Nina Menegatto
Nina Daniela Menegatto (born Nina Daniela Döbler,[1] 6 November 1978[2][3]) is a German-Seborgan businesswoman who currently reigns as the head of state of the Principality of Seborga, a micronation encompassing the Italian city of Seborga, from 10 November 2019. She is the first woman to hold this position, and the ex-wife of former head of state Marcello Menegatto.
| Her Serene Highness Nina | |||||
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| Princess of Seborga | |||||
| Reign | 10 November 2019 – present | ||||
| Coronation | 20 August 2020 | ||||
| Predecessor | Marcello I | ||||
| Born | 6 November 1978 Kempten, Germany | ||||
| Spouse | Marcello Menegatto (divorced) | ||||
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Life
Nina was born in Kempten, Germany on 6 November 1978. She attended the Institut Monte Rosa, and later earned an MBA in marketing from the International University of Monaco. She speaks German, Italian, English, and French fluently. From the early 2000s, Nina has been involved in and supported Seborga, even being elected as Crown Councilor for Foreign Affairs twice, playing a big role in the popularity of Seborga.[3] She has a daughter called Maya (July 2019–).[4][5]
Princess of Seborga
Following the abdication of Marcello I, Nina was accepted for candidacy by the Crown Council.[2] She defeated candidate Laura Di Bisceglie (born 3 August 1974 in Sanremo),[5] daughter of the first ruler of Seborga, Giorgio I, with a rating of 122 (63.87%) to 69 (36.13%).[1] Secondo Messali (born 26 August 1955 in Ventimiglia),[5] a guard and former minister of Seborga, was also nominated with little success. The next election is expected to be in 2026, as the monarchy of Seborga is not hereditary and elections are held every seven years.
On 20 August 2020 she received the official investiture as Princess of Seborga.[2] She is affectionately known as SAS Princess Nina of Seborga (SAS standing for Sua Altezza Serenissima).
| Preceded by Marcello I |
Ruler of Principality of Seborga Nina 2019 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References
- Vogt, Andrea (2019-11-10). "'Her Tremendousness' elected leader of self-declared micro-nation on hilltop in Italy". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- "S.A.S. la Principessa di Seborga | Principato di Seborga" (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- "Nina Menegatto is the new Princess of Seborga!". Seborga TV. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- "Nina Menegatto é la nuova Principessa di Seborga". Prima la Riviera (in Italian). 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- "Nina Menegatto e Laura Di Bisceglie candidate ufficiali alle Elezioni. Per la prima volta nella storia, Seborga avrà una Principessa. | Principato di Seborga" (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-09-13.