King Ludwig III of Bavaria (1912-1914)

The royal carriage approaches the palace in Munich during the ceremonies marking the proclamation of Ludwig III as King of Bavaria in 1913. The royal cavalcade and a unit of guard lancers move through the streets of Munich.

The carriage stops, the king's wife, Maria Theresa, disembarks, the king steps out of the carriage and enters the palace, officers salute.

The king and the officers of his retinue exit the building.

The royal carriage moves through the streets of Munich, and Munich residents greet the king.

Young women in white dresses await the royal couple as they exit the carriage.

Representatives of various social strata chant greetings to the king, raising their hats, and a girl with a bouquet of flowers climbs onto the step of the royal carriage.

Photographs and portraits of Ludwig III and his father, Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria.

Portraits of Ludwig III in his youth, a painting depicting the ancestral castle of Ludwig III. Portrait of Ludwig III's uncle, King Maximilian.

Portraits of Ludwig III's ancestors.

Cavalry marches through the streets of Munich during the celebrations honoring Ludwig III's proclamation as King of Bavaria.

Ludwig III and Wilhelm II ride in a carriage.

Views of Munich streets during the passage of the royal carriage and honor cavalry escort.

The royal carriage approaches the entrance to the palace.

Wilhelm II and Ludwig III walk along the honor guard.

King Ludwig III reviews the military parade.

The King greets each officer.

The soldiers salute the King.

Ludwig III and the officers and generals of his retinue march along the line of an infantry regiment in full dress uniform.

Troops march through the streets of Munich in the summer of 1914, with men marching alongside the formation.

A military unit heading to the front passes through a crowd of Munich residents seeing off the soldiers and officers.