Ever wondered what modern Italians think about a return to Monarchy? Let’s investigate Italy's rich history together, explore the rise and fall of its monarchy, and discover the intriguing current sentiments toward a royal restoration.
Located in Southern and Western Europe, the Republic of Italy, with its populace of approximately 60 million, has a rich historical backdrop.
In the post-WWII republic referendum, the Republic narrowly emerged victorious with 93.95% of votes being valid. 54.27% voted in favor of the Republic, 45.73% for the Monarchy, while 6.05% of the votes were invalid or blank.
On 6 June 1946, the Republic was officially proclaimed, marking the end of King Umberto II's short 34-day reign.
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