Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Victor Emmanuel frees prisoners

February 24, 1940

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy today granted amnesty to "thousands of Italian non-political prisoners" in honor of the birth of his newest granddaughter, Princess Maria Gabriella.
Crown Princess Maria José gave birth to her third child at Nap;es. The entire country is celebrating the birth. The Crown Princess, who is the wife of Crown Prince Umberto, and her eight-pound ten-ounce daughter "were doing well. The two other children are Princess Maria Pia, 5, and 3-year-old Prince Victor Emmanuel, who is second in line to the throne.

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