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In class today we discussed the life of the Crowned Prince Rudolf. Rudolf's relationship with his father was a strained one and seemed to be more about business rather than love. Rudolf had many titles but very little power and responsibilities which is something that didn't sit well with him. Rudolf's father, Franz Joseph, viewed his son as unstable and a threat. They also had opposing views, Franz Joseph was conservative while Rudolf was liberal, which caused many problems between the two. Between the lack of power and the strained relationship with his father Rudolph resorted to suicide along with Mary. Upon finding the body it was immediately decided that his suicide must be covered up since those who commit suicide aren't permitted to be buried in the Catholic cemetery. In turn they told the public that he killed himself in a state of mental distress.