During my recent trip to Italy I met one of my first cousins for the first time and he illuminated me on some aspects of our family history.
I always vaguely knew that we were remotely related to nobility on my maternal grandmother’s side. But I always thought it was quite far back.
As it transpires, it’s not that far back – my great great grandfather was elevated to the rank of Count, with that branch of my ancestry having held a baronial title since the 12th century.
No, there will not be any lands or title coming to me, and No, I am not going to stop describing myself as a Narrow Minded Italian Catholic Conservative Peasant From Footscray.
Lost For Words! 