Princess of Naples celebrates 90th birthday amid royal legacy and family challenges
tatler.com — February 12, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC
Marina Ricolfi-Doria, Princess of Naples, is celebrating her 90th birthday. She is the widow of Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, who passed away recently. Their marriage lasted over 50 years, despite challenges from royal family disputes. Marina, a former water skiing champion, met Vittorio Emanuele in the 1950s. Their relationship faced opposition due to her commoner status. They married in a civil ceremony in Las Vegas in 1969, later holding a religious ceremony in Iran. The couple had one son, Emanuele Filiberto, and two granddaughters. Marina's life has been marked by her connection to the exiled royal family and her enduring partnership with Vittorio, despite various scandals and family conflicts.