Accordingly , in April 1944 , he turned over most of his powers to Crown Prince Umberto .
As the Allies advanced down the peninsula , it became apparent that Victor Emmanuel III was too compromised by his earlier support of Mussolini to have any further role .
In April 1944 , Mussolini turned over most of Mussolini 's powers to Crown Prince Umberto .
As the Allies advanced down the peninsula , it became apparent that Victor Emmanuel III was too compromised by his earlier support of Mussolini to have any further role .