Companion of the president of the Italian Republic


The companion of the president of the Italian Republic is the first lady of Italy and often plays a protocol role at the Quirinal Palace and during official visits.
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.

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Daughters of the presidents

#NamePortraitPresidentPeriod
Giuseppe Saragat1964–1971
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro1992–1999
Laura Mattarella
Sergio Mattarella2015–present