Her Royal Highness
Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies
Duchess of Castro
Princess
Camilla of Bourbon
Two Sicilies
Duchess of Castro
Her Royal Highness Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies was born in Rome on April 5, 1971. Raised in Switzerland, France, and Mexico, she completed her education in New York, attending Marymount High School and New York University.
Since 1998 she has been married to H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George. The couple lives between Rome, Monaco, and Paris with their daughters, Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara.
A polyglot, she speaks fluent Italian, French, English, Spanish, and Japanese. A leading figure in the international activities of the Royal House, she combines institutional commitment, philanthropy, and cultural promotion, distinguished by a contemporary vision of public service and solidarity.
PHILANTHROPY AND HUMANITARIAN COMMITMENT
Her Royal Highness plays a central role in the charitable and humanitarian activities of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, contributing to international initiatives dedicated to fighting poverty, healthcare, education, and emergency relief.
She is Ambassador of the Order’s activities and Chief Executive Officer of the Charitable Foundation named after her.
In 2016 she founded the Princess Camilla of Bourbon Charitable Foundation, with the aim of promoting educational projects and supporting scientific development, with particular attention to emerging contexts.
Through her initiatives, she supports programs related to education as a fundamental tool for social progress and emancipation, particularly for younger generations.
She actively collaborates with numerous international organizations, including UNICEF, Red Cross, AMADE, Olave Baden-Powell Society, Amitié sans Frontières, Monaco Against Autism, and Les Enfants de Frankie, offering concrete support to vulnerable children and families.
As Ambassador of “Salvamamme,” she promotes initiatives in favor of mothers in difficulty, while collaborations with hospital facilities such as IDI Hospital and the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monaco testify to her commitment to maternal and pediatric health.
For her work on behalf of women, in 2016 she received the UN Women for Peace Humanitarian Award.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL PROTECTION
Engaged for years in environmental protection, Princess Camilla is an ambassador for WWF Italy and supports projects for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.
She has also promoted collaborations with institutions such as the Jacques Rougerie Foundation, under the patronage of the Institut de France, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for marine protection and sustainability.
At the same time, she is a strong supporter of the arts and artisanal traditions, with particular attention to the heritage of Southern Italy: from silk weaving to jewelry, from leather goods to perfumery.
In her role as Honorary Ambassador of the Monaco Chamber of Fashion, she has fostered dialogue between tradition and contemporary creativity, supporting cultural industries.
LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Princess Camilla represents a leading figure in the institutional and dynastic activities of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, contributing to the promotion of values of solidarity, responsibility, and international cooperation.
She presides over and supports numerous initiatives that integrate philanthropy, culture, and innovation, as also demonstrated by her role in the Influencer Awards, dedicated to personalities capable of generating positive impact.
Her journey also includes involvement in family business activities in the finance, defense, aerospace, and security sectors, reflecting a modern vision of leadership capable of combining tradition, diplomacy, and global development.
Titles
DAME GRAND CROSS OF JUSTICE OF THE SACRED MILITARY CONSTANTINIAN ORDER OF SAINT GEORGE
DAME GRAND CROSS OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF FRANCIS I
DAME GRAND CROSS OF HONOUR AND DEVOTION – SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA
DAME GRAND CROSS OF THE ORDER OF SAN CARLOS – REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA
ORDER OF MOTHER TERESA – REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
DAME GRAND CROSS WITH SILVER STAR OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF DANILO I – ROYAL HOUSE OF MONTENEGRO
DAME GRAND CROSS WITH SILVER STAR OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF DANILO I – ROYAL HOUSE OF MONTENEGRO
FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) OCTOBER 2011
DAME GRAND CROSS OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF SAINT ISABELLA – ROYAL HOUSE OF BRAGANZA – PORTUGAL
