Representing the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies was the Head of the Royal House, H.R.H. Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders. Representing the House of Wittelsbach were the Head of the House, H.R.H. Prince Franz, Duke of Bavaria, accompanied by H.R.H. Prince Leopold and H.R.H. Princess Sophie.

During the ceremony, the figure of Princess Maria Sophia, Duchess in Bavaria—who became Queen of the Two Sicilies following her marriage to H.M. King Francis II of Bourbon—was solemnly recalled. Particular emphasis was placed on her courageous and decisive role in the defense of the Fortress of Gaeta in 1860, which earned her the epithet “Heroine of Gaeta”. After a long period of exile, she found her final resting place in 1984 in the Bourbon family tomb at the Basilica of Santa Chiara in Naples.

The event also represented a significant moment of encounter between the Heads of the House of Wittelsbach and the House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, marked by the conferment by the Duke of Castro of the title of Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius upon the Duke of Bavaria, formerly Bailiff Knight Grand Cross of Justice with Collar of the Constantinian Order of Saint George, thereby further strengthening the historic and longstanding ties between the two Royal Houses.

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Rome, October 29, 2025– On Saturday 25 October morning, a solemn investiture ceremony of the new Dames and Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George took place at the Basilica of “Santa Croce in Gerusalemme” in Rome.

The new members of the Order were accepted in the Order by His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Grand Master and Head of the Royal House, by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, by Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Calabria and  of Palermo and by H.E. Prince Francesco Ruspoli, Grand Chancellor.

During the ceremony, His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery of Causes of Saints and Grand Prior of the Order, had repeated the message of peace of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, reminding to the new members that the true essence of a Knight is to serve the weakest with humility and love.

In the afternoon Dames and Knights, coming from several countries and after crossing the Holy Door of the Pontifical Archbasilica of Saint Giovanni in Lateran, took part in the international pilgrimage of the Order, on the occasion of the Ordinary Jubilee Year, significantly entitled “ Spiritu Ambulemus”- We walking in the Spirit, born from an inspired and fervent desire of His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies in harmonious agreement with His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Marcello Semeraro and the highest Offices of the Order attending the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, presided by the Cardinal. His Royal Highness the Duke of Castro, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, and by their daughters, TRH Princesses Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara, by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, by His Royal Highness Prince Casimiro of Bourbon Two Sicilies with his daughters TRH Princesses Elena Sofia and Anna Cecilia and by His Royal Highness Prince Francesco of Bourbon Two Sicilies with his son His Royal Highness Prince Antoine.

This ceremony, rich in symbolism and full of Christian charity, helped revive the knightly and missionary spirit of the Order, the vocation to service towards the Holy Church and towards the most fragile and needy of our time. In fact, the entire charitable commitment is destined to support the noble project “Case Famiglia” of St. Peter’s Circle which offers free hospitality to needy families with hospitalized children at Pediatric Hospital Bambin Gesù. At the end of the Solemn Ceremony, a gala dinner was held at the “Circolo della Caccia”, where several national and international personalities from the aristocratic, diplomatic and institutional fields attended. The meeting held this morning between His Royal Highness the Head of  the Royal House and the President of the St. Peter’s Circle, Marquis Niccolò Sacchetti, had sealed this moment of profound significance. On that occasion, the Constantinian Order had provided 100’000 euros largely due to generosity of Knights and Dames of the Order and partly to the Constantinian Order Foundation Charity ETS at the express wish of the Grand Master. The St. Peter’s Circle, authentic expression of  the Christian charity wanted by Blessed Pius IX towards the poor of the city of Rome, continues to represent a beacon of solidarity and service towards the neediest.

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The new Pope has demonstrated, with his long experience and dedication, a strong commitment to the Church in Latin America, working tirelessly to promote a Church that builds bridges of hope and welcome, always at the service of those in greatest need.

The Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies renews its support for the Holy Father in his mission of peace, social justice, and service to the poor, confident that under his leadership the Church will continue to be a beacon of hope for the entire world.

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MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS

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May our prayers and thoughts alleviate his sufferings during these very hard times.

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His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, accompanied by his wife, Her Royal Highness Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, will today attend the official ceremony for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Their Royal Highnesses warmly thank the civil and religious authorities for their invitation to this event.

The restoration of this emblematic building, a symbol of French history and a jewel in the crown of universal heritage, is nearing completion in all its splendour. This achievement testifies to the ability of people to preserve and pass on the treasures inherited from past generations, beyond limits and hardship. The Duke and Duchess of Castro wish to pay tribute to all those who have contributed to this renaissance: craftsmen, architects, workers, patrons and all those who have worked with passion and perseverance on this exceptional project.

Their Royal Highnesses are deeply touched to be able to celebrate this resurrection alongside all those who share the love of this heritage, a testimony to our collective memory and hope for the future.

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H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, delivered the decorations and diplomas of the Sacred Militay Constantinian Order of Saint George, to the 32 members of the family who had not received them yet:

S.A.R. la Principessa Alexandra di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. il Principe Antoine di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. la Principessa Dorothée di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Illustrissimo Signore Philipp Baumbach
Illustrissimo Signore Alexander Baumbach
Illustrissimo Signore Constantin Baumbach

Conte Frederik Creutz
Contessa Sophie Creutz

Illustrissima Signora Maria Margarita Maldonado di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Juan Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Beltrán Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Pedro Lozano Maldonado
Illustrissimo Signore Pelayo Lozano Maldonado

Illustrissima Signora María Claudia Maldonado di Borbone Delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissima Signora María Gabriela Torres Maldonado
Illustrissima Signora María Alejandra Torres Maldonado

Illustrissima Signora María Cecilia Maldonado di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Henrique Hernández Fernández
Illustrissimo Signore Guillermo Hernández Maldonado
Illustrissima Signora María Margarita Hernández Maldonado

Illustrissimo Signore José Luis García de Saéz di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissima Signora Gloria Sara Rodríguez Velilla

Illustrissima Signora Maria Ilia García de Saéz di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
Illustrissimo Signore Miguel Homar García de Sáez
Illustrissima Signora Jimena Homar García de Sáez
Illustrissima Signora Sol Homar García de Sáez

S.A.R. la Principessa Gloria Rubião di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
S.A.R. la Principessa Anna Sofia di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Conte Rodolphe de Vincens de Causans
Conte Amedeo Gérald de Vincens de Causans
Contessa Victoria de Vincens de Causans

This solemn act is linked to the historical commitment of the Constantinian Knights. The Church of San Ferdinando in Naples also became part of the heritage of the Royal House of Bourbon, during the Kingdom of Naples.

“This event – stated H.R.H Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies – enhances the family and historical relationships, also strenghtening our bond with the city of Naples. In memory of our traditions, which date back to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, in accordance with the values of the Constantinian Order we will carry on common projects of social solidarity and humanitarian support in the promotion of peace. These actions reflect our legacy and a practical commitment for the future, in line with the example of our ancestors, who promoted social well-being, art and culture, respecting the principles that have characterised the Royal Family for centuries.”

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