The legitimacy of the Bulgarian throne remains…

The legitimacy of the Bulgarian throne remains an important symbolic issue in the early 1890s, and the threat of assassination or overthrow of the prince remains after Stambolov consolidates his power.

Therefore, Stambolov finds a Catholic wife for Ferdinand and maneuvers past Orthodox Church objections in 1893 to ensure Ferdinand an heir that will stabilize the throne.

This heir, Boris, is born the next year.

Meanwhile, Stambolov's autocratic maneuvering and tough policies win him many enemies, especially after the stabilization of the early 1890s appears to make such tactics unnecessary.

In 1894 Ferdinand dismissed his prime minister because the prince seekst more power for himself and believes that Stambolov has become a political liability.

The next year, Macedonian radicals assassinate Stambolov.