Maria Josè, l'ultima regina(2002)

Maria Josè, l'ultima regina is an Italian historical drama following the life of a Belgian princess thrust into European royalty. Daughter of the King of Belgium, Maria Josè was betrothed to Umberto of Savoy, heir to Italy's throne. The series traces her journey from her teenage years as a Red Cross nurse during World War I through decades of political upheaval, royal duty, and personal sacrifice. As Italy's queen consort, she navigated fascism, war, and the collapse of the monarchy itself. The narrative culminates in her forced exile in 1946, when the Italian royal family lost power following the nation's transition to a republic. Maria Josè, l'ultima regina examines the quiet resilience of a woman caught between nations, duty, and survival during one of Europe's most turbulent centuries.