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The ceremony of Investiture of the new Knights and Dames of the Piedmont and Aosta Valley Delegation took place at the suggestive Masino Castle in Caravino (TO).
The Sacred Rite was presided over by the Prior of the Delegation H.E. Mgr. Roberto Farinella, Bishop of Biella, supported by the Vice Prior Don Augusto Piccoli and the Knights of the Delegation.
After the blessing of the diplomas, imparted by H.E. Mons. Roberto Farinella, the Delegate Count Marco Aurelio Galateri of Genola officially awarded the new Knights and Dames. Of particular importance were the appointments conferred to Senator Paola Ambroggio and to General Enrico Fontana and Carlo Di Somma.
Immediately after the awarding of the diplomas of appointment, the Vice Delegate Knight Nicolò Papurello presented the Medal of Merit to the people who have distinguished themselves for their support to the Delegation.
The ceremony was attended by numerous civil and military authorities from all over Piedmont, including numerous mayors of local municipalities and representatives of the Parliament.
Afterwards, in the evening, a gala lunch was held at the Museum of the carriages in the castle. It was a moment of aggregation that involved the members of the Order, the authorities and sympathizers. At the beginning of the evening, Senator Paola Ambroggio read the speech of the Undersecretary of State for Defense Isabella Rauti. Knight Roberto Ravello, afterwards, read a message by the President of the Piedmont Region Alberto Cirio addressed to those present.