The House of Savoy, a royal house that once reigned over Italy, is on the brink of a generational shift. Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, currently the Prince of Venice, has recently declared his intentions to pass the leadership to his daughter, Princess Vittoria of Savoy when she is ready to accept the responsibility.
At 19, Princess Vittoria was a fashion model and a university student studying art history and political science in the United Kingdom. In a conversation with Fox News, the proud father shared his belief in his daughter’s potential to make a positive impact as the future leader of the family.
Princess Vittoria: A New Age Monarch
Prince Emanuele Filiberto emphasized his confidence in the younger generation’s ability to navigate the rapidly evolving world. He was reluctant to hinder his daughter’s potential contributions by holding onto leadership until old age.
Vittoria currently balances her studies with planning her career. She must work to earn a living as the family does not reign. Her father shared her passion for art history and aspirations to open an art gallery and support young artists. He also expressed his readiness to step aside and let her assume the role of the chief of the royal family in Italy when she feels prepared for it.
The Prince explained that Princess Vittoria already partakes in public duties with him for the dynastic order, including considerable charity work in New York and Los Angeles.
Princess Vittoria’s benevolence extends beyond the borders of Italy. She worked with the Red Cross to assist Ukrainians crossing the border into Poland following the initial Russian invasion. Moreover, after a music school in Italy was demolished by floods, she ensured its reconstruction.
Her father praised her commitment to helping others, asserting that she surpasses him in her efforts and will significantly improve the country when she steps into her future role.
He stated that Vittoria was raised as a “normal” person without being overprotected, emphasizing the importance of understanding the value of work and experiencing different cultures.
An Ordinary Princess in Extraordinary Times
Princess Vittoria lives much like any other young woman despite her royal status. She uses public transport, notably the subway in London, and her father insists she understands the importance of hard work and money’s value.
The precise timeline for Princess Vittoria’s accession to the leadership of the House of Savoy is uncertain, as the Prince expressed his desire for her not to wait until old age to assume her role.
Vittoria’s eligibility for the throne was secured in 2020 when her father abolished the Salic Law, which stipulated that only male heirs could inherit the Savoy lineage, paving the way for a new era of leadership.
