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We’re back with Part 2 of our Elisabeth of Austria series, also known as Sisi. In this episode, we pick up where we left off as Elisabeth transforms from a reluctant teenage empress into a restless global icon. We follow Sisi across Europe as she searches for freedom and identity, attempting to escape the pressures of court life, her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph, and her strained relationships with her children. We also explore her deep connection to Hungary and the surprising political influence she wields there, which ultimately helps reshape the Austro Hungarian Empire through the Hungarian Compromise.
This episode discusses grief, including the Mayerling Incident, as well as potentially triggering topics such as eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. Alongside the tragedy, we also dive into the fashion, beauty rituals, and public image that helped turn Sisi into a legend. In the end, this is the story of a complicated, fascinating queen who never stopped searching for purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and language warning
01:26 Recap of Elisabeth's Early Life
02:15 Sisi's Struggles and Escape
03:12 Life on the Island of Madeira
05:55 Return to Austria and Continued Struggles
11:27 Haircare and Language Lessons
27:12 Relationship with Hungary
30:05 The Hungarian Compromise
36:31 The Birth of Marie Valerie
39:33 Wanderlust and Marriage Struggles
41:29 Affairs and Public Perception
46:14 The Mayerling Incident
50:24 Sisi's Final Years and Assassination
01:10:34 Legacy and Conclusion
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon and follow us on Instagram!
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We’re back with Part 2 of our Elisabeth of Austria series, also known as Sisi. In this episode, we pick up where we left off as Elisabeth transforms from a reluctant teenage empress into a restless global icon. We follow Sisi across Europe as she searches for freedom and identity, attempting to escape the pressures of court life, her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph, and her strained relationships with her children. We also explore her deep connection to Hungary and the surprising political influence she wields there, which ultimately helps reshape the Austro Hungarian Empire through the Hungarian Compromise.
This episode discusses grief, including the Mayerling Incident, as well as potentially triggering topics such as eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. Alongside the tragedy, we also dive into the fashion, beauty rituals, and public image that helped turn Sisi into a legend. In the end, this is the story of a complicated, fascinating queen who never stopped searching for purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and language warning
01:26 Recap of Elisabeth's Early Life
02:15 Sisi's Struggles and Escape
03:12 Life on the Island of Madeira
05:55 Return to Austria and Continued Struggles
11:27 Haircare and Language Lessons
27:12 Relationship with Hungary
30:05 The Hungarian Compromise
36:31 The Birth of Marie Valerie
39:33 Wanderlust and Marriage Struggles
41:29 Affairs and Public Perception
46:14 The Mayerling Incident
50:24 Sisi's Final Years and Assassination
01:10:34 Legacy and Conclusion
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon and follow us on Instagram!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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