Emanuel Filiberto van Savoye Original Autograph with Photo Royalty Italy (L6497) For Sale

Emanuele Filiberto Umberto Reza Ciro René Maria di Savoia(born 22 June 1972)[1][2]is a member of theHouse of Savoy. He is the son and heir ofVittorio Emanuele of Savoy[3][1]and only male-line grandson ofUmberto II, the lastKing of Italy.[4]As heir-apparent to the disputed headship of theHouse of Savoy, Emanuele Filiberto styles himself as "Prince of Venice" and "Prince of Piedmont".[5]

Emanuele Filiberto grew up as anexilefrom Italy, because until November 2002 theItalian constitutionprohibited the male issue of the Savoy kings of Italy from entering or staying on Italian territory.[6]Since returning to Italy, he has made many appearances on national television, including his participation as a contestant inBallando con le stelle(the Italian version ofDancing with the Stars), and theSanremo Music Festival.[7]

He is married to French actressClotilde Courau.