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Your Majesty forgives me for

taking the liberty of doing so, but you certainly can't,

I dear Countess. An empress

cannot leave the court from one day to the

next,

Your Majesty. That could have serious

consequences for your relationship with the Emperor.

The only thing to escape from here is the

sea If you don't

want to come with me, you are by no means

forced to

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How can you

take your child away from your own mother? Aunt Sophie thinks that

I'm not capable of anything,

but how can Franz let it go? It's

unbelievable. Everyone knows how

loves you very much because it's tradition

because it's always been like that

the Habsburgs were never raised by their

mothers and Franz did

n't get to know it any other way, he

believes that his mother is telling him it's

right, I'm so sorry for her, she's

beautiful, you know She finally sees me,

but you can't say that

because Aunt Sophie thinks she's the

image of her, how unspeakably conceited

she is. In those years I often

thought about what happened back then

with me, with you, with Franz.

Today I know that I'm in love

with Reality was only one place

I only understood that when I

got to know true love Thurn and

taxis are you happy

yes he is a wonderful man you I am

so happy for you

Franz was the dashing emperor I think

he knows what I was really in love with

You see, I, on the other hand, often think

about how much easier my

life would be if he weren't emperor. The

tensions grow with every day.

Lombardy in Milan is a single

powder keg. Your Majesty has to make a mark,

a visible proof or

power if you call my field marshal, I

will do everything do to prevent new unrest

or new wars but

we don't want to bother the Empress with that.

I'm afraid we have to do that. The

Empress is not only

very popular in Austria but the Italians are

already raving about her in July. Her

beauty could be very helpful for us

She doesn't know the Italian

provinces yet, perhaps

such a trip would even be fun for her.

I would organize the visit myself

and prepare Milan accordingly.

Of course, I will ensure the highest level of

security. Hand it over to Art

Radetzky. I don't want

our visit to be from Lombardy

a provocation is interpreted

it will not be a provocation or

majesty but a testimony to power

and everything benevolent

that means you here you are also carrying

the lunch on it dad already

there he is just looking at the horses

look at the lady in waiting she is

obvious a big team

[laughter]

it's a pleasure to have her here again,

I'm afraid it's not

right,

she belongs to her husband and daughter in Vienna,

but aunt and the

little one have been taken away.

Escape is never a solution, dad, dad,

you're here, dad come to the table

don't know

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Count Andrassy my daughter Elisabeth

of Austria

I know who you are I have heard a lot about

you and I also know that you

shouldn't be here

you are a relative so I

don't know the reason for

my visit here Of great

importance,

dear Count, you have very few

minutes at your disposal, speak before

I change my mind. Your Majesty, I

am firmly convinced that you are the

only side that can change a situation

that has become untenable for all of us.

You have an exaggerated trust in

my powers Only I trust the entire

empire through you have to

talk to the emperor convince him

to set signs of change because

convince the emperor I don't have this power

there are reforms that the emperor

can no longer postpone in Hungary

the desire for independence is emerging

but also after Reconciliation but

the emperor doesn't seem to

want to understand this and insists on banishing patriots like

me

even though we could be them. As far as I

understand, they want an amnesty so that

they can return to Hungary

and what should make me agree to

their request before the emperor

Support Count Andrassy It's not

just a personal request, mostly

the Italian provinces are also asking

for more autonomy. We

can't prevent that now.

You have a big influence on your

husband. Everyone knows that

Franz-Josef is very much

in love with his wife and how could it I do

n't have to be convinced either to convince the emperor

I have to be

convinced I'm thinking about it but I can't

promise anything

and if you

want to excuse me now, Count Apa

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the least you have to do now is give

your wife a wife straight away to bring the court back

and demand a detailed explanation

I fear that as young and

inexperienced as you are in political issues

and once it is easy and dangerous to

manipulate

you must call them to order before it

is too late, your majesty

please arrange that The Empress

receives a dispatch. She wants to

return from Possenhofen as quickly as possible.

It's the best thing I've heard from Franz.

You should do that already and I

will set off immediately.

The Empress is very popular with the people

and I would like her to accompany me on

a trip to Italy We do

n't have time for debates now,

after everything I say, business

first, you taught me that Momo,

we'll talk about the rest in due

course

on the way to the side of the emperor, who is

currently at Macht Merz

postulant in the north, mostly demanding money

from you speak ask for the

deep political prisoner should I have the

street cleared

no whoever wants to speak to the emperor

must request an audience

they certainly cannot force us to listen to them by force let

's learn more a moment

Franz let's listen to what you tell us

have to say

you can't talk to everyone

who gets in your way

or who is going through a divorce

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if you have something to say to me then

please do it now, never leave

the Hofburg again without informing me first

because it's against them label violates or

because you can't stand it that his wife

does what she wants, you don't tolerate him

talking to me in that way and I color you,

you don't want our daughter to

be torn from your arms and I'm not allowed to see

her where and when I do wants to see

no empress tells her children

personally

that has never happened before but I'm not

like other empresses that's why

you fell in love with me yes that's true

but now it's enough

I don't know who you are anymore

I was informed that they are You

met Count Andrassy in Possenhofen,

who said that? That's unimportant. You

met him secretly behind my back,

why he wanted to talk to me

His ideas are not

as dangerous as you think, I beg

you, I can well imagine it.

He will have spoken about the constitution

and freedom and am letting them and

that is exactly what

an amnesty wants to achieve. He is using Sisi.

Don't you understand that? I

'm used to doing things with my own

thoughts. Do you want to hear them?

I think that Count Andrassy is right in his

desire to bring about change.

An insurgent,

a person who has been sentenced to death. I do

n't know what you're saying. I

rule an empire.

I decide that every day

fate of thousands of people and

these are no exceptions or

personal favors or

compromises possible never sometimes

but can a compromise be the only way

to achieve a greater goal

how could I have accepted your mother

if I had not been aware of

these rules and constraints Because of my love for you,

I make compromises every day.

That takes a lot of effort. End

the discussions.

I demand that you stand behind me

and always.

I stand behind you too, Franz, but I

'm not a puppet

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I don't understand that, Field Marshal

Radetzky's introduction Should start at 9

a.m. or have to be late

costs that embarrassing whatever we are in

completely different situations embarrassing Countess

Esterhazy believe

me I am very well aware that you

are always worried about me

that is completely unnecessary I can

take excellent care of myself

and so rarely Something thoughtless,

you must know that by now,

now go, what's going on here? I'm afraid

you're not elected in my case by

showing the necessary respect.

Huge angels will be represented by your

servant.

No, Franz,

we won't begrudge you this triumph. Let's stay,

please believe me When we leave

we do exactly what you want,

how big it

shows that you treat them with respect,

the same respect that you

give to your masters, I thank you for

coming and I wish you

and us a nice evening at the opera

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never happened to me alone again you I

need you

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you feel comfortable most of the time I have

n't failed once I could say something like that

your majesty a child that

is always a gift that not a second

girl not to go to the RCA not to go

to this yard we should your majesty is still so young,

there is still enough for

a succession to the throne, don't worry,

I PC the archduchess, if

you don't take the girl away,

please say yes, that's just because

she has to be provided, you know it

calms you down

a bit [music]. I'm still doing it, but

otherwise it was up. I wonder

how long the people

will have to wait for a heir to the throne, it's

a girl again,

hopefully she'll be so beautiful,

mother,

I haven't disappointed you either Do

n't disappoint, how do you feel?

I really appreciate it. I wanted to

say something and I hope I can

make him happy.

According to tradition, to celebrate the

birth of our little daughter Gisela, I

pardoned the political prisoners. Thank you

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This idea is completely absurd. The

girls are far too small to

go on such a trip.

I thought you would understand that. You

are a mother yourself. You must

know how hard it is to

be separated from your children It's difficult

to travel without them, but

you don't know how dangerous it is to Hungary to Budapest.

Some people there gave their lives

to kill the emperor.

Maybe there is another reason

why you don't want them to come with you to

Budapest

Here the girls are under your

constant control in Budapest. I don't

risk that my girls

won't recognize me.

That would be unbearable. Everything I do is

for your good and for the

good of the empire.

You can think what you want. The

girls will stay here, that's

all I believe that the

Empress's request deserves greater attention, Your

Imperial Highness,

what do you mean? It's

only a matter of a few days and

I believe that the wish expressed by Her Majesty is

entirely natural

and will not be forgotten, and that it

could be good for the children for a few days

to spend with the parents,

thank you very much, dear countess, for your words,

exactly what the emperor thought and I too,

sorry, but with or without

his permission, the girls will accompany us

I know how much I hate it

when you are contradicted. I will

give up my position.

I chose you because

I thought I could count on a smart woman.

They let themselves be charmed by her

only me,

she managed to

win the love of her people right away,

don't you think there's a reason for that,

thank you, Griffin, where were you? I've

already had you look for her, your

majesty, I have to tell you something,

see yours, it's not easy,

I have never apologized to you,

especially as a small child, I was

taught that respect and

devotion to the ruler

are invaluable and indispensable values ​​and these

are precisely the values ​​that I have betrayed in the

worst possible way during these years at

your side. Countess, do

n't exaggerate something I should have

protected and guided you on your difficult mission. Instead

I spied on you and passed on everything.

I was a good friend and

I regret that and that with all my heart. I

have often doubted you in the past.

Countess but her words in the

presence of the Countess Archduchess were so

courageous and sincere I know that

from now on I can trust them without

reservation and I am very happy about that.

We have to hurry. We are already waiting,

your majesty, I will not tell you. Your

majesty promises me that he

will always take good care. They are speaking today

really in mysteries never understood what

should come to me

I have very much at my side, don't

you

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that your majesty wished my mother

and his good journey it is not at all

satisfied that we take the girls

with us

I know I had hoped they would

change your mind it is not easy for

her to adapt to changes

and she is a strong woman sees her

principles and her ideas but she

will be a good mother

and then a lot will

become easier your majesty

I have matured in Caroline Hoya I

am about new reputation ladies

what does that mean Countess Esterhazy

has been relieved of her role

I will take over all her duties

your majesty can rely on it

how can you allow this? You

should have consulted me beforehand when

choosing the reputation since you are not in mine

Area of ​​responsibility

I was wrong about

Esther Haase's vision, it doesn't fit and

you discovered that today after

she took my side. You

will see the Griffin Hunya who has

six cells.

After my return from Budapest,

I will be my aunt and my company ladies

choose yourself I

think you will

be very relieved that I am

taking this difficult task off your hands.

Strictly speaking, Didier only brings anger and annoyance. Goodbye.

If we could now see how your

eyes light up,

I can hardly believe that I

waited so long to travel I

have the feeling that we belong here,

this is our country, a part of our

country,

of course, but a very important one,

you know, Franz.

When I hear people talking in this language, my

heart swells. It's like

I've come home

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and hopp

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I have the honor to say thank you on behalf of those

who were allowed to return to Hungary after years of exile.

You are welcome, together we will

take care of this great country.

Welcome to Hungary

always Count Andrassy I ca

n't tell you what it means to me

to be able to be back in my homeland,

but it has already hit me how

much Ireland is close to his heart. You

know that I wasn't away for so long voluntarily.

Many of our best men had to go

for years living in exile and could

n't take care of the well-being of our homeland,

a punishment that we didn't deserve.

Men who stand against their emperor are

called traitors all over the world,

but because I have the hope of

a reconciliation with Hungary, I was

ready for them and theirs to pardon friends,

I really hope that I don't have to regret this step

[applause]

but I would have expected a little more

gratitude

and not this hostile behavior.

You have been given freedom. Why do

n't you want to

be free in a country that isn't is free to

demand more independence when you

country and the clubs parliament that

have the opportunity to influence the decision of the

district those who

were before them grope right they used me

to achieve their goal

and now they are insulting those who

helped them

if the Emperor of 30

will not decide

to give in to the demands of our country then

our former will later go his own way

where the empire we

will collapse together house of cards enough strength

andrassy don't you feel that you

are about to destroy this good beginning

your majesty excuse me please your

daughter I'm seriously ill, I do

n't have to come with you straight away

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Sophie as you can, my darling,

what would Franz have, our Lippi is glowing,

I guess I'll hold on to what the doctor

said, Simon

acute pneumonia

unfortunately I couldn't do anything

[applause]

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it's your voice with Elisabeth

it's all his fault

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