Monday, Jun. 12, 1944

Man of his Word

Vittorio Emanuele kept his promise. The day after the Allies entered Rome, the Little King turned over his powers (but not his title) to his son, 36-year-old Crown Prince Umberto. At least until the U.S. and Britain keep their promise, give Italians a chance to choose their own government, the Crown Prince will rule as Lieutenant of the Realm.

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