Genevieve Vix, a French opera singer and mistress of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, 1910.

Genevieve Vix was a remarkable French opera singer and the mistress of King Alfonso XIII of Spain during the 1910s. She was born in Paris in 1883 and began her career as a dancer in the Folies Bergère in Paris. After achieving success as an opera singer, she was invited to perform at the royal court of Spain in Madrid, where she was welcomed with open arms by the King. The passionate relationship between Genevieve and King Alfonso XIII has been the subject of much speculation and admiration. The King reportedly showered her with lavish gifts, including a large house … Genevieve Vix, a French opera singer and mistress of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, 1910. részletei…