The Olympic Flame in Naples: H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Among the Torchbearers

Naples, 23 December 2025 – –  Naples welcomed one of the most solemn and symbolic moments on the journey towards Milano-Cortina 2026. H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, took part as a torchbearer in the Olympic Flame ceremony, joining the Naples leg of the relay that symbolically unites the country in the spirit of sport, peace and universal values.
The Prince’s presence represented a natural combination of sporting excellence, institutional responsibility and social commitment. His profound passion for sport is reflected in an outstanding career: a nine-time World Sailing Champion in the Smeralda 888 class, he is an example of discipline, determination and team spirit, principles that fully embody the Olympic ethos.
Alongside his sporting achievements stands his longstanding humanitarian and civic commitment as Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George. Through the Order, he promotes and supports healthcare, educational, welfare and charitable initiatives, particularly those aimed at the most vulnerable members of society, both in Italy and abroad. Inspired by Christian values, solidarity and service, this work represents a central part of his institutional and personal mission.
Further recognition of the international significance of this commitment is reflected in the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George’s special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), bearing witness to its active role in addressing major social and humanitarian issues worldwide.
During the ceremony, H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies stated:
“Carrying the Olympic Flame is a profound honour and a great responsibility. The Flame represents not only sport, but also what sport teaches us: respect, sacrifice, solidarity and hope. These are values I have experienced as an athlete and continue to promote through my institutional and humanitarian commitment. Naples, with its spirit and history, is the ideal place to renew this universal message.”
The Prince’s participation in the Olympic Flame ceremony is therefore part of a consistent path that brings together sport, ethics and service to the community, reaffirming the value of sport as a means of dialogue, inclusion and the building of a shared future.