On January 6th, 1938, German and Italian diplomats held talks in Munich to discuss the situation in North Africa and possible solutions.
During one of the topics of discussion, the German diplomat formally raised the issue concerning the political system of Italy and expressed the idea of helping Italy establish a republican government led by Mussolini.
Indeed, at this time, Italy was still a kingdom, ruled by the Savoy dynasty.
The Savoy dynasty was renowned in Italy and supported by many Italian citizens. This family had a significant reputation throughout Europe, with its rule over the Italian region dating back more than 900 years to the distant era of the Earls of Savoy.
More importantly, Victor Emmanuel II, the Unifier of the Italian region and affectionately called the Father of the Fatherland by the Italian people, was a member of the Savoy dynasty.
