Read part one here. In early 1858, it became apparent that Empress Elisabeth was pregnant for the third time. She suffered from morning sickness during the first three months of pregnancy, but she felt fine otherwise. Finally, on 21 August, she gave birth to a son and heir who would be named Rudolf. The family [read more]
Archduchess Sophie was born Princess Sophie of Bavaria on 27 January 1805 as one of a set of twins. Her sister was named Maria Anna, and she eventually became Queen of Saxony as the wife of King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. She would have four surviving full sisters, two half-brothers, and two half-sisters, including [read more]
Read part one here. Read part two here. Read part three here. Read part four here. In 1883, Katharina Schratt came into the life of the Emperor. He had seen the actress perform before, but now she was being presented to him. The exact conversation has not survived, but she certainly left an impression. Franz Joseph [read more]
Read part one here. Read part two here. Read part three here. In my great loneliness I make tiny songs My heart, filled with grief and sadness Weighs down my spirit Once I was so young and rich In love of life and hope I thought nothing could match my strength The whole world was [read more]
Read part one here. Read part two here. What use the solitary tear? It merely dims my sight A remnant of the olden times Left behind my eyes You ancient, solitary tear Dissolve Now, too. – Sisi While on Madeira, Elisabeth led a quiet and solitary life in a villa by the sea. She [read more]
Read part one here. Oh, had I but never left the path That would have led me to freedom Oh, that on the broad avenues Of vanity I had never strayed! I have awakened in a dungeon With chains on my hands And my longing ever stronger And freedom! You turned from me! I have [read more]
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