When Joseph II, while madly touring Europe, came to visit, Horowski reports this amazing anecdote (courtesy I *think* of British envoy William Hamilton, though I would need to check and I don't have time):
It is indeed Sir William Hamilton, eventual husband of Emma (who will become bff with Maria Carolina, remember), and son of probably Fritz of Wales' mistress (whom Lord Hervey sniffily accused of not even being that pretty). And that is indeed a hilarious tale. Given this was to my knowledge the same journey on which Joseph had already visited Paris, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a private list of "Who's my most idiotic brother-in-law?" in his head.
Louis - hasn't figured out penetrative sex after seven years of trying, despite being in love with his wife; otoh, can actually carry a conversation about other subjects, and his good hobby locksmitih
Ferdinand - not in love with his wife, but walking, talking embarrassment to everyone; groper of butts
Albert - husband of Maria Christina, aka Mom's and my late wife's favourite; not stupid, but big spender, keeps complaining about me using Dad's money for the state instead of letting him and Maria Christina have a big budget
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Horowski anecdotes
Date: 2021-01-13 05:31 pm (UTC)When Joseph II, while madly touring Europe, came to visit, Horowski reports this amazing anecdote (courtesy I *think* of British envoy William Hamilton, though I would need to check and I don't have time):
It is indeed Sir William Hamilton, eventual husband of Emma (who will become bff with Maria Carolina, remember), and son of probably Fritz of Wales' mistress (whom Lord Hervey sniffily accused of not even being that pretty). And that is indeed a hilarious tale. Given this was to my knowledge the same journey on which Joseph had already visited Paris, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a private list of "Who's my most idiotic brother-in-law?" in his head.
Louis - hasn't figured out penetrative sex after seven years of trying, despite being in love with his wife; otoh, can actually carry a conversation about other subjects, and his good hobby locksmitih
Ferdinand - not in love with his wife, but walking, talking embarrassment to everyone; groper of butts
Albert - husband of Maria Christina, aka Mom's
and my late wife'sfavourite; not stupid, but big spender, keeps complaining about me using Dad's money for the state instead of letting him and Maria Christina have a big budget