She was a well-known dancer of her day, using the stage name Violette or Violetti, said to be a nickname given to her by Empress Maria Theresa based on the meaning of her surname—a corruption from the Middle High German viol, "violet."

Guido Wald Rüdiger, Count of Starhemberg and Richard Boyle, the Earl of Burlington are thought the most likely candidates if this claim is true.

According to Bailey, Veigel first fell in love with Garrick after seeing him perform on the stage, and their respective entertainment careers caused them to meet socially soon thereafter.

Reportedly the Countess asked Garrick to use his performance abilities to make Veigel fall out of love with him, which he did attempt.

She reportedly lived to 99 years of age, though her stated birthdate of leap-year's day would make her 98 at the time of her death.