1. Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy passing away at 86
2. Italy’s last king’s son Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy’s death at 86.
Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Son of Italy’s Last King, Passes Away at 86
Vittorio Emanuele, the Duke of Savoy and son of Italy’s last king, has died at the age of 86, according to his family. The House of Savoy announced that Emanuele passed away peacefully in Geneva, surrounded by his loved ones.
A Controversial Life Filled with Scandals
Vittorio Emanuele led a controversial life that was marked by a series of scandals. One of the most notorious incidents was the 1978 shooting death of 19-year-old German Dirk Hamer. Emanuele was ultimately acquitted of murder charges by a Paris court in 1991. However, he did receive a six-month prison sentence for illegally possessing the firearm used in the shooting.
After the incident, Emanuele lived in exile until 2003 when Italy changed its stance on the country’s monarchy. It was then that he was able to return to Italy and live without fear of prosecution.
The Son of Umberto II and the Return to Italy
Vittorio Emanuele was the only son of Umberto II, who briefly held the throne in May and June of 1946. Following Umberto’s reign, Italy suspended the monarchy. Umberto lived in exile in Geneva until his death at the age of 78 in 1983.
Vittorio Emanuele had long hoped to return to Italy, a dream that became a reality for him in 2003. This marked a significant moment for the former royal family, as Emanuele was now able to live in his home country once again.
A Family and Legacy
Vittorio Emanuele was married to Marina Doria, and the couple had one son, Emanuele Filiberto. The prince and commoner were wed in Iran in 1971, causing quite a stir at the time. Doria, a former Swiss water skiing champion, continues to reside in Geneva at the age of 88.
Farewell to Vittorio Emanuele
The House of Savoy has not yet announced the details of the funeral, but they have expressed that the information will be communicated as soon as possible. As the world says goodbye to Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, his legacy as the son of Italy’s last king and the controversies he faced throughout his life will be remembered.
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1. Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, son of Italy’s last king, dies at 86
2. Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, son of Italy’s last king, passes away at 86.
