Tales about the Crown Prince

Several historical and political writings have been published in various languages about the life and career of Otto von Habsburg, while his figure has also been immortalised in many literary fictions. Following the coronation of the king in 1916, young Otto inspired a multitude of stories. On the occasion of Children’s Day, we present a selection from the last year of the Monarchy and the interwar period.

Fake parties, fraud – in the name of the Crown Prince

The notorious political party founder, János Kaszala, freshly released from the prison, committed another political fraud in 1932. In the name of the rather bizarre-sounding United Legitimist Fascist Party, he swindled money from gullible victims, claiming to be “Prince Otto”. He did all this, of course, without the knowledge of Otto von Habsburg.