What Is Reality vs. Fiction With Empress Sisi?
Notably, the royal Bavarian House of Wittelsbach was not Sophies first choice, however.
How Much of ‘The Empress’ Is True to Real Historical Events?
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The answer is to a certain degree.
The celebration in Bad Ischl was not, in fact, the first time Franz Joseph met his cousins.
Soon after the wedding, Elisabeth found out that the fairy tale was merely an illusion.
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tensions and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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The reality is more nuanced.
Sophie was, indeed,an ambitious woman who placed royal duties above anything else.
Contrary to popular belief, Prince Rudolf’s relationship with his mother was not particularly warm.
Soon enough, Maximilian faced opposition from the Mexican Republicans, led by Benito Juarez.
After the death of his beloved wife, Emperor Franz Joseph allegedly went silent for several months.
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Empress Elisabeth might’ve been a controversial figure, butthere is more to her than the tragedy she endured.
All six episodes ofThe Empressare available to stream on Netflix.
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