The Student Prince

About the show

Prince Karl Franz, heir to the fictional German kingdom of Karlsberg, goes incognito to the University of Heidelberg to experience student life. He falls in love with Kathie, the niece of a tavernkeeper, and becomes close to the students. When the king falls ill, Karl returns home to take up his royal duties. Years later, now king, he returns to Heidelberg and hopes to see Kathie. Princess Margaret persuades Kathie to tell Karl she loves another man, freeing him to fulfill his royal engagement. Karl agrees to marry Margaret, though Kathie remains his true love.