They had one child, Archduchess Elisabeth Marie. At about that time, a Catholic priest, Franz Wasner, instructed the children in music. In 1889, Rudolf and his mistress Mary Vetsera were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide pact at the imperial hunting lodge at Mayerling in the Vienna Woods. Declared an adult at the age of 19, he already had his own household. To do this, she chose to collaborate with Egon Corti, a biographer recognized in particular for his work on the historical figures of the House of Habsburg. [74], In January 1906, Stphanie and Elemr bought the Rusovce Mansion in Hungary (now in Slovakia) in order to establish permanent residence there. It was initially thought Vetsera poisoned Rudolf before killing herself, though it was later determined that Rudolf shot both of them in a murder-suicide pact, a conclusion that only deepened Sisis sadness. "[4], Baroness Marianne married Ludwig, 6th Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn on 12 March 1942 in Glanegg, who was born in 1915 and died accidentally at Sayn in 1962. For she is their joy, their idol., Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known for her long hair. Truly like an angel of mercy she went from bed to bed, lady-in-waiting Marie Festetics wrote of one such visit, as recorded in The Reluctant Empress. Veesenmayer began to search all the archives in the house and confiscated documents of a historical nature, such as letters from Crown Prince Rudolf. Instead of the fictional Max Detweiler, pushy music promoter, the von Trapps' priest, the Reverend Franz Wasner, acted as their musical director for over 20 years. [77] Four weeks later, war broke out. During the wedding festivities, thousands lined Viennas streets, eager to catch a glimpse of the new teenage empress. March 1927 - Princess Yvonne arrives (a distant relative of Georg's first wife), Yvonne tells Maria that Georg's in love with Maria but will still marry Yvonne May 1927 - von Trapp is determined to be engaged to Princess Yvonne but gets pert note from Maria, calls off proposal to Yvonne; thirteen days before Maria is to leave he uses . -- It was announced tonight that Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen, the German aristocrat who was recently sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for conducting Nazi propaganda in . As Georg was unaware of the reason for this sudden coldness, he did his best to resolve the situation, but to no avail. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration In April 1911, Louise initiated a second lawsuit concerning the French companies created by Leopold II. Three months later, on 23 August 1945, Stephanie died there of a stroke, aged 81. Though she was a caring and loving person, Maria wasn't always as sweet as the fictional Maria. She started a career as a professional photographer and archived about 300,000 of her photos until her 100th birthday in December 2019. The Mayr von Melnhof family were Catholic Styrians since the 15th century and, having become industrialists, were ennobled with the title of Baron in Austria in 1859.[3]. . Firstly, the Captain felt obligated to continue his courtship with Princess Yvonne, the real life "Baroness Schrader" who was a distant cousin of his deceased wife. [11] He also rejected his family for his mistresses having so many scandalous liaisons that he was known to his subjects as Le Roi des Belges et des Belles (The King of the Belgians and of the Beauties). Despite Rudolf's attempts to reconcile with his wife, their quarrel seemed deep. Hofmobiliendepot, Vienna. In 1998, Princess Alexandra married Count Jefferson von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth, a member of the ancient House of Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth, and the couple had two children, Count Richard and Countess Alexandra, residing in Paris and later at Schloss Heidesheim until announcing their divorce in 2017. Sisi reveled in her role as comforter of the empires common people, and often arrived at hospitals and charity wards unannounced, with only a lady-in-waiting in tow. 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After his death in 1947, the family home in Stowe, Vermont, became a ski lodge, the Trapp Family Lodge. [1], Born at the Palace of Laeken on 21 May 1864, Stphanie received an emergency baptism on the day of her birth. We had to dress and comb our hair on our own. The bells of the whole city rang to announce to the inhabitants of the capital the celebration of our solemn marriage. But as matters moved along between the Princess and Captain von Trapp, he realized that he loved Maria and not the Viennese countess. Initially, Captain von Trapp was opposed to the family singing on stage. I have even assembled a video on how to fit this Sound of Music dress which is referenced in the sewing instructions. Here she displayed surprisingly down-to-earth behavior for a royal: holding hands with the dying, and speaking to patients about their needs. [44], In the autumn of 1881, Stphanie thought she was pregnant, but it was a false alarm. Among their closest acquaintances figured, from 1944, their chaplain, Geza Karsai, Germanist, university professor and monk of the Pannonhalma Archabbey. The two were married in November 1927 and their first child, a daughter called Rosmarie was born in 1929. Secondly, Maria herself was not in love with the Captain and anticipated her return to her former life. I say forced, but they were actually very happy there and ultimately it would be where they settled. I want always to be on the move, she wrote, according to Hamann. On this occasion, the Habsburg monarchy unfolded its full splendor for the last time. In 1886, he was appointed counselor of the legation. [41] However, Stphanie related that Rudolf was suspicious when she accompanied him. Surprisingly, the real life Baroness Schraeder character wasremarkably similar to the story we know and love from The Sound of Music. The revelation of the Captains affections didnt quite invoke the romantic scenes of the musical where Maria flees to the abbey and is told to confront her problems (through song obviously). She survived for a time on only thin broth, while in later years she subsisted almost exclusively on raw milk (traveling with her own cow), oranges and eggs. Hofmobiliendepot, Vienna. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Actually, the movie is based not only on the books, but on the first German movie of 1956, which is its real blueprint. Stphanie, Princess Elemr Lnyay de Nagy-Lnya, by Jzsef rpd Koppay (c. 1900). In reality, Maria treated the Captain quite coldly and asked him to get on with his wedding so that she could leave. [81], In 1923, Stphanie planned to write her memoirs. Although she retained her title of Crown Princess, she did not retain its functions and was no longer authorized to represent the Empress. Trapp declined a commission in the German Navy after the Anschluss and settled in the United States.[1]. For her part, Stphanie remembered: "In the afternoon of 5 March, my parents called me. See Photos. Fritz Mayr-Melnhof and Teresa Sayn-Wittgenstein at Glanneg during Christmas photo, 1956. Promoted to embassy secretary in 1892, he worked in Saint Petersburg, Paris, London and Stuttgart. With her weight plummeting and dressed in mourning black, she traveled aimlessly across the continent and North Africa, refusing police protection, longing for death, determined to travel the whole world overuntil I drown and am forgotten. At the age of 51, she got a tattoo of an anchor on her arm. She was given the name "Mamarazza" based on the word "paparazzo" as a nickname from Princess Caroline of Monaco, who once said to her: "Manni, you are a real Mamarazza." Princess Anna of Bavaria (German: Anna-Natascha Prinzessin von Bayern; ne Princess Anna-Natascha zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg; born 15 March 1978), known professionally as Anna von Bayern, is a German journalist and author who has been serving as the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Coty Inc. since 2020. The children. The collaboration was, however, abruptly interrupted in 1933 by Stphanie, who wrote to Corti: "For the sake of the imperial family, I decided to give up publishing my memoirs in the form that had been initially planned []. ". Maria is convinced to return and face the fact that shes in love, only to find that the Captain and the Baroness are engaged. Stphanie left Hungary for Vienna, where the Emperor died of bronchitis and pneumonia at the age of 86 on 21 November 1916 after a reign of 68 years. [62], Emperor Franz Joseph I and King Leopold II of Belgium cherished the plan to remarry Stphanie with Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungary Empire after the death of Rudolf. In this 1955 photograph, thirteen-year-old Princess Yvonne of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in Germany is shown tipping back a bottle of Dry Sack sherry as her twelve-year-old brother Prince Alexander sits calmly by, his cigarette nearly finished. Be good to the poor little one who is the only thing left of me. [42], From October 1881, Stphanie replaced the Empress at official receptions. After meeting the 15-year-old Princess Stphanie, he wrote to his mother that "[he had] found what [he] sought", noting that she was "pretty, good, [and] clever". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You can support me and join me for historical tidbits and other behind the scene facts at my Patreon. [31] Engaged, Stphanie was dispatched to Vienna to be taught Imperial court etiquette in preparation for her marriage, and then had to attend all official receptions and dinners until her wedding, which was scheduled for 15 February 1881; however the wedding had to be deferred because Stphanie had not yet reached puberty,[32] and the bride was returned home for a while. Then they were invited to sing on the radio, then came an invitation from the chancellor of Austria, followed by their first European tour. The Captain returns with the Baroness to find his family changed and he realizes that Maria was right all along [dramatic gasp], and he resolves to be a better father to his children. While the loss of money devastated the family, they still had their physical goods. At the end of March 1945, the Germans, realizing that their position was threatened by the advancing Red Army, traveled further west. They were allowed to play, they didnt wear uniforms, and their idea of outdoor activity wasnt limited to marching. [59], During this time, Stphanie continued her romantic relationship with Count Potocki, whom she had nicknamed "Hamlet". [65] The Belgian sovereigns, offended that Stphanie did not primarily speak to them about her matrimonial projects, severed any relationship with their daughter and forbade her to return to Belgium. [66], On 22 March 1900 at Miramare Castle and after eleven years of widowhood, Stphanie married Count Elemr Lnyay de Nagy-Lnya and Vsros-Namny. But how much? Worked as a missionary and now. This intermediate-rated gown is an exquisite style that makes the most elegant prom dress or formal wear! After consulting with the Revenend Mother at Nonnberg Abbey, Maria returned to the von Trapp Villa where she informed the Captain, Th-they said I have to m-marry you-ou!, and buried her face in his shoulder with a sob. (Credit: Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images). The children did not sing the German anthem when required of them, the older children who were now adults refrained from the Nazi salute, and they had reservations about living under Nazi policies which conflicted with their religion. As of 2021, Stphanie had 8 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-great-grandchildren. The two princesses refused a new amicable agreement with the State, before their action was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in April 1913. Trembling and overcome with emotion, 16-year-old Elisabeth, known by her childhood nickname Sisi, was wed to. Firstly, the Captain felt obligated to continue his courtship with Princess Yvonne, the real life "Baroness Schrader" who was a distant cousin of his deceased wife. He chose that of indifference, infidelity, she had to accept that of resignation, loneliness and pain". He was offered a commission in the German Navy, a tempting proposition, but decided to decline the offer, being opposed to Nazi ideology. [87], As long as they maintained satisfactory health, Stphanie and Elemr traveled and met various exiled rulers: the deposed Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria and the Empress Zita. In 1889, her beloved son, Crown Prince Rudolf, was found dead with his 17-year-old mistress, Mary Vetsera, at the Mayerling hunting lodge, sending Sisi into a steep decline. Additionally, Maria was hired to tutor just one of the Trapp daughters who, having suffered a bout of scarlet fever, was too weak to make the forty five minute walk to school and so she had little to do with the other children who were themselves altered as characters for the musical. (Credit: DeAgostini/Getty Images). They were, however, protected by a technicality regarding their nationalities. Both his sons inherited this hereditary title of Ritter (Knight). The family lived off the charity of friends and well-wishers while making their own money from their musical tours. [27], The Crown Prince was 21 years old at the time of the engagement. It was she who, at the request of her mother-in-law, now accompanied the Emperor and the Crown Prince on official trips and who received foreign sovereigns visiting the court. [79] Finally, the remains of Franz Joseph I were placed next to his wife and son in the Imperial Crypt in the center of Vienna. The British government rejected Whitehead's invention, but Austrian Emperor Franz Josef invited him to open a torpedo factory in Fiume. Required fields are marked *. The family received permission to set up a chapel within the villa which in turn encouraged their choral singing. [35], Trapp has been portrayed in various adaptations of his family's life such as The Sound of Music, both the 1965 film and the Broadway musical, as well as two German films, The Trapp Family (1956) and The Trapp Family in America (1958). She worked as a singer and an artist, and lived in. Leopold II and Marie Henriette hoped to marry their second daughter to a reigning sovereign or a crown prince. As the reprobation seemed insufficient to her, she preferred to stay away, pray for her daughter and ask priests to join their prayers to hers. [92] Her 1908 decision to take out a US patent on a chafing dish surprised the New York Times, not because of her lineage but because "throughout Europe the proficiency of Columbias daughters with the chafing dish is traditional". Gradually, they withdrew to their estate where they led a more secluded existence, punctuated by religious exercises. Cut in the shape of a shirt, they fell without any trim, below the knee; a leather belt held them back. Stphanie made her first communion on 12 June 1876 and officially appeared for the first time at court. While Captain von Trapp leaves to visit his love interest, Baroness Schraeder, the high spirited Maria introduces the children to fun, games, and above all, music. Unlike the famous film's story, Maria was not intended to be governess to all seven children; but before long Maria's vivacity and music had brought all the children together in song and activities, and the obligatory separation of the age groups, which was typical for the upper class at that time, ceased to exist. They purchased a 660-acre (270ha) farm in 1942 and converted it into the Trapp Family Lodge. Her watercolors painted in Lacroma were published as an album in 1892. [57], After Rudolf's death, Stphanie had only one thought: to leave Vienna and the heavy atmosphere of the court. Stphanie's marriage quickly became fragile. [76], When Stphanie learned of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, she was convinced that the death of the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne was desired by Emperor Franz Joseph I because the deceased had dared to stand up to him. Her feelings would immediately be relieved and good humor restored, while other family members, particularly her husband, found it less easy to recover. He was friendly with Princess Louise of Belgium, who had encouraged him to marry her younger sister. In 1853, their marriage had been arranged for exclusively political reasons by both King Leopold I and the Habsburgs without consulting the groom and bride, whose interests were almost entirely opposed: the Duke of Brabant was little interested by family life and was passionate about political and economic issues in the kingdom which he was to reign over, while Marie Henriette was a young woman versed in religion with other interests limited to horseback riding, dogs and music. The Austrian Emperor added 148,000 guilders to the initial dowry of 100,000 florins, plus an annual sum of 100,000 florins for the duration of the marriage. We have chosen you to be Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. For the purposes of the storyline, fifteen year old Agathe Trapp became sixteen year old Liesl von Trapp and a fictitious romance was created between her and the boy who delivered telegrams. [Map 3], On 3 September 1922, Agathe von Trapp died of scarlet fever contracted from her daughter Agathe. Stphanie has been represented by several painters: Princess Stphanie of Belgium, by Hans Makart (1880). She bore Franz Joseph three children during the first four years of their marriage, but only two Crown Prince Rudolf and Archduchess Giselasurvived past infancy. . In every royal palace, Sisi had an exercise room where she lifted dumbbells and trained on rings. In the choir of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the new Emperor and his wife Empress Zita took a prominent place alongside the foreign rulers, and behind them stood their close family relatives. Princess Yvonne. Marie Valerie, the one child on whom Sisi doted, wrote of finding her mother laughing hysterically in a bathtub. Allegory on the betrothal of Crown Prince Rudolf and Stphanie of Belgium, by Sophia and Maria Grlich (1881). In November 1916, the health of Emperor Franz Joseph I was declining, and his family came to see him. [30][31] Around 1936, Lotte Lehmann heard the family sing, and she suggested they perform paid concerts. One day, Princess Yvonne took Maria aside and alerted her to the fact that the Captain was in love with her. Princess Yvonne von Hessen and Alexandra Kauka - Fix und Foxi, and her husband Sterling Morton Hamil during the opening of the Easter Festival 2017 'Walkuere' opera premiere on April 8, 2017 in. However, he came to terms with his discomfort very early and joined the family on stage as part of the group. Stphanie's only daughter, Archduchess Elisabeth Marie, finally obtained a divorce from her husband, Prince Otto Weriand of Windisch-Graetz in early 1948 and on 4 May of that year, she married her longtime partner Petznek in a registry office in Vienna. 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