amid the commotion caused by the photos, Prince Frederik has been going about his business at home this week, while Genoveva seeks peace and quiet in San Sebastián at a home owned by her ex-husband’s family.

The socialite, who has also dabbled in acting in the past and recently appeared in the Spanish version of Celebrity Masterchef, was married to Cayetano Martínez de Irujo for two years.

Spanish magazine Hello! reports that the socialite is staying 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 reports that Genoveva goes to San Sebastian when she wants to “disconnect” from public life.

It also reports that the socialite and her ex-husband, Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, have “excellent” terms, meaning she can stay at his family properties whenever she wants.

While Lecturas reported details of Genoveva’s night out with the Danish prince last week, it shared details of how the evening would unfold.

The magazine claimed that after visiting a Pablo Picasso exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, the couple strolled through El Retiro Park in central Madrid on the afternoon of October 25.

After the walk, around 7 p.m., Lecturas claimed that both Frederik and Genoveva went separately to her apartment building, and both emerged around 9 p.m., two hours later, both having changed their clothes to evening wear.

In photos from the evening, Genoveva has ditched her chic camel coat with a tie belt in favor of a white shirt, black wide-leg trousers and a black jacket worn on her shoulders.

Meanwhile, Frederik seems to have changed from a navy blue jacket and brown trousers to a white shirt and dark trousers with a neat dark jacket. Again, they are said to have come out of the building separately, but got into the same white car.

The magazine claimed the pair had seen a flamenco performance at a Spanish restaurant, El Corral de la Moreria, which ended at midnight.

It was also claimed that they remained seated at their table, which was flanked by two of the Danish prince’s bodyguards, while other customers left, waiters finished their shifts and the lights were switched off.

Lecturas claimed the pair didn’t leave the restaurant until 1 a.m., when they walked out onto the street and got into a car. As a ‘courtesy gesture’, Lecturas reports that Crown Prince Frederik opened the car door for his dinner companion.

The next day, the magazine claimed that the heir to the Danish throne was taken by car to the airport, where he flew to Denmark.

Following the publication of the photos, Genoveva issued a statement to Hola! denies any romantic involvement with the prince.

A statement from the socialite said: ‘I categorically deny the statements indicating a romantic relationship between Prince Frederick and me.’

She added: “Any statement of this type not only completely lacks the truth, but also maliciously misrepresents the facts.

“This is already in the hands of my lawyers, who will take care of the relevant steps to protect my rights to honor, truth and privacy.”