Genoa mayor says England owes rent for St George’s Cross

Italian politician Marco Bucci claims fees for flag haven’t been paid for 247 years

The mayor of Genoa says England owes back pay for use of St George’s Cross
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The mayor of Genoa, Italy, has reportedly written to Queen Elizabeth, claiming England owes his city arrears for its use of St George’s Cross.

“Your Majesty, I regret to inform you that from my books [it] looks like you didn’t pay for the last 247 years,” Genoa mayor Marco Bucci said jokingly, admitting that the request could be the “biggest stroke of marketing” for the city.

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