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But why?
I mean why does the Republic of Austria think they have the ownership? I suspect there is no simple answer to that question. 
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I guess a lot will depend on who owned them and who inherited them. If they were personal property of Empress Zita and Karl inherited them he'll have to pay inheritance tax.
Karl Habsburg is an Austrian citizen. There is no inheritance tax in Austria. The more important question is whether the Republic of Austria has a claim to ownership. The Minister of Culture has already instructed the Attorney General’s Office to investigate this matter and the formation of a commission of independent experts is being considered.
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