Royal rivalry in Italian Riviera 'micronation'Seborga is a hilltop village where the Knights Templar are said by locals to have hidden the Holy GrailSEBORGA (ITALY) - The princess showed off her tiny realm, sitting peaceful and picturesque, high above the Italian Riviera. But trouble is afoot in the self-declared micronation of Seborga, where a pretender to the "crown" is stoking passionate opposition. That did not prevent Prince Giorgio drawing up a constitution, creating a national anthem and royal coat of arms. - Prince or pirate -Messali, with his guard livery and blue beret, says that he feels both Italian and Seborgan. Mayor Enrico Ilariuzzi says he keeps in regular contact with the local Italian police.

Source: Bangkok Post July 09, 2020 03:00 UTC