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On the afternoon of Friday, April 8th, H.R.H. the Grand Master went to Palace Valentini, where he was received by H.E. Dr. Matteo Piantedosi, Prefect of Rome, accompanied by the Secretary General of the Order, Dr. Giampaolo Grazian.
During the pleasant meeting, H.R.H. The Duke of Castro updated the Prefect on the various activities carried out by the Constantinian Order at an international level in favour of those most in need, with special attention to the fundraising he had launched for the Ukrainian population.

Rome, April 6th, 2022 – During a private ceremony, the Noble Doctor Giuseppe Rizzani, in his capacity as Grand Chancellor of the Grand Araldic Council of El Salvador, presented the diploma and decorations of the Francisco Morazán Grand Order to the Duke of Castro. This is the highest honor of the Republic of El Salvador, which was granted to the Grand Master for his extraordinary humanitarian commitment, for his charitable actions in favour of the most needy in the world as Head of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders. Exceptionally, H.E. Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez, President of the Republic of El Salvador, wanted to confer the same honor on H.R.H. Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Calabria and Palermo, as Crown Princess of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies.

Rome, April 7th 2022 – His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House met General of the Army Corps Francesco Paolo Figliuolo at the Caprara Palace.
During the meeting, the various difficulties that the General and his team had to face due to the covid emergency during the last year were recalled. The meeting was attended by Don Francesco Ruspoli, Grand Chancellor, H.E. Don Giancarlo dei Principi Rocco di Torrepadula, Grand Treasurer, Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General of the Order, Marquis Giuseppe Ferrajoli, Delegate of Rome and Latium and H.H. Prince Don Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, former Delegate of Rome and Latium.
At the end of the meeting, H.R.H. the Grand Master conferred on General Figliuolo the diploma of Knight Grand Cross of Merit of the Constantinian Order.

On the afternoon of April 6th, H.R.H. the Grand Master received Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, at the Chancellery facilities.
During the pleasant meeting, H.R.H. the Duke of Castro also presented the diploma of Knight Grand Officer of Merit with decoration to Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto.
At the end of the visit, Admiral Berutti Bergotto paid tribute to the Grand Master with a personalized volume on the Marina Palace and its history.

On April 7th, H.R.H. the Grand Master went to the Army Palace and was accompanied by H.E. Prince Don Francesco Ruspoli, Grand Chancellor and by Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General, to meet General Carmine Masiello, Knight Grand Cross of Merit of the Order.
During the visit, they talked about different topics, including the commitment made by the Constantinian Order to support the Ukrainian population severely affected by 40 days of conflict, through some initiatives and donations, for exemple our fundraising.