tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post3226111960332845288..comments2024-03-20T10:42:44.550+00:00Comments on ROMAN CHRISTENDOM: His Imperial & Royal Highness Archduke Otto of Austria, successor to the Roman Emperors, dies - RIPTribunushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330137792269530812noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-13722266010656501262011-07-25T17:59:58.876+01:002011-07-25T17:59:58.876+01:00Spot on, Anita!Spot on, Anita!Tribunushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330137792269530812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-328274558960145852011-07-23T20:27:27.559+01:002011-07-23T20:27:27.559+01:00You know, as an American, I am republican by inher...You know, as an American, I am republican by inheritance; but when I look at Europe, and ask myself how the toppling of the old monarchies has redounded to her benefit...I basically come up with the bloody 20th century.Anita Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305092097247290243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-28732388093217476452011-07-22T00:02:47.468+01:002011-07-22T00:02:47.468+01:00Anita,
Yes - the heir is Archduke Karl and he ha...Anita, <br /><br />Yes - the heir is Archduke Karl and he has a son called Archduke Ferdinand.<br /><br />Not much chance of a restoration in today's Europe, tho', I fear!<br /><br />TribTribunushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330137792269530812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-47200328230581500552011-07-20T00:22:35.124+01:002011-07-20T00:22:35.124+01:00Well spotted!
It was the Archduke's grandson ...Well spotted!<br /><br />It was the Archduke's grandson who is serving the Bundesmarine.Tribunushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330137792269530812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-75330471085757409212011-07-20T00:21:27.061+01:002011-07-20T00:21:27.061+01:00Forgive me if this is something you are likely to ...Forgive me if this is something you are likely to cover at some point anyway, but do you happen to know who the Naval officer carrying the Archduke's collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece was? I thought that the uniform was FRG Bundesmarine and I speculated at some complex symbolism in the absence of an Austro-Hungarian Navy and of HIRH's long years in the FRG, but you are the only person I can think of who might actually know!<br /> <br />Best wishes in Dno<br /> <br />TtonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-48553555370389514862011-07-19T15:46:26.046+01:002011-07-19T15:46:26.046+01:00Is there still a Habsburg heir? And is there any ...Is there still a Habsburg heir? And is there any viable movement for restoration?Anita Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305092097247290243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-77155672514534951082011-07-19T12:22:39.513+01:002011-07-19T12:22:39.513+01:00Thanks, Anonymous - omission rectified!
And thank...Thanks, Anonymous - omission rectified!<br /><br />And thank you, Felix. I entirely agree!Tribunushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330137792269530812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-34313045057086661242011-07-13T06:25:12.695+01:002011-07-13T06:25:12.695+01:00A great man who upheld the responsibilities and di...A great man who upheld the responsibilities and dignity of the Imperial Family. <br /><br />Few were so involved in struggling against both the Nazi and Communist threats to Europe, and it is fitting that he saw the demise of both. <br /><br />RIPFelixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062692702190792942.post-358744354267347302011-07-11T16:51:52.983+01:002011-07-11T16:51:52.983+01:00The list of titles and honors might have included:...The list of titles and honors might have included:<br /><br />Bailiff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of MaltaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com