Chapter VII: Carlo I

Recently, there has been a lot of government work, and after the funeral of Umberto I, it was followed by Carlo's coronation.

It may be a bit sad to say, but it feels too fast for many people. In less than two years, I have participated in two king's funerals and coronation ceremonies in a row, which is really sad.

But although it is sad, it is still necessary to participate.

On 30 April, a large number of people dressed in costumes entered the parliament building. Today they will witness a new king, who is a little younger, but that does not change the fact that he will be their monarch.

As time went on, there were more and more people in the council hall, and people who knew each other began to chat. Until a gray-haired old man appeared, many people closed their mouths and looked at him.

Garibal's appearance was not surprising at first, but when Italy had just been reunified, his appearance in parliament was even more amazing, and the audience was quiet.

Of course, Garibaldi is also very clear about the reason why these people are quiet. But the friends who came in with him had never experienced anything like this.

"Giuseppe, what's wrong with them?"

Faced with a friend's inquiry, Garibaldi said with a smile. "Nothing, Cosenz. It's just that the rats are surprised when they see a cat walk in. ”

Yes, Garibaldi was still a republican, and at the same time very contemptuous of the Italian rubber-like parliament. He has said many times that the current parliament is not chosen by the people by vote, but by the king, the aristocracy, and the big bourgeoisie. Although he said the truth, he offended these erasers, and it was strange that he could give him a good look. If it weren't for his high prestige among the people, he would have poured dirty water on him.

It's not like it hasn't been before. Just last year, a journalist named Giovanni Gino Ferranzona was assassinated on April 19 after writing two booklets, "Garibaldi's Political Color" and "Garibaldi the Unthankful," in which he physically attacked Garibaldi. In the end, it was Garibaldi who personally initiated the fundraiser to raise a pension for Ferrenzona's widow.

So such a heroic character with no shortcomings makes many people who hate him unable to speak.

In the streets outside the parliament, the cheers of the crowd reached their highest. A detachment of guards, protecting several carriages marked with royal insignia, arrived at Parliament.

It is clear that this is the arrival of His Royal Highness Carlo, who is about to be crowned.

And in the carriage, Queen Margaerita, dressed in widow's costume, once again told her Carlo. "Carlo, follow the previous drill, you must remember this time."

Carlo, whose ears were almost calloused, replied seriously despite his mother's nagging. "Don't worry, Mother, I won't mess it up."

There was a knock on the door outside the carriage, followed by the voice of his uncle Amedeo. "Carlo, we're here, let's get ready to come out."

"Crunch."

The door opened, and Carlo, dressed in full costume, stepped out of the carriage, and then her mother also got out of the carriage.

And the cheers in the square also reached a new high as he got off the bus.

The loud cheers made Carlo visibly stunned.

"Smile, smile."

With the whispered reminder from his uncle, the corners of Carlo's mouth curled up into a marked smile, and then turned to wave to the cheering crowd.

Carlo's wave of his hand brought the cheers to a climax, especially among some women, who turned their voices to the limit. And at this time, Carlo also had to admit that it was still good to have a good skin. Especially the teenager who is in the green onion, he has the biggest extra layer.

After waving to the crowd, Carlo stepped up the steps to walk inside the parliament building under the gaze of everyone.

Carlo, with his head held high and his eyes not squinting, walked up the steps as if he had been rehearsed, followed by other personnel, including his mother and uncle.

Walking to the door, Leslie, the head of the council, acted as a usher, guiding Carlo towards the hall.

When they entered the hall, everyone stood up and watched Carlo walk to the podium, where an old man dressed as a gray-haired priest waited for his arrival.

Carlo was not surprised by this old man, he had seen it in rehearsals before. This is Bishop Angli invited from Milan. Although relations between the Kingdom of Italy and the Vatican are strained, it does not mean that all Catholic priests must obey the Pope's orders, and Bishop Angli is one of the few people, so he was invited for the king's coronation.

As Carlo stood in front of the podium, the bishop spoke.

The only voice in the quiet hall was Bishop Angli. "Your Highness Carlo, are you willing to dedicate your life to Italy?"

"I do."

Mingming's answer with a hint of a childlike voice made the bishop nod in satisfaction. He then took the crown representing Italy from the tray carried by the attaché and placed it on Carlo's head.

"Now on behalf of God, I give you a crown and do good to the Lamb of God."

Bishop Angli then picked up the scepter, which represented the king's power, from another tray and handed it to Carlo.

The short but sacred coronation was thus completed, followed by a salute to Carlo, led by Prime Minister Cairoli, Leslie, President of Parliament, and Uncle Amedeo, Duke of Aosta, and from this moment on, Carlo would no longer be a prince, but the king of Italy.

Carlo, who completed his coronation, did not wait for the easy time. Because then he has to parade the floats and accept the people's salutes.

So in the rest of the time, Carlo kept the demeanor of a king, and whispered to his uncle. But he didn't have to wait long before someone came to tell him that the float outside was ready.

Later, with the support of the people, Carlo boarded the float and received a salute from the people. The entire parade route had long been well guarded, and Carlo felt like a monkey watching, at the mercy of others.

The parade lasted for two hours, and when it was over, he felt unusually glad and swore that there would be no next time, which was a terrible feeling.

Regardless, Carlo is now the third king of the Kingdom of Italy.

Maybe you can plan for the future now?