09/06/2026
Last night the Italian community and authorities in London gathered at to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, a historic milestone marking eight decades since the nation chose democracy over the monarchy as well as the very first time Italian women voted in a national election, a foundational victory for civil rights and democratic equality.
I would like to personally thank our Consul General Domenico Bellantone and his wife Marilu’ for their dedication to support Italians in the UK by really making fundamental changes in modernising the administration systems to speed up operations and really understanding what matters to Italians abroad. As I’ve said to him many times, Bellantone has been the best Consul in my 28 years in London. I will miss them both and wish them the best for the future.
A warm welcome to Fabio Cassese .in.uk our newly appointed Italian Ambassador in London.
This annual event is a special moment to meet fellow Italians … you know who you are ❤️