Although the referendum of June 1946 put an end to the Monarchy in Italy probably forever, the Savoy, their historical dynasty, continued to walk for decades. In recent major monarchical events, from the funeral for Elizabeth II to the coronation of Jordan's crown prince last week, there has been no trace of any Savoy.

The fall from grace of the Italian royal family is the logical consequence of the endless astracanadas that are starring in TV shows and on the internet.