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On this day, 30th January 1889, Prince Rudolf of Austria was found dead with his lover baroness Mary Vetsera. This event also goes by the name of the Mayerling incident. We take a look into the theories surrounding the lover's 'suicide pact' (or was it?) and what impact the deaths had on the Royal Family.
By Tess PassmoreOn this day, 30th January 1889, Prince Rudolf of Austria was found dead with his lover baroness Mary Vetsera. This event also goes by the name of the Mayerling incident. We take a look into the theories surrounding the lover's 'suicide pact' (or was it?) and what impact the deaths had on the Royal Family.