Succession Rights
When Ludwig's parents were married in 1979, their marriage did not conform with the laws of the House of Wittelsbach. Ludwig was born with the surname Prinz von Bayern, but was actually not officially recognised as a prince by the royal house – although he was frequently styled as if he were. On 3 March 1999, the laws of the House of Wittelsbach were changed to allow such marriages conditionally, the marriage of Ludwig's parents was recognised as dynastic, and Ludwig was officially recognised as a Prince of Bavaria by the royal house.
Ludwig is presently third in line of succession to be head of the house of Wittelsbach – after Prince Max, Duke in Bavaria (younger brother of the current head Franz, Duke of Bavaria) and Ludwig's father Luitpold. Prince Max has no sons and the Duke has no children.
As a great-great-grandson of Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este, Ludwig is also in the Jacobite line of succession to the thrones of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland.
Read more about this topic: Prince Ludwig Of Bavaria (b.1982)
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