Franz Joseph I. The resemblance is amazing!

Left in my cabin from the boat for my birthday, not sure who the 2nd glass is for

Kaisers Geburtstag

August 18 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F

Emperor's Birthday! Today Franz Joseph I was born in 1830 and became the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. He was the longest-reigning Habsburg ruler, serving as Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary for 68 years until his death in 1916.
While Franz Joseph's birthday is the primary "Emperor's Birthday," Emperor Karl I (born August 17, 1887) is also commemorated on this date by some traditionalist groups, particularly in Laxenburg. My Aunt Mae was born on the 17th, and her brother's name (aka my father) is Karl. If you didn't know, today is my birthday 🎈.Read more