 In 1898, she lost parental power over her children and on 15 January 1906, the divorce was pronounced in Gotha.The reason for the separation was her long-standing relationship with Count Géza of Mattachich-Keglevich (1867-1923), with whom Philipp had dueled on the orders of Emperor Franz Josef I. Louise had had other affairs before she met Géza, among others with Philipp's adjutant.They had two children