A court in Italy has rejected a request made by the descendants of the country’s last king to reclaim the crown jewels, with the judge ordering that the national treasures remain the property of the state.
In February 2022, the descendants of Italy’s last monarch sued the Italian state to reclaim the jewels, which for almost 78 years have been stashed in a treasure chest in a safety deposit box at the Bank of Italy – the country’s central bank – amid a long-running saga over their ownership.
After the verdict, Sergio Orlandi, lawyer for the royal descendants, announced that his clients would appeal to the European court of human rights. In their appeal, the heirs of the former royal family will also demand that the Italian state reimburse them the value of all properties once owned by the last king of Italy.
Posted by ButIDigress79
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I guess it depends, Do they bought those properties with their own money?
If so, maybe they deserve a a bit of money.
If not, then stop complaining.
It would be cool if the government shows the jewels and valuables at a musem.
edit:
The greek government did something similar with Constantine II, but at the end he did get some money over Tatoi Palace, If Im not mistaken.
Would love to see them on display.
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