Markus Söder as Elvis Presley: A detail ensures discussions

The Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (58) appeared at the “Fastnacht in Franconia”, alongside his wife Karin, as Elvis Presley. participate in his appearance. He wrote about pictures that show him as “King of Rock’n’Roll”: “What a great evening in #Veitshöchheim. Great artists, striking #costumes and the best mood! The #Fastnacht in #franken was also in this An absolute highlight year.

His followers are shared in the comments of the white outfit that combined Söder with sunglasses and wigs. Above all, one detail of his transformation is increasingly causing discussions: the politician’s beard. He had to go for the perfect Elvis presentation. “And finally the beard is off” or “Thank God, your beard is off”, some users are happy about the pictures of the prime minister on Instagram. Elsewhere, on the other hand, it says: “Looks very strange without a beard” or “Please let Bart grow again”.

Markus Söder himself also devotes his own Instagram story to his beard. He wrote to a picture of a razor before his appearance: “Preparations go … Even if it was difficult: the beard had to leave.” He added: “PS: Let him grow again to Veitshöchheim”. he let his followers share in his transformation in the mask.

Söder’s appearance in his homeland Franconia at the traditional television meeting “Fastnacht in Franconia” is eagerly awaited every year. The politician appears there in often very elaborate costumes. Including as Gandalf, Punker, Drag Queen, Shrek or Homer Simpson.

He also revealed why Söder was published as Elvis this year on social media: “I’ve been a big #elvis fan since my youth and wanted to go as Elvis in Veitshöchheim for a long time.”