The head of Italy's royal dynasty has announced he is handing over his title to a 17-year-old granddaughter. This means a woman will ascend to the throne following the death of the 84-year-old son of the country's last king.
Victor Emmanuel of Savoy has lifted a ban on the succession of women by decree, writes The Independent.
The Independent reports that Victor Emmanuel of Savoy has decreed that women may now inherit the throne. It will be the first time in a thousand years.
The girl lives in Paris with her mother and sister. Her father is the Prince of Venice. Vittoria runs a blog on social networking site Instagram, participates in various fashion events and often visits Las Vegas.
She said her grandfather's decree was the best birthday present she had the other day.
Photo: vittoria.disavoia/ instagram