Saturday, June 16:
Arrival of the Emperor. Very little enthusiasm, but considerable heat. R. decides to take the waters at Marienbad instead of those at Ems. In the evening we went with R. and the children to see the illuminations.
Cosima's Diaries
Diary Entry of June 16, 1877
Overview
The Emperor arrived, though public excitement was muted despite the intense heat. R. chose a different spa treatment than planned, and the evening ended with a family visit to the illuminated festivities.