Carlo wasn't in a hurry to seek a marriage alliance and find a queen, but far away in Rome, Vittorio Emanuele II was quite anxious about Carlo's marriage.
Vittorio Emanuele II and Grand Duchess Adelaide had a total of eight children, three of whom had already passed away.
Now, with the remaining children finally reaching adulthood, Vittorio Emanuele II eagerly anticipated that all his children would soon have marriages of their own, hoping the Savoy bloodline would expand and flourish.
Crown Prince Umberto and Duke Amadeo were already married, and next in line was Carlo, who was about to turn 20.
Upon learning that Carlo had certain requirements for a queen, Vittorio Emanuele II further instructed his new wife, Rosa, to personally visit Germany, Austria, and Russia to find a suitable alliance candidate for Carlo.
