Companion of the president of the Italian Republic

The companion of the president of the Italian Republic (Italian: Consorte del presidente della Repubblica Italiana; sometimes simply known as Donna) is the first lady of Italy and often plays a protocol role at the Quirinal Palace and during official visits.

Companion of the President of the Italian Republic
Consorte del Presidente della Repubblica Italiana
since 3 February 2015
StyleMrs.
Donna
ResidenceQuirinal Palace
Inaugural holderIda Einaudi
FormationMay 12, 1948
(76 years ago)
 (1948-05-12)

If the President of the Republic is single or widowed, the functions of the companion may be performed by another person as substitute companion, as in the case of incumbent President Sergio Mattarella, who was widowered three years before he assumed office in 2015. As a result, the unofficial position of first lady is currently held by his daughter Laura Mattarella.

List

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Spouses of the presidents

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# Name Portrait President Period
1
Ida Pellegrini [it]
(1885–1968)
 
1948–1955
2
Carla Bissatini [it]
(1912–1993)
 
1955–1962
3
Laura Carta Caprino [it]
(1896–1977)
 
1962–1964
4
Vittoria Michitto [it]
(b. 1928)
 
1971–1978
5
Carla Voltolina
(1921–2005)
 
1978–1985
6
Giuseppa Sigurani [it]
(1936–2018)
 
1985–1992
7
Franca Pilla
(b. 1920)
 
1999–2006
8
Clio Maria Bittoni
(1934–2024)
 
2006–2015

Daughters of the presidents

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# Name Portrait President Period
Ernestina Saragat [it]
(b. 1928)
 
1964–1971
Marianna Scalfaro [it]
(b. 1944)
 
1992–1999
 
2015–present

See also

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