Queen Mary of Denmark cuts a frosty figure as she looks away from King Frederik on skiing trip to Verbier

Queen Mary and King Frederik have been plagued with rumours of marital strife since Frederik's night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova last year.

And the new pictures of the royal couple will do little to squash rumours of difficulty between the pair, who once boasted a 'fairytale romance'.

The couple, who took over the Danish throne in January, appeared very frosty with one another during a March trip to Verbier, an exclusive ski resort in Switzerland.  

Mary, 52, appeared impatient with Frederik, 55, as she turned her back to him while they got ready to take on the slopes.

Photos show Mary, who was the picture of ski chic in a wool and cashmere-blend jacquard turtleneck sweater from Moncler, looking away from her husband - while he stood defiantly with his hands on his hips. 

The pair were joined by their four children, Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 13-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

Queen Mary and King Frederik appeared frosty with one another during a recent trip to Switzerland

The couple, who took over the Danish throne in January, appeared very frosty with one another during a March trip to Verbier, an exclusive ski resort in Switzerland 

Mary, 52, appeared impatient with Frederik, 55, as she turned his back to him while they got ready to take on the slopes

The pair were joined by their four children, Crown Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 13-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine

Photos show the couple show how Mary looking away from her husband - while he stood defiantly with his hands on his hips

When the King and Queen were together, there was distance between them and Mary kept her dark sunglasses on at all times

Royal watcher had speculated Mary may have spent the Easter break away from Prince Frederik as their flag remained raised over their mansion in Amalienborg Castle. But photos show they left the country together

The family often travel for Easter, with the palace telling Danish publication Her&Nul last week that Queen Margrethe, 83, will act as head of state as the whole family travel out of the country

Despite the frosty reception, Mary looked effortlessly cool in the ski get-up

Prince Frederik appeared to have friends in tow as he enjoyed the sunshine on the snowy mountains

Royal watchers had speculated Mary may have spent the Easter break away from Prince Frederik as their flag remained raised over their mansion in Amalienborg Castle - meaning at least Frederik, Mary or their son Crown Prince Christian was in attendance over the Easter weekend.

The family often travel for Easter, with the palace telling Danish publication Her&Nul last week that Queen Margrethe, 83, will act as head of state as the whole family travel out of the country.

However, photos taken on March 26 show the family may have brought their Easter break forward, with Mary then stepping out on solo engagements in Denmark on their return.

In various pictures, Mary is seen alone while with son Christian and daughter Isabella, who appeared to have friends in tow. Meanwhile, Frederik was seen skiing with the couple's twins. 

In various pictures, Mary is seen alone and walking back and forth to her car

Frederik appeared in bright green ski shoes as he opted for a dishevelled look

In various pictures, Mary is seen alone while with son Christian and daughter Isabella, who appeared to have friends in tow 

Mary looked the epitome of ski chic as in Gucci and Moncler on the slopes

The queen of Denmark, who was born in Tasmania, Australia, looked effortlessly cool 

Frederik was seen hitting the slopes with son Prince Vincent, 13

King Frederik could be seen skiing with his youngest son, Prince Vincent, 13, at the high-end Swiss ski resort 

Frederik and Vincent looked at ease as they jetted down the slopes

Frederik opted for a dishevelled look as he hit the slopes with his son

Despite a stressful look with the royal couple, the teenage royals looked relaxed

The family appeared to drive up slopes before enjoying a spot of skiing

Mary and her daughter Isabella matched in ski polo necks

Proving his status as the heartthrob of Europe, Chrsitian cut an effortlessly cool figure

Meanwhile, Mary looked the epitome of ski chic in a wool and cashmere-blend jacquard turtleneck sweater from Moncler, which she paired with ski pants from Swiss brand Mammut and Gucci sunglasses.

Daughter Isabella proved she's following in her mother's stylish footsteps with Carhartt Work In Progress denim jacket, a Perfect Moment SKI II sweater and Moonboot Icon Low Nylon Snow Boots in Khaki.

Elsewhere, future king Christian - often dubbed the most eligible bachelor in Europe -opted for a casual cool look in a pink baseball cap, checked shirt and brown chinos.  

Despite, Mary and Frederik seemingly tense, the teenagers appeared much more relaxed laughing and joking with one another. 

Despite, Mary and Frederik seemingly tense, the teenagers appeared much more relaxed laughing and joking with one another

The trip to Verbier comes as the children enjoyed a spring break from school

Perfect in pink! Prince Christian looked relaxed in a backwards pink cap

The teens looked at ease as they walked around the resort

It's been a troublesome few years for the Danish royals including 'affair' rumours and a rift over title changes, the family has entered a new chapter following the accession of King Frederik X to the throne in January

Christian and his friends matched in pink caps as they chatted to one another

Frederik opted for red skis as he headed down the slopes

 The pictures will further heighten rumours over the state of the couple's marriage, after Frederik was pictured with glamorous Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova.

It's been a troublesome few years for the Danish royals - including 'affair' rumours and a rift over title changes.

But the family has entered a new chapter following the accession of King Frederik X to the throne in January.

As royal fans were sent into a frenzy over the mystery of Mary staying behind, many revisited King Frederik's night out with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid last autumn which sparked rumours of an 'affair' around the world.

Genoveva was spotted out with King Frederik last November as the pair enjoyed dinner at a flamenco restaurant in Madrid until the early hours of the morning, Spanish magazine Lecturas reported.

Photos of the pair out in the Spanish capital city sparked rumours of an affair, which Genoveva strenuously denied in a legal letter posted on Instagram.

After posting the denial, Genoveva sought solace in San Sebastian where the family of her ex-husband Cayetano Martínez de Irujo owned a property. 

Spanish magazine Hola! reported the socialite stayed at the Palace of Arbaizenea, a property once owned by the Duchess of Alba and bequeathed to her son Cayetano Martínez de Irujo. The magazine reported Genoveva heads to San Sebastian any time she needs to 'disconnect' from public life. 

However last month, after several months off of social media, Genoveva made her return to public life with a new post on her Instagram page - including two selfies with her fluffy pooch.

The reality TV star and the King enjoyed included a stroll in a park, going to an art exhibition and a meal while watching flamenco.

In a legal letter posted on Instagram, she slammed the 'malicious' rumours suggesting the pair were romantically involved. 

The pair have only held the title of King and Queen since Queen Margrethe abdicated on 31 December. 

This prompted speculation that Queen Margrethe's abdication may have been driven to save the marriage of her son and Princess Mary in the wake of the alleged 'affair'.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier told The Telegraph: 'It's possible that the Queen took this action because she would have been terrified of the marriage breaking up and the royal family losing Mary. 

'It would have caused major problems. The Queen has always seen Mary as a tremendous asset.'