Vittorio Emanuele II eventually passed away, yet he left with a smile on his lips, with no regrets at least.
After the old King's departure, the Italian Government immediately began preparations for his funeral in full swing.
In fact, as early as when Vittorio Emanuele II was gravely ill, the government had been quietly planning the old King's funeral.
But after all, since he hadn't passed yet, the planning could only proceed in secret, requiring a long time to perfect certain aspects.
As the unifier of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II's funeral had to be conducted with the highest standards. Crown Prince Umberto specifically ordered the government to spare no expenses in preparing his father's funeral, ensuring it was conducted with utmost dignity and grandeur.
Fortunately, after unification, Italy was considered a wealthy nation, with the northern region contributing significant annual income to the Italian Government.
