Life as a Prince Came to a Halt
Since he was a child, Ludwig had done everything he could to prepare for the throne. However, the King exhibited no signs of illness, so the prince seized the chance to enjoy his life and the things he cherished. Everything looked to be going fine until it all went wrong. The King became ill unexpectedly, and his condition rapidly deteriorated. Before Ludwig could grasp what was going on, the 19-year-old prince was forced to take his position on the throne. Whether he felt prepared or not, he was the King, and everyone was waiting to see what his next move would be. Unfortunately, his inexperience was obvious from the outset.
Life As A Prince Came To A Halt
Displaying His Newfound Strength
Remember when we said Ludwig was passionate about art and architecture? So, now that he was King, he didn’t try to hide it. In reality, he decided to use his newfound position and prioritize them over politics and state issues. The first thing he did as King was summon the guy who made him feel something—Richard Wagner. His next project was to build a new Court Theatre, which he enjoyed doing as an architect. Ludwig saw it as a new and exciting chapter in his life, but his people found it terrifying. The populace quickly developed an opinion of the new King, which was not favorable. He differed from their prior rulers, and rumors quickly spread.
Displaying His Newfound Strength
