On Sunday May 28th, Prince Charles of Bourbon, accompanied by the Delegate for Naples and Campania of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George Donna Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo di Sant’Elia, was received by the Director of the Museum, Dr Oreste Orvitti, who organized a special visit for the benefit of the Prince and prestigious authorities of the political and academic world.
Prince Charles, appreciating this attention, recalled his participation in the inauguration of the Museum, which took place on 7 October 1989, in the presence of the President of the Republic Francesco Cossiga, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the first railway convoy in Italy.
The Grand Master noted with how much care and innovation the site of Pietrarsa is managed. He was impressed by the new films that illustrate the operation of machines that have revolutionized the world of transport, demonstrating how productive and modern the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was.
Prince Charles was accompanied by Knights and Ladies of the Delegation, such as Leopoldo de Gregorio Cattaneo di Sant’Elia, Elena Aceto di Capriglia, Angelo Giovanni Marciano and Diomede Gersone.
On the occasion of this visit, the Duke of Castro conferred the Constantinian Order of San Giorgio to personalities from the world of politics and culture who, thanks to their activity and commitment, have enhanced the territory and the Bourbon sites on them insistent.
Professor Matteo Lorito, Rector of Federico II University, Professor Danilo Ercolini, Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences of Federico II University, Dr Oreste Orvitti, Director of the Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, Dr Vincenzo Cuomo, Mayor of the Municipality of Portici, the Lawyer Amilcare Troiano, former President of the National Park of Vesuvius and Cilento National Park, Dr Gennaro Miranda, President of the Ville Vesuviane, Dr Aristide Valente, President of the Agro-Food Consortium ALMA SEGES were awarded.