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MEETING WITH DR. VALASTRO AND H.E. AMB. PALUMBO

MEETING WITH DR. VALASTRO AND H.E. AMB. PALUMBO

S.A.R. il Capo della Real Casa con S.E. l’Ambasciatore Palumbo
S.A.R. il Duca di Castro con il Dott. Valastro

H.R.H Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master welcomed Dr. Rosario Valastro, National President of the Italian Red Cross and H.E. Ambassador Stefano Palumbo, Sovereign Military Order of Malta Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, at the Chancery headquarters in Rome.

These meetings took place last September 24 and 25, respectively.

H.R.H. the Duke of Castro, assisted by the Secretary General H.E. Don Paolo Costantino dei Principi Borghese, Prince of Neptune, awarded Dr. Valastro with the diploma of promotion to Knight Grand Officer of Merit and Ambassador Palumbo with the diploma of promotion to Knight Officer of Merit.

MEETING WITH THE HEAD OF DIPLOMATIC CEREMONIAL OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

MEETING WITH THE HEAD OF DIPLOMATIC CEREMONIAL OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome on 25 September, the Head of the Diplomatic Ceremonial of the Republic, Min. Plen. Bruno Antonio Pasquino, welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master.

H.R.H. the Duke of Castro was accompanied by the Secretary General H.E. Don Paolo Costantino dei Principi Borghese, Prince of Nettuno and Dr. Giampaolo Grazian.

During the meeting, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, as Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, bestowed upon Minister Pasquino the Constantinian Order’s Knight Grand Officer of Merit diploma and related decoration.

APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW SECRETARY GENERAL

APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW SECRETARY GENERAL

Rome, October 1, 2024 – H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Grand Master, thanking Dr. Giampaolo Grazian for all he has done for the good of the Order in the last six years, has chosen to name as Secretary General His Excellency, Don Paolo Costantiniano of the Princes Borghese, Prince of Nettuno, on whom he confers necessary powers for the coordinating of activities and work of the Grand Chancery and the Delegations.

The Royal Family of Bourbon Two Sicilies gathered at the Church of San Ferdinando in Naples to commemorate the return of the ashes of H.R.H. Prince Antonio of Bourbon Two Sicilies, H.R.H. Princess Elisabetta of Bourbon Two Sicilies and H.R.H. Princess Immacolata of Bourbon Two Sicilies

The Royal Family of Bourbon Two Sicilies gathered at the Church of San Ferdinando in Naples to commemorate the return of the ashes of H.R.H. Prince Antonio of Bourbon Two Sicilies, H.R.H. Princess Elisabetta of Bourbon Two Sicilies and H.R.H. Princess Immacolata of Bourbon Two Sicilies

Naples, 20th July 2024 – All the members of the Royal Family gathered to commemorate them in the historical Church of San Ferdinando in Naples, a symbol of faith and tradition, marking an important moment for the Royal House’s history.

H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, delivered the decorations and diplomas of the Sacred Militay Constantinian Order of Saint George, to the 32 members of the family who had not received them yet:

S.A.R. la Principessa Alexandra di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. il Principe Antoine di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. la Principessa Dorothée di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Illustrissimo Signore Philipp Baumbach
Illustrissimo Signore Alexander Baumbach
Illustrissimo Signore Constantin Baumbach

Conte Frederik Creutz
Contessa Sophie Creutz

Illustrissima Signora Maria Margarita Maldonado di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Juan Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Beltrán Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Pedro Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Pelayo Lozano Maldonado

Illustrissima Signora María Claudia Maldonado di Borbone Delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissima Signora María Gabriela Torres Maldonado
Illustrissima Signora María Alejandra Torres Maldonado

Illustrissima Signora María Cecilia Maldonado di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Henrique Hernández Fernández
Illustrissimo Signore Guillermo Hernández Maldonado
Illustrissima Signora María Margarita Hernández Maldonado

Illustrissimo Signore José Luis García de Saéz di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissima Signora Gloria Sara Rodríguez Velilla

Illustrissima Signora Maria Ilia García de Saéz di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Miguel Homar García de Sáez
Illustrissima Signora Jimena Homar García de Sáez
Illustrissima Signora Sol Homar García de Sáez

S.A.R. la Principessa Gloria Rubião di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. la Principessa Anna Sofia di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Conte Rodolphe de Vincens de Causans
Conte Amedeo Gérald de Vincens de Causans
Contessa Victoria de Vincens de Causans

This solemn act is linked to the historical commitment of the Constantinian Knights. The Church of San Ferdinando in Naples also became part of the heritage of the Royal House of Bourbon, during the Kingdom of Naples.

“This event – stated H.R.H Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies – enhances the family and historical relationships, also strenghtening our bond with the city of Naples. In memory of our traditions, which date back to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, in accordance with the values of the Constantinian Order we will carry on common projects of social solidarity and humanitarian support in the promotion of peace. These actions reflect our legacy and a practical commitment for the future, in line with the example of our ancestors, who promoted social well-being, art and culture, respecting the principles that have characterised the Royal Family for centuries.”

H.R.H Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House, has received the honorary citizenship from the Mayor of Gaeta, Cristian Leccese

H.R.H Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House, has received the honorary citizenship from the Mayor of Gaeta, Cristian Leccese

Gaeta, April 24th, 2024 – During a solemn cerimony in the council chamber, the Mayor Cristian Leccese gave the perchement of honorary citizen of Gaeta to Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, in execution of the will of the civic municipal council (civic resolution n. 68 of the 23rd October 2023). The Mayor Cristian Leccese praised the engagement of H.R.H. to the cultural and historical development of the city, emphasizing the bond of respect and affection with the local community, in line with His family tradition.

The Mayor of Gaeta stated: “ It is with immense honour that we confer this prestigious recognition to H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies. Our city boasts of historical relationship with the Bourbon dynasty, witnessed by the conservation of places and military works dating back to the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. We welcome Prince Charles as an honorary member of Gaeta, trusting on his presence to continue to help our cultural and tourist development.”
As it emerged during the formal ceremony in front of a crowded audience, Gaeta was named “Città Fedelissima” (The Most Faithful City) by Charles III of Bourbon in 1738, and it was also the second capital of the Kingdom of Naples and the temporary seat of the papacy in 1848, as Pius IX escaped to Gaeta under the protection of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon Two Sicilies.

“I am deeply grateful for this prestigious honour. the city of Gaeta stated H.R.H. Prince Charlesnot only has a remarkable historic legacy, but it is also the center of the maritime economy. I will engage in supporting and enhancing the many cultural and natural heritages of this wonderful community, contributing to its sustainable development and prominence in a global cultural context.”

The participation of eminent civil and religious personalities, including the Archbishop of Gaeta Monsignor Luigi Vari, the Prefect of Latina Maurizio Falco and the President of the Commissione Lavori pubblici e trasporti della Regione Lazio (commision for public work and transport of the Lazio region), Cosmo Mitrano, added further prestige to the event.

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