Headline for a June 28, 1914 newspaper: Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo.
Katharina Schratt (1853 - 1940). Mistress of Franz Joseph. She was the 'uncrowned Empress of Austria'. Their relationship started in the early 1880's and lasted until the Emperor's death in 1916.
“ Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 10 days before the murder of his grand-nephew and heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It was his first public appearance after an illness. ”
Originally Posted by iowabelle I was just wondering, has anyone ever seen Elizabeth II wearing opals? Or anyone other member of the BRF? The women in my family love opals, and you would think that
