 Feigl was a long-time monarchist activist, and in 2006 was awarded honorary membership of the Black-Yellow Alliance, which favors the return of the House of Habsburg to power.Described by "Der Spiegel" as a "fervent admirer" of Empress Zita, he was part of the monarchist committee which organized her funeral in 1989.Feigl received the Medal for the Progress of the Republic of Azerbaijan and was an honorary Board member of the Congress of European Azeris.