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The Empress landed on Netflix last month – but how accurate are the details about the relationship between Elisabeth von Wittelsbach and the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph? Here is everything you need to know
Bridgerton fans are in for a treat as Netflix releases another steamy period drama, but how much of The Empress is factually accurate?
The six-part series follows the unlikely relationship between the young Bavarian Duchess Elisabeth von Wittelsbach and the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph.
Much like other period dramas, The Empress mixes historical background with fiction to portray a compelling love story to captivate viewers.
So, how accurate was the plot and who was the real Empress of Austria? Here is everything you need to know about Netflix’s latest historical drama.