Ludwig’s Future Reign Was Already Doomed
Despite his extensive training, Ludwig’s tutors recognized early on that he lacked the qualities necessary to be king. Ruling a country entailed many responsibilities and little time for anything else. Ludwig was more interested in art and architecture than in practical aspects of governing. In addition to his love of the arts, Ludwig’s teachers saw that he possessed a number of personal attributes and characteristics that made him unsuitable for leadership. They believed that his lonely lifestyle and emotional emotions would make it difficult for him to make rational decisions and effectively manage his country. He was strange, but more so than most people recognized.
Ludwig’s Future Reign Was Already Doomed
An Encounter That Permanently Alters His Life
Ludwig was content with his life but always felt that something was missing. It wasn’t until 1863 that the young prince grasped what it was: camaraderie. After being given an orderly officer named Prince Paul, the two spent three weeks getting to know each other. Through reciting poems, the couple discovered that they both adored Richard Wagner. Richard was a German composer whom Ludwig had long admired. In reality, he valued recognition and love the most in his life. Unfortunately, Ludwig and Prince Paul did not have much time to express their love when tragedy struck and Ludwig was called up.
An Encounter That Permanently Alters His Life
