Category: Grand Magistry Communications

  • MESSAGE OF HIS EMINENCE THE GRAND PRIOR FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY EASTER 2019

    Rome, April 10th 2019 – In the occasion of the Solemnity of the Holy Easter, His Eminence Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, Grand Prior, sent a message to all Knights and Dames of the Order.

    Click HERE for the full message.

     

  • Message of His Eminence the Grand Prior on the new Investiture Rite

    red_crossRome, March 19th 2018 –  His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, Grand Prior, drafted a message directed to all the Knights and Dames on the occasion of the new investiture rite’s promulgation.

    Click HERE to read His Eminence’s message.

  • HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House conferred the insigna as Dame Grand Cross of Grace to the President of the Senate of the Republic, Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati

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    ©2019 Fotografico, Senato della Repubblica
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    ©2019 Fotografico, Senato della Repubblica

    On February 28th, 2019, the President of the Senate of the Republic, Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati, received His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House.
    During the meeting, which took place at the Senate of the Italian Republic, HRH The Duke of Castro, as Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, has promoted the President of the Senate of the Republic, appointing her Dame Grand Cross of Grace of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
    HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master, was accompanied by the Grand Prefect HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies; by the Grand Chancellor H.E. Prince Francesco Ruspoli; by the Counselor of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies H.E. Ambassador Umberto Vattani; by the Vice Delegate for the city of Rome Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello and by the Secretary General Dr Giampaolo Grazian.

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  • Official ceremony during which His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House conferred the Insignia as Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius and the Collar of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George to His Most Eminent Highness Fra ‘Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

    During the solemn ceremony, the Head of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies conferred to the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta the Insignia as Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius and the collar of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George.

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    His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto received HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro at the Magistral Palace of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
    During the meeting, HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, as Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, conferred to His Most Eminent Highness Fra ‘Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, the Insignia as Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius and the collar of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, in the presence of the Grand Chancellor H.E. Albrecht Freiherr Von Boeselager, Knight Grand Cross of Justice since 1993, the Receiver of the Common Treasury H.E. János Conte Esterházy de Galántha, H.E. the Prelate Jean Laffitte, as well as the Secretary General of Foreign Affairs of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, H.E. Ambassador Stefano Ronca.
    HRH the Duke of Castro, Grand Master and Head of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, was accompanied by the Grand Prefect HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies; by the Grand Prior H.E. Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino; by the Grand Chancellor H.E. Prince Francesco Ruspoli; by the Delegate of Rome H.H. Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona; by the Ambassador of Italy to the Holy See and to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta H.E. Ambassador Pietro Sebastiani; by the Counselor of the Royal House H.E. Ambassador Umberto Vattani and by the Secretary General HE Dr Giampaolo Grazian.

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  • HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House granted General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome the decoration of Commander of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George

    HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d'Aragona, Delegate of Rome, General Francesco Diella and Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Vice Delegate of Rome wait for the Grand Master's arrival
    HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome, General Francesco Diella and Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Vice Delegate of Rome wait for the Grand Master’s arrival
    HRH the Duke of Castro and General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome
    HRH the Duke of Castro and General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome

     

    HRH the Duke of Castro and General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome
    HRH the Duke of Castro and General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome

    On March 1st, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro visited the Military Polyclinic of Rome where he was received by Division General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome, Major General Giacomo Mammana, Director of the hospital and Brigadier General Roberto Rossetti. On that occasion, General Francesco Diella, Director of the Military Policlinic of Rome, was promoted to Commander of Merit.

    The meeting was promoted by H.H. Prince Don Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome and by Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Vice Delegate of Rome and was organized by General Diella himself, who also is Councilor for Relations with Armed forces, police forces and civil protection of the Delegation of Rome, in the presence of Dr Massimo Barra, Representative of the city of Castel Gandolfo and member of the Permanent Commission of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
    HRH Duke of Castro participated in a solemn Mass, presided over by the Military Ordinary, Bishop H.E. Msgr. Santo Marcianò, at the Church “Salus Infirmorum” of the Military Policlinic, assisted by the permanent deacon, the National President of the UNITALSI Dr Antonio Diella

     

    Exchange of presents between HRH the Grand Master and General Francesco Diella
    Exchange of presents between HRH the Grand Master and General Francesco Diella
    In the presence of HRH the Grand Master, HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d'Aragona, Delegate of Rome, gives his promotion diploma to General Francesco Diella
    In the presence of HRH the Grand Master, HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome, gives his promotion diploma to General Francesco Diella

     

    The Constantinian delegations participates in the Solemn Mass
    The Constantinian delegations participates in the Solemn Mass

     

    From left: Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Major General Giacomo Mammana, HRH the Duke of Castro, General Francesco Diella, Dr Antonio Diella, Professor Massimo Barra, H.H. Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d'Aragona
    From left: Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Major General Giacomo Mammana, HRH the Duke of Castro, General Francesco Diella, Dr Antonio Diella, Professor Massimo Barra, H.H. Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona

     

    The Constantinian delegation with the officers and the Military Ordinary Bishop H.E. Msgr. Santo Marcianò after the solemn liturgy
    The Constantinian delegation with the officers and the Military Ordinary Bishop H.E. Msgr. Santo Marcianò after the solemn liturgy
  • HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House granted General Enzo Vecciarelli, Chief of the Defence Staff the decoration of Knight Grand Cross of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George

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    On February 28th  2019, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Enzo Vecciarelli, welcomed HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro at the Ministry of Defense.

    During the ceremony HRH the Duke of Castro, as Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, promoted General Vecciarelli, appointing him Knight Grand Cross of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, in the presence of the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, General Luigi Francesco De Leverano.

    The Head of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies was accompanied by the Grand Prefect HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies; by the Grand Chancellor HE Prince Francesco Ruspoli; by the Counselor of the Royal House HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani; by the Vice Delegate of Rome Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello and by the Secretary General HE Dr Giampaolo Grazian.

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  • RENEWAL OF THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE COSTANTINIAN ORDER AND IDI, INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGY OF THE IMMACULATE

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    Rome, February 28th, 2019 -HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, has renewed, together with Mr. Antonio Maria Leozappa, President of the Luigi Maria Monti Foundation, the Convention between the Constantinian Order and the Institute of Dermatology of the Immaculate (IDI) located in Rome, signed on November 20th, 2017. The ceremony took place at the Chancellery of the Order, in the presence of HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master and of Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General of the Order.

  • HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House granted Captain Filippo Marini, Commander of the Port Authority of Rome Fiumicino, the decoration of Grand Officer of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George

    Captain Filippo Marini describes the Port Authorities' activities
    Captain Filippo Marini describes the Port Authorities’ activities
    Exchange of gifts between HRH the Duke of Castro and Captain Filippo Marini
    Exchange of gifts between HRH the Duke of Castro and Captain Filippo Marini

    On February 27th, 2019, Captain Filippo Marini, Commander of the Port Authority of Rome Fiumicino, welcome HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro at the Command of the Coast Guard of Rome Fiumicino. During the meeting HRH the Duke of Castro, as Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, promoted Captain Marini to the rank of Grand Officer of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, in the presence of the Command Officers.

    HRH the Grand Master was accompanied by the Grand Chancellor HE Prince Francesco Ruspoli; by the Delegate of Rome HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona; by the Vice Delegate of Rome Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello and by the Secretary General HE Dr Giampaolo Grazian.

    In the presence of HRH the Duke of Castro, HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d'Aragona, Delegate of Rome, gives Captain Filippo Marini his diploma
    In the presence of HRH the Duke of Castro, HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome, gives Captain Filippo Marini his diploma

     

    The delegations listens to the description of the activities carried out by the Port Authorities
    The delegations listens to the description of the activities carried out by the Port Authorities       
    Captain Filippo Marini surrounded by the command Officers. From left: HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d'Aragona, Delegate of Rome, HRH the Grand Master, HE Prince Francesco Ruspoli, Grand Chancelor, Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Vice Delegate of Rome, Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General
    Captain Filippo Marini surrounded by the command Officers and the Constantinian delegation. From left: HH Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, Delegate of Rome, HRH the Grand Master, HE Prince Francesco Ruspoli, Grand Chancelor, Count Riccardo Langosco di Langosco dei Conti Palatini di Lomello, Vice Delegate of Rome, Dr Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General
    HRH the Duke of Castro gives the decoration to Captain Filippo Marini
    HRH the Duke of Castro gives the decoration to Captain Filippo Marini

     

  • A Birthday dedicated to solidarity for H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro

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    Prince Charles has decided to share this special day with those who have difficulties, offering them several medications

    A birthday full of love for the family, but also for those who have difficulties. On February 24th, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, turned 56. The Prince has decided to celebrate privately, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends, but, on this very special day, decided to make a gesture of solidarity in favor of the needy people.

    Thanks to the help of the Delegate of Rome, H.H. Prince Lelio Niccolò Orsini d’Aragona, the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, whose Grand Master is Prince Charles, will donate 1.799 bottles of Proporal cough syrup for adults, 2.940 bottles of Proporal cough syrup for children, 176 Thermoplus bottle heaters, 444 Silver Cross thermometers, 476 Silver Cross digital thermometers and 152 boxes of 16 hypoallergenic assorted patches for children. All medications will be delivered to the Diocesan Caritas of Rome and to the Salvamamme Association.

    Always very sensitive to current events and social problems, Prince Charles has expressed the desire to contribute through this donation, in a period characterized by flu peaks.

  • Message by HRH the Grand Master

    February 14th, 2019 – Click HERE to read HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies’ message, concerning the celebrations to remember the resistance in Gaeta.