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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND PRIOR

27/05/2016

Rome, 26 May, 2016 – His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, has decided, by Magisterial Decree of 15 May 2016, to establish the Office of the Grand Prior. The purpose of said Office will be to assist the Grand Prior in the exercise of His functions in providing spiritual guidance to the Order and in the coordination and service of the Priors and Ecclesiastical Knights. The establishment of the new Office is indicative of the importance of spirituality and the life of faith of all members of the Constantinian Order.

His Eminence the Grand Prior has nominated as members of the Office Rev. Arnaldo Morandi, Knight Commander of Ecclesiastical Grace as Secretary General, and Rev. Pierantonio Bodini, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace and Rev. Roberto Foini, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace, as Deputy Secretaries.

The full text of the Decree may be downloaded here.

RENEWAL OF THE HIGH OFFICERS

24/05/2016

Rome, 24th May 2016. HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Gran Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, has decided to appoint his Chief of Staff and Secretary General of the Royal House H E Ambassador Count Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, confirming the position he had held previously , before his absence from the office for health reasons , as a Secretary General of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George.
HRH the Duke of Castro, in confirming the trust and express his gratitude to His Eminence Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, Grand Prior, proceeded to the renewal of the other the High Officials of the Dynastic Orders.

Have been appointed

Grand Prefect: HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Dame Grand Cross of Justice

Grand Inquisitor: HE Alberto Lembo, Knight Commander of Jus Patronato of Grace

Grand Chancellor: HE Prince Don Francesco Ruspoli, Prince of Cerveteri, Knight Grand Cross of Justice

Grand Treasurer: HE Don Gian Carlo dei Principi Rocco di Torrepadula, Knight Commander of Justice

H.E. AMEENAH GURIB-FAKIM, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, IS AWARDED THE ROYAL ORDER OF FRANCIS I

28/03/2016

Paris, 28^th March 2016. H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Bourbon, privately bestowed the high honour of the Royal Order of Francis I with grade of Dame Grand Cross to H.E. the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, PhD.

The Royal Order of Francis I was founded in 1829 by His Majesty King Francis I to reward civil merit to those who distinguished themselves in the arts and science and for special merits acquired by virtue of their unique commitment in the defence of human rights.

H.E. the President of the Republic of Mauritius, through her important role and for the work carried out as a Biodiversity scientist, has unveiled the nutritive values present in the plants of her island, a discovery that has led to innovations in the fields of medicine and nutrition.

This award event was attended by various Authorities.

PUBLICATION OF THE BOOK: FRANCIS II, THE CATHOLIC KING

18/02/2016

“Francesco II, Il Re Cattolico”, has been published by « Centro Studi sul Risorgimento e sugli Stati Preunitari » with the support of Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro.

[…] the value of this book, in addition to letting us hear the very voice of the last King of Two Sicilies, is that it highlights the basic nature of the Man and the Kingdom. King Francis II incarnated in his person the foundations on which the reign of Two Sicilies were constitutionally established, namely public adherence to the Catholic faith…..

The book draws its inspiration from the discovery of an unpublished manuscript written by King Francis II which led to a series of essays by five brilliant contemporary scholars: Prof. Massimo Viglione, Prof. Roberto De Mattei, Prof. Cristina Siccardi, Reverend Don Mauro Tranquillo and Prof. Elena Bianchini Braglia.

The cover price of Euro 20 will be entirely donated to the Constantinian Order’s projects.

The book may be ordered through the Chancery (e-mail: cancelleria@ordine-costantiniano.it) or the Delegates of the Constantinian Order.

APPOINTMENT OF VICE DELEGATE FOR EMILIA ROMAGNA

2/02/2016

Rome, 1^st February 2016. H.E. the Grand Prefect thanked, for the work undertaken for the Order, Notaio Umberto Zio, Knight Grand Cross of Merit, who completed his term of office as Vice Delegate for Emilia Romagna, and expressed his personal appreciation for the numerous institutional and welfare activities that he had carried out in recent months.

H.E. the Grand Prefect appointed Avvocato Franco Marenghi, Knight of Merit, as the Vice Delegate for Emilia Romagna.