Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy
Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy is the youngest daughter of Italy's last King, Umberto II, and his wife, Queen Marie José.
Maria Beatrice of Savoy with Maurizio Arena in 1967
Umberto II was the last King of Italy. Umberto's reign lasted for 34 days, from 9 May 1946 until his formal deposition on 12 June 1946, although he had been the de facto head of state since 1944. Due to his short reign, he was nicknamed the May King.
Umberto, then the Prince of Piedmont, in 1944
Photo of Umberto, Prince of Piedmont, prior to the First World War
Prince Umberto during his visit to Chile, in 1924
Portrait by Philip de László, 1928