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Princess of Piedmont and Umberto, Crown Prince of Italy
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Princess of Piedmont and Umberto, Crown Prince of Italy
Marie Jose of Belgium (Marie Jose Charlotte Sophie Amelie Henriette Gabrielle) ) - the last Queen of Italy. Her 35-day tenure as queen consort earned her the nickname " The May Queen". Pictured here in January 1930, after becoming the Princess of Piedmont along with her husband Umberto, Crown Prince of Italy (1904-1983). Date: 1930
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In this striking photograph, Marie José Charlotte Sophie Amelie Henriette Gabrielle, the last Queen Consort of Italy, is depicted alongside her husband, Umberto, Crown Prince of Italy, in January 1930. The couple's union marked the beginning of Marie José's brief yet significant reign, which earned her the endearing moniker "The May Queen." Marie José, born on January 4, 1906, in Brussels, Belgium, was the eldest daughter of King Albert I of the Belgians. Her marriage to Umberto, the heir to the Italian throne, took place on January 6, 1930, in Turin, Italy. The union was a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the ties between the two European powers. The photograph captures the couple in formal attire, with Marie José wearing an elegant, stylish gown and Umberto donning his military uniform. The image exudes an air of regality and sophistication, reflecting the grandeur of the Italian monarchy during the 1930s. Marie José's tenure as Queen Consort of Italy lasted only 35 days, as Umberto ascended to the throne following the assassination of his father, King Victor Emmanuel III, on January 28, 1930. Despite the brevity of her reign, Marie José left an indelible mark on Italian history. Her popularity among the Italian people was such that she was affectionately referred to as "The May Queen," a tribute to her beauty and grace. This photograph is a testament to a pivotal moment in European royal history, capturing the essence of a brief yet significant reign that left a lasting impact on the Italian people and the world at large.
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