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traditional escape to Walhalla
2004.11.05 11:54

Because of his insanity, the constitution of Bavaria was amended on 4 November 1913 to include a clause specifying that if a regency for reasons of incapacity had lasted for ten years with no expectation that the king would ever be able to reign, the regent could proclaim the end of the regency and the demise of the crown, with such action to be ratified by the parliament.

The following day, Otto was deposed by his cousin, Prince Regent Ludwig on 5 November 1913 by proclamation, who assumed the title Ludwig III. He [Otto] was permitted to retain his title and honors [thus till Otto's death 11 October 1916 there were, at least in name, two simultaneous Kings of Bavaria]. The parliament assented on 6 November, and Ludwig III took the constitutional oath on 8 November.

It has become tradition for Otto to 'escape' a few days the beginning of each November to Walhalla.

Die Walhalle

And each year's escape becomes more a reenactment than the year before.

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