Who knows? The enduring appeal of Ludwig is that he was and is an enigma. And
while in his lifetime he cut a lonely and ultimately tragic figure, he is
today perhaps the only German king who is genuinely loved.
The 125th anniversary of Ludwig’s death is being marked with a host of special
exhibitions, events and candle-lit dinners as Bavarians take stock of the
man referred to as the “fairytale” king, the “mad” king, the “swan” ki… (View original article)