In 1961, Fransico Franco was in a tough situation.
He wished to restore Spain's monarchy and secure a kingly successor after his death.
The only problem was, his supporters were split right down the middle between the Carlist and Alfonist camps.
Therefore, he couldn't restore one claimant to the throne without outraging a sizable portion of his entourage.
Franco found a solution in Otto von Hapsburg, former crown prince of Austria-Hungary.
Franco offered him the throne of Spain after his death, and his offer was graciously accepted.
But what if, for whatever reason, Otto von Hapsburg had refused the late Caudillo?
He wished to restore Spain's monarchy and secure a kingly successor after his death.
The only problem was, his supporters were split right down the middle between the Carlist and Alfonist camps.
Therefore, he couldn't restore one claimant to the throne without outraging a sizable portion of his entourage.
Franco found a solution in Otto von Hapsburg, former crown prince of Austria-Hungary.
Franco offered him the throne of Spain after his death, and his offer was graciously accepted.
But what if, for whatever reason, Otto von Hapsburg had refused the late Caudillo?