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Italian Court Upholds €300 Million Crown Jewels as State Property

5/19/2025

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In a significant ruling, an Italian court has rejected the heirs of King Umberto II's claim to crown jewels worth €300 million, declaring them state property. These exquisite treasures, safeguarded at the Bank of Italy for nearly eight decades, will stay put, even as the family prepares to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

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In a significant ruling, an Italian court has rejected the heirs of King Umberto II's claim to crown jewels worth €300 million, declaring them state property. These exquisite treasures, safeguarded at the Bank of Italy for nearly eight decades, will stay put, even as the family prepares to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.