This 19-year-old could become 'queen' of Italy, thanks to Dad
What's the story
Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy recently announced that he will renounce his claim to the "crown" in Italy. He said that wishes to pass it on to his 19-year-old fashion influencer daughter Princess Vittoria of Savoy. He referred to his daughter as a "rock 'n' roll princess" and expressed his confidence in her abilities. Here's more on the Savoy family.
Monarchy in Italy
Monarchy in Italy was abolished
The House of Savoy has an ancient royal lineage and had ruled the 'Kingdom of Italy' from the 1860s until 1946 when a vote resulted in the abolition of the monarchy. In 2020, the long-standing tradition that only male heirs may carry on the royal line was altered by the prince's father and the head of the House of Savoy Vittorio Emanuele of Naples.
Fight over monarchy
Fight for the monarchy
According to the Savoy family, the fight over monarchy is more than an imaginary crown, but rather about the family's dynastic orders. However, Italians have shown no interest in royal restoration from the republic country it is today, owing to the fact that the monarchy did not have a glorious history in Italy. This has not stopped the Savoy family from being around.
Trying to restore the monarchy
Hopes of restoring Monarchy
The Savoy family who were forced to go into exile after the abolishment of monarchy were allowed to return to Italy in 2002. Although Italy no longer has a royal family today, The House of Savoy has never given up on the idea of bringing back the monarchy. They claim that monarchy is a case of country representation.
Younger generation
Giving the younger generation a chance
Now, the 50-year-old prince of Savoy has expressed his desire to pass his position to his daughter, saying that "she will do a better job" than him. As per media reports, he also expressed his confidence in the younger generation and their capabilities. "It's important that the younger generation have a chance to put new, modern ideas into practice," he said.
Princess
Who is Vittoria?
Born in 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland, Vittoria of Savoy is an aspiring political scientist and history of art student at the University of London. As a fashion influencer and model, the Princess already has over 82K followers on Instagram. Her account shows her passion for art. Vittoria is the eldest of the prince's two daughters with his wife and French actress Clotilde Courau.
Will bring in fresh perspectives
Vittoria will bring in fresh perspectives: Prince
Prince of Savoy is confident about his daughter. He told the Daily Telegraph that Vittoria "can bring in fresh perspectives to the monarchy." However, he also mentioned that it would not happen "tomorrow or in one year, but when she is ready." "It is important that she doesn't become the heir at too late a stage in her life," he added.
Vittoria's reaction
When Vittoria reacted to the question of becoming 'queen'
In a May 2021 interview with the New York Times, Vittoria expressed her appreciation for her grandfather's choice, calling it the best present he could have given her on her birthday. When asked if she thought Italy was ready to accept her as the family figurehead, Vittoria had said, "Italy is not really progressive, but they will learn."