Son of the last king of Italy, Umberto II (1904-1983) and his wife, Marie José Charlotte Sophie Louisa Amélie Henriette Olga Gabrielle of Belgium (1906-2001).
Brother of Maria Pia di Savoia (b. September 24th 1934), Maria Gabriella di Savoia (b. February 24th 1940) and Maria Beatrice di Savoia (b. February 2sd 1943).