Italians To Establish Government In Exile In Ireland

Amore may have something to do with move

Dublin – After months of moving between Marseilles, Brest and their embassy compound in London the Italian Government in Exile may have settled on a central location for their ongoing resistance, Ireland. Seeking a more peaceful and stable atmosphere it is rumoured the King and his government are planning to remove themselves to Dublin and southern Ireland where they can both manage their forces on the French coast and maintain relations with England with some small measure of autonomy. Italians have already been visiting Ireland for short leaves to recover from the weariness of the war. “The religion is the same, the flag is almost the same, the weather is… tolerable, if we can get a few of them to switch from potatoes to pasta and pesto it’ll feel almost like home.” said one Italian officer on leave.

Royal watchers and rumour mongers suggest the move may have as much to do with amore however as it does with practicality.

The deposed Italian King is rumoured to have taken an Irish mistress and some have gone so far as to suggest the couple may even wed. “Normally this breach of station would be unheard of, but under the circumstances it might just fly.” noted one royal gossip columnist, adding “It’s not the canals of Venice, but England’s backyard is just as good a place as any to find love.”