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'It represents a danger to the integrity and authenticity of the city': Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Florence wedding SLAMMED by descendant of the Medici family

Published: 11:09 EST, 24 May 2014 | Updated: 07:20 EST, 25 May 2014

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lavish Florence wedding plans have been slammed by a modern descendant of the Medici family.

Prince Ottaviano de'Medici di Toscana, whose family built Forte di Belvedere on a hill overlooking the Italian city back in the 16th century, has hit out at the superstar couple, and revealed he is intending to lodge a complaint with UNESCO, the body which has listed the building as a world heritage site.

The prince, 57, who is also an insurance broker, said many people in the Renaissance city are 'disgusted' to see the Kimye wedding circus come to Florence, and suggested the event will represent a 'danger to the cultural integrity and historical authenticity' of the region.

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Not happy: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lavish Florence wedding plans have been slammed by a modern descandent of the Medici family

Speaking in an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, he said: 'The city is renting out our palazzi for small change to be used as dance halls.

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'Events like this represent a danger to the cultural integrity and historical authenticity of the city, which is protected, and could mean a possible loss of UNESCO status or being placed on UNESCO's danger list.

'They are selling the city off and many here are disgusted.'

Heritage site: Prince Ottaviano de'Medici di Toscana, whose family built Forte di Belvedere on a hill overlooking the Italian city back in the 16th century, has hit out at the superstar couple, and revealed he is intending to lodge a complaint with UNESCO, the body which has listed the building as a world heritage site

Guests arrive at Florence airport for Kim and Kanye's big day

Kim and Kanye are believed to have shelled out €300,000 for the venue, and were spotted arriving in Florence on Saturday afternoon alongside the Kardashian-Jenner brigade and an army of their superstar pals.

On Friday night, the rapper and the reality star descended on another historic monument as part of their seemingly neverending wedding celebrations; this time, the iconic Palace Of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris.

Guests were treated to an intimate performance by Lana Del Rey, Kim's favourite musician - aside from Kanye, obviously - as well as 1,000 bottles of champagne.

The Kimye circus is in town: The prince, 57, who is also an insurance broker, said many people in the Renaissance city are 'disgusted' to see the Kimye wedding circus come to Florence

Kim leaves hotel in plunging dress with Kanye and baby North

Earlier in the day, Kim and Kanye were joined by 11-month-old daughter North 'Nori' West, as well as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, as they attended a lavish pre-wedding brunch hosted by Italian designer, Valentino.

Baby North was said to have displayed impeccable manners as she nibbled on dark chocolate and vegetable tempura at the pre-wedding luncheon for her parents at Valentino's chateau on Friday.

'North cried not once nor grimaced,' Vogue contributor André Leon Talley wrote of the tyke clad in 'anthracite gray and tights, no shoes.'

'She cried not once nor grimaced': Baby North West displayed impeccable manners at the pre-wedding luncheon for her parents - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West - at Valentino's chateau Friday

'With the curious focus, like her father, she gazed at the Meissen monkey candlesticks, every plate, including the rare chargers, white porcelain with swans, floating on crested china of Elizabeth II of Russia.'

The 64-year-old tastemaker also overheard the privileged youngster utter one of her first public words, calling the 36-year-old rapper: 'Pa.'

The posh affair was held at the 82-year-old Italian designer's Château de Wideville, a stately castle located in Davron (30 minutes outside Paris).

Nibbling on dark chocolate and vegetable tempura: The privileged youngster - who turns 1 on June 15 - was overheard uttering one of her first public words, calling the 36-year-old rapper 'Pa'

Kim Kardashian carries adorable baby North in Paris

Ooh la la! The posh affair was held at the 82-year-old Italian designer's Château de Wideville, a stately castle located in Davron (30 minutes outside Paris)

'I wish you much success, a lot of love, and a long life': Valentino president Giancarlo Giammetti (R) shared this lawn snap alongside Kanye, Valentino Garavani, and the 33-year-old bride-to-be

The 33-year-old bride-to-be wore a plunging Valentino butterfly gown and remarked: 'There's nothing better than sharing a great moment with people you love. It becomes a special memory.'

As guests dined on poached egg, baked sea bass, and a sugar-free 'dietetic' fraisière which read 'Kanye & Kim' - Kardashian was only seen taking 'a small bite of the goat cheese in a puff pastry.'

Even the table talk revolved around weight-conscious exercising as the twice-divorced reality star was heard discussing the power of Pilates with Valentino and her momager Kris Jenner.

Kim Kardashian takes over Versailles with pre-wedding bash

Kim wore a plunging Valentino butterfly gown and remarked: 'There's nothing better than sharing a great moment with people you love. It becomes a special memory'

Counting calories: As guests dined on poached egg, baked sea bass, and a sugar-free 'dietetic' fraisière which read 'Kanye & Kim' - Kardashian was only seen taking 'a small bite of the goat cheese in a puff pastry'

Pilates chitchat: Even the table talk revolved around weight-conscious exercising as the twice-divorced reality star was heard discussing the power of Pilates with Valentino and her momager Kris Jenner (R)

As the champagne flowed, their considerate host toasted the Vogue cover couple - nicknamed Kimye - in Italian: 'I wish you much success, a lot of love, and a long life.'

6ft6in Talley has exclusive access to the exciting nuptials between the 21-time Grammy winner and his Bound 2 video vixen.

Last September, Kim was spotted sitting with the former America's Next Top Model judge at L'Avenue restaurant in Paris.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Italian stage is set

Lending class to the couple: André Leon Talley (L) has exclusive access to the exciting nuptials between the 21-time Grammy winner and his Bound 2 video vixen

Eight months ago: Last September, Kim was spotted sitting with the former America's Next Top Model judge at L'Avenue restaurant in Paris

See you soon: Perhaps it was during that meeting when the former sex tape star agreed to grant the flamboyant fashion maven full access

Perhaps it was during that meeting when the former sex tape star agreed to grant the flamboyant fashion maven full access.

After two years and a child together, Kim and Kanye will reportedly wed at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence on Saturday.

The A-list guest list is said to include rapper Jay Z as West's best man, his wife Beyoncé, singer Lana del Rey, Serena Williams, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Scottie Pippen, Q-Tip, Joe Francis, and La La & Carmelo Anthony.

'We're having a super, super small, intimate wedding': After two years and a child together, Kim and Kanye will reportedly wed at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence on Saturday

The ninth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians returns June 8 on E!

The Black Skinhead hitmaker will next take his Yeezus Tour to the X Games in Austin, TX on June 7.

Coming back soon: The ninth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians returns June 8 on E!

Short honeymoon: The Black Skinhead hitmaker will next take his Yeezus Tour to the X Games in Austin, TX on June 7

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Colette, Toronto, Canada, 1 hour ago

I dont understand why they paid the money to use the historic venue then built all kinds of structures and walls of flowers instead of using the beauty of the historic building itself as a backdrop!

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Dayzie25, socal, United States, 4 hours ago

Seriously i can't believe they let this trash make a circus out of their city

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Berty, Oxford, Algeria, 5 hours ago

I intensely dislike the whole pantomime surrounding this nauseating couple, but the prince has no right to decide who sets foot in this country. Stuck-up old wind-bag. What next; a culture test at the border for all tourists?

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NoMittens, Meowlin, Germany, 5 hours ago

Those two stink anyway, spent millions to get married at Forte De Belvedere but erected that tasteless flower wall so they can get married behind it. Lol. They just make such a historic beautiful place stink as well by their presence.

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colincoy, london, United Kingdom, 7 hours ago

That kid spends more time under a blanket than out from one, NOT A PARROT!

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Helena10, Boston, United States, 21 hours ago

So after the divorce in a few months, will a new sex tape be floating around the internet?

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Poppy, Somewhere, United States, 22 hours ago

They are all trash but you know what , they have EVERYONE talking about them. The worst thing you can do to this bunch is to ignore them.

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Sue Dalsing, St Joseph, United States, 23 hours ago

Dear Prince, Yeah they are disgusting, but they are spending boatloads of money in Italy at a rate that you probably have not seen in a long time. I would love to see the spike in income that shows up. I am sure you will see a spike in tourism as fans of these idiots flock to Florence to see where they were married. So be patient, they should be gone soon if they are not already. Just count the money and be patient.