Francis-Joseph

But Francis-Joseph has never consented to set his foot in Rome, although it has been pointed out to him that the existence of the triple alliance was imperilled by this slight placed upon King Humbert and Queen Marguerite.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

While on this subject, it should be stated that for many years past, probably for the last decade, the life of Francis-Joseph has been free from affairs of this kind, for it is hardly possible to treat in the light of a scandal his association with that now elderly actress, Mlle. Schratt, since it is virtually tolerated, accepted and, so to speak, recognized both by the imperial family and by the Austrian people.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

Like William, Francis-Joseph has made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, but it was without any fuss or pomp.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

A petty sovereign will have to content himself with being embraced merely twice by a monarch such as Francis-Joseph or Emperor William, while a crown prince or heir apparent will receive only one hug.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

William's faith still retains the enthusiasm and, if I may use the word, the exuberance of youth, whereas that of Francis-Joseph, though even more fervent, is chastened, humbled and mellowed by the experience of many a cruel sorrow and many a hard blow.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

That is why he has never been either crowned or anointed, differing in this respect from Francis-Joseph, Emperor Nicholas and Queen Victoria, all of whom have experienced both ceremonies, which by the masses of Europe, especially among the uneducated and ignorant, are considered indispensable to endow the majesty of the sovereign with a sacred character.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

For whereas Francis-Joseph was both anointed and crowned as King of Hungary in 1867, Emperor William has never been the object of either of these ceremonies.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

Indeed there is nothing out of the way in a young girl, and even a man of mature years, kissing the hand of a veteran of the age of Francis-Joseph, just as if he were their father.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

The author of William II. and Francis-Joseph, sheltered under the nom de plume of Marquise de Fontenoy, is a lady of distinguished birth and title.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900

Of course Emperor Francis-Joseph and Emperor William are imbued with all the old superstitions peculiar to Nimrods.

The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe Fontenoy, Mme La Marquise De 1900