No, not “Sissi,” though the films about me starring Romy Schneider (that sad, sad gorgeous harlot–I mean, starlet), would beg to differ. We have Ernst Marischka, the film’s director, to thank for the blunder, but it’s an honest mistake, because Sissi is often the nickname for Elisabeth in Austria. Here’s the real story on my [...]
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I’m such a Sisi
Posted in Kings & Queens, royal terms, setting the record straight on March 31, 1848 | Leave a Comment »
royal titles: a lexicon
Posted in Kings & Queens, royal terms on August 26, 1848 | 1 Comment »
It has come to my attention that I may need to educate my readers on the various titles bestowed to my countrymen, friends and relations. Without further adieu: Princess: A nonreigning female member of a royal family. In other words, moi. Duchess: Of or related to a Duke. Empress: A female ruler of an empire [...]
