When her husband was elected federal president in 1992, she became Austria's first lady. Two years later, Thomas made public that he had a love affair with the much younger diplomat Margot Löffler. Edith left her husband in February 1994, and they were divorced in September 1998; Thomas married Löffler three months later.
In 1992, when her spouse was elected federal president, she became Austria's first lady. Two years later, Thomas revealed a romantic relationship with the younger diplomat Margot Löffler. Edith left her husband in February 1994 and divorced him in September 1998; Thomas married Löffler three months after.