The Malta Independent 9 June 2025, Monday
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He was a she; she was a he: Italian court rules marriage still stands after both partners change sex

Saturday, 2 November 2019, 09:53 Last update: about 7 years ago

His name was Alessio, and her name was Valentina.

They met and fell in love and were married in Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany.

After their marriage, both completed the definitive sex change – Alessio became Alessia, and Valentina became David.

On Friday, they spoke of their 18-month battle in court for their marriage to remain valid in spite of the change of sex during a programme on Canale 5.

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