While Radetzky consolidated control of Lombardy–Venetia and Charles Albert licked his wounds, matters took a more serious turn in other parts of Italy. The monarchs who had reluctantly agreed to constitutions in March came into conflict with their constitutional ministers. At first, the republics had the upper hand, forcing the monarchs to flee their capitals, including Pope Pius IX.
While Radetzky consolidated control of Lombardy–Venetia and Charles Albert licked his wounds, matters took a more serious turn in other parts of Italy The monarchs who had reluctantly agreed to constitutions in March came into conflict with their constitutional m.inisters. At first, the. republics had the upper hand, forcing the monarchs to flee their capitals, including Pope Pius IX