Rome, 16 October 2023 – H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master, accompanied by H.R.H. Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro and H.E. Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli, Grand Chancellor, were received by the Minister of Defence, the Honourable Guido Crosetto, at the headquarters of the Ministry at Palazzo Baracchini.
Minister Crosetto received from the hands of H.R.H. the Head of the Royal House the diploma of appointment as Knight of Grand Cross of Merit of the Constantinian Order and its decoration.
During the cordial meeting, The Duke and the Duchess of Castro have spoken with the Minister on numerous issues, including those relating to international politics and the current situation in Israel. The meeting was also attended by the Marquis Giuseppe Ferrajoli, Delegate for Rome and Lazio, the Noble Lawyer Gualtiero Ventura, Vice Delegate for Rome and Lazio and Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General, who illustrated the recent collaborations that the Constantinian Order has initiated with the Armed Forces, reiterating the availability of H.R.H. the Grand Master to provide any type of humanitarian aid that the Ministry deems necessary in this delicate phase. For the Delegation of the Ministry of Defence, the Head of the Legislative Office Gen. Salvatore Luongo, The Diplomatic Advisor Minister Guido De Sanctis, and the Head of the Secretariat Dr. Alessio Anelli were present.