Ludwig II: A Fairy-Tale King’s Fatal End
Forbidden History30 Joulu 2025

Ludwig II: A Fairy-Tale King’s Fatal End

King Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his eccentricity and fairy-tale castles, was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 under mysterious circumstances. Officially ruled a suicide, his death has long fuelled speculation of a government conspiracy to remove a monarch whose artistic pursuits clashed with political priorities. This enduring mystery raises the question: was Ludwig truly mad, or the victim of darker forces? Go to ⁠rula.com/forbidden⁠ and take the first step towards better mental health today. Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian James Sherwood: Writer and Royal Correspondent Ann Marie Ackerman: Writer & Prosecutor Ken Hollings: Writer, broadcaster and cultural theorist Dr Gerhard Immler: Chief Archive Director, Bavarian State Archives, Munich Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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