The Habsburgs in Exile: Life After Empire

After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, the Habsburg family was stripped of power and forced into exile. This episode follows Emperor Karl I's ill-fated attempts to regain the Hungarian throne, the harsh restrictions of the Habsburg Law, and the family's scattered lives from Madeira to the United States. Discover how Otto von Habsburg navigated exile, his role in the Pan-European Union, and the controversial efforts to repeal the Habsburg Law in the 21st century. We also explore the fate of Habsburg palaces like Schönbrunn and the family's enduring legacy in modern Austria. Featuring the stories of Empress Zita, the tragic death of Karl I, and the political maneuvering of figures like Kurt von Schuschnigg and Viktor Orbán. #HabsburgsInExile #EmperorKarlI #EmpressZita #OttoVonHabsburg #HabsburgLaw #PanEuropeanUnion #Madeira #SchNbrunn #RepublicOfGermanAustria #KurtVonSchuschnigg #ViktorOrbN #AustrianHistory #20thCenturyHistory #EuropeanHistory #Monarchy #Exile #FexingoHistory #History #HabsburgDynasty #HolyRomanEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo