Marina, Princess of Naples
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Marina, Crown Princess of Italy, Princess of Naples (née Marina Ricolfi-Doria) (born 12 February 1935) is a Swiss-born water skier who married to Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples
. The titles of the Italian Royal Family are not recognized under the terms of the republican Constitution of Italy. However international precedent is that former holders of certain posts continue to hold their former title as a courtesy title in their lifetime.
, 30 April 1901 – Geneva
, 4 February 1970) and wife Iris Amalia Benvenuti (Pallanza, 14 January 1905 – Geneva
, 10 September 2004), who owned a Swiss biscuit
business. She has three sisters: Silvia, Nina and Alda and one brother Dominique.
. She was a world-renowned water ski champion winning world titles on three occasions to gain the titles of Women Tricks World Champion in 1955 and 1957, and Women Slalom World Champion in 1957. In addition, she won four consecutive overall titles in the European Championships from 1953 to 1956 and multiple national titles in her native Switzerland
. In 1991 Doria was selected as member in the International Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame.
on 7 October 1971, at the occasion of the 2,500 year celebration of Iran's monarchy
. They have one son Emanuele Filiberto
.
When her husband, Vittorio Emanuele, was allowed to return to his homeland in 2002, they moved from Switzerland to Italy
. Her comment on the June 2006 arrest of her husband concerning corruption and abetting in prostitution was: “It is folly. Victor is a clean man.”
Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples
Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples, formerly Crown Prince of Italy is the only son of the Umberto II, the last King of Italy. He is commonly known in Italy as Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia...
. The titles of the Italian Royal Family are not recognized under the terms of the republican Constitution of Italy. However international precedent is that former holders of certain posts continue to hold their former title as a courtesy title in their lifetime.
Background
Marina Ricolfi-Doria is the daughter of René Italo Ricolfi-Doria (ColognyCologny
Cologny is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.-Geography:Cologny has an area, , of . Of this area, or 17.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 4.1% is forested...
, 30 April 1901 – Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, 4 February 1970) and wife Iris Amalia Benvenuti (Pallanza, 14 January 1905 – Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, 10 September 2004), who owned a Swiss biscuit
Biscuit
A biscuit is a baked, edible, and commonly flour-based product. The term is used to apply to two distinctly different products in North America and the Commonwealth Nations....
business. She has three sisters: Silvia, Nina and Alda and one brother Dominique.
Career
In 1955 Doria went to Florida and became a star attraction at the Florida amusement park Cypress GardensCypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens was an American theme park near Winter Haven, Florida, that operated from 1936 to 2009.-History:Billed as Florida's first commercial tourist theme park, Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936 as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie...
. She was a world-renowned water ski champion winning world titles on three occasions to gain the titles of Women Tricks World Champion in 1955 and 1957, and Women Slalom World Champion in 1957. In addition, she won four consecutive overall titles in the European Championships from 1953 to 1956 and multiple national titles in her native Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. In 1991 Doria was selected as member in the International Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame.
Marriage
After an eleven-year engagement and against the wishes of the groom's father, her marriage to Vittorio Emanuele, then a banker and helicopter salesman, took place in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
on 7 October 1971, at the occasion of the 2,500 year celebration of Iran's monarchy
2,500 year celebration of Iran's monarchy
The 2,500 year celebration of the Persian Empire consisted of an elaborate set of festivities that took place October 12–16, 1971, on the occasion of the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian monarchy by Cyrus the Great...
. They have one son Emanuele Filiberto
Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont
Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont is a member of the House of Savoy and the only child and heir of Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples. He is the grandson of Umberto II, last King of Italy...
.
When her husband, Vittorio Emanuele, was allowed to return to his homeland in 2002, they moved from Switzerland to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. Her comment on the June 2006 arrest of her husband concerning corruption and abetting in prostitution was: “It is folly. Victor is a clean man.”
Issue
- Emanuele Filiberto of SavoyEmanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and PiedmontEmanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont is a member of the House of Savoy and the only child and heir of Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples. He is the grandson of Umberto II, last King of Italy...
(born 22 June 1972).