Rudolf Crown Prince of Austria was alive from 1858-1889, and died as part of a suicide pact with his mistress. His death had left his father without a direct male heir, and is seen by some as part of the reason as to why some of the events that precipitated world war one happened. His marriage to Princess Stephanie of Belgium produced one daughter, and after that they drifted apart. So my query is two fold, what happens if instead of just a daughter Stephanie produces a son as well, what would this son be called and would this be enough to keep the couple together or would they still drift apart? And subsequently, if he has a son would Rudolf avoid the lifestyle he had after his daughter's death, and potentially avoid making a suicide pact, thus potentially living for longer?
What would the over all consequences be for Austria and the world?
What would the over all consequences be for Austria and the world?