Italy abolished the monarchy in a referendum in 1946. Three days later, King Umberto II of the House of Savoy had the Crown Jewels deposited in the Bank of Italy for safekeeping. Now, 76 years later, the ex-royals are suing for the treasures. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports.
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