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Welcome to Duke and Duchess of Castro and Family Thread, Part 3
Commencing December 29th, 2022 ​

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"On the occasion of her 18th birthday, Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies posed for an official photo full of meaning.

The Princess wore a precious diadem, created for the occasion by the Neapolitan master goldsmith Generoso De Sieno, named "I Coralli di Capri", whose name is dedicated to Princess Maria Chiara, who bears the title of Duchess of Capri as well as Duchess of Noto.

The theme of this exclusive jewel is spring, a reference to the young age of the Princess and her blossoming into adult life, having been made with flower embroidery, coral petals with pink and salmon shades, embellished with flights of bright and small butterflies brilliant bees."


https://www.instagram.com/p/CoISg21t2Uc/
 
Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara attended the Paris Fashion Week yesterday, March 2, and posed for some extra photos:


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Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara attended the unveiling of the sculpture "No More Time – Oceans are Life" by Paola Buratto Caovilla in Monaco today, March 24:


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Maria Carolina also attended the Monaco Women Forum today:


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The Duke of Castro, Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara took part in the second edition of "La Marche des Animaux" (The Animals' Walk) along the "Promenade des Anglais" in Nice, France, yesterday, March 26:


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The Duke of Castro at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters yesterday, April 15:


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Princess Maria Carolina pays homage to Saint George in the chapel of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George erected by the Dukes of Castro in the Cathedral of the Principality of Monaco, yesterday, April 23.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrZJNsVtAL3/
 
Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara attended the "Jeanne du Barry" screening and the opening ceremony of the 76th annual Cannes film festival today, May 16:


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Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara posed for photos in Cannes today, May 17:


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The ladies still wear clothes that some how are similar. Even the necklaces are tiered. Their mother must be a very big influence. I wish they could choose their own attire. The pant outfits are nice, just do not seem to be the ladies choice.
 
Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara attended the screening of "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny" in Cannes today, May 18:


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Yesterday evening, May 19, Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara attended the Chopard Trophy during the 76th annual Cannes film festival:


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The young ladies look very nice. I am am glad their outfits are not similar.
 
"Sicilian Crown of King Charles di Borbone, the founder of the dynasty. The original Crown was somehow lost in period of Italian unification. The new copy displayed in the National Archives of Naples was inspected by both rival claimants to the throne of the kingdom of Two Sicilies: Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro and Prince Pedro, Duke of Calabria."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsoudUPIAQ2/
 
Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies celebrated her 20th birthday in Nola during the renowned Festival of the Lilies (Festa dei Gigli).
The Royal Family of Bourbon Two Sicilies with Dr. Carlo Buonauro, Mayor of Nola and Dr. Francesco De Falco, President of "Festa dei Gigli" Foundation.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct9sNpfNS2O/

On June 24th, HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, together with HRH Princess Maria Carolina and the Mayor of the city of Portici, inaugurated an extraordinary ceremony where the main Square located in the Royal Palace of Portici was named after his ancestor, King Charles of Bourbon.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuBt4i_NuI5/
 
On June 29, Katalin Novák, President of the Republic of Hungary, received the Duke and Duchess of Castro and their daughters in her residence.
Later, during the same day, the Duke of Castro, went to Pannonhalma, where, received by Archiabate, Mons. Cirill Hortobágyi and the Benedictine monk Konrád Dejcsics visited the library of the Benedictine Order.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuTvQchtAz3/
 
The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera published an interview with Princess Maria Chiara a few days ago.

Maria Chiara talks about her relationship with Prince Christian, who is referred to as a good friend.

Some things she says in the interview:
“The last time I was in Denmark? Two weeks ago".

“It's good for Christian to think about his studies, they are for life”

But how did she and Prince Christian meet? «We've known each other since we were little, my father Carlo is godfather to his younger sister, Josephine... the Bourbon family is related to almost all the royal families or former rulers of Europe, it's a kind of big club: King Felipe VI of Spain is my father's cousin and I am very close to the heiress, Infanta Leonor, who, like me, loves sport and women's football in particular: a passion that cost me dearly: as a child I broke two teeth playing with friends in Montecarlo. Back then, Belgian royalty used to be our summer guests in St Tropez… and one of my best friends is Alexandra of Hanover, the youngest daughter of Caroline of Monaco».

«Yes, with Christian there is a good understanding, a beautiful friendship, we have a lot of fun together. Then he is very sporty, he loves running, playing tennis but he also knows how to be very disciplined. He and his family are very open."
https://www.corriere.it/esteri/23_l...-1e80-11ee-9790-534f50182f9e.shtml?refresh_ce
 
According to ¡HOLA! magazine, Maria Chiara is dating Prince Christian of Denmark.

Blog Real said:
The magazine ¡HOLA! confirms, according to close sources, that Prince Christian of Denmark and Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies have started a relationship.
Both families have agreed that they will not comment out of respect.
Some media have also come to point out that Maria Chiara would have met Queen Margarethe II, Christian's grandmother, and that they could have engaged, an important step that, second ¡HOLA!, they have not taken.
https://www.hola.com/actualidad/202...-borbon-dos-sicilias-pareja-sorpresa-realeza/
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Discussion of this and other reports on the topic can be found in the Danish forum here: Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine, News Part 4: June 2023 -


In June 2023 Maria Chiara announced that she had become World Wildlife Foundation ambassador to Italy and France. (The family divides their time between Monaco, Rome, Paris, and St. Tropez.)
 
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Tatiana Maria said:
According to ¡HOLA! magazine, Maria Chiara is dating Prince Christian of Denmark.







Discussion of this and other reports on the topic can be found in the Danish forum here: Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine, News Part 4: June 2023 -





In June 2023 Maria Chiara announced that she had become World Wildlife Foundation ambassador to Italy and France. (The family divides their time between Monaco, Rome, Paris, and St. Tropez.)
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Not related.. but Maria-Chiara is the spitting image of her mum.. and Maria-Carolina of her dad. Amazing.
Maria-Chiara becomes very pretty. And she is taller than her sister i think. 1.80
As for studies.. i think not very heavy. She announced Harvard but i think is a Monaco Harvard branch....
 
Prince Laurent said the Duke of Castro was for him like a Brother , he is certainly a nice person.
For the Duchess of Castro il will write only that she must be a generous person.
She never stops says her husband.
 
kalnel said:
I don't believe she [Maria Chiara] has actually attended any university yet. Tatler reported that her sister "studied jointly at Harvard and the International University of Monte Carlo, as well as London's Istituto Marangoni." (BTW, that seems very unlikely to me. Harvard, one of the most competitive and highest-ranked universities in the world, would not likely allow "joint studies" with unranked International University of Monte Carlo or a fashion school.)
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According to Chiara's 18th birthday interview with Vanitatis, she studies on the Paris campus of the Istituto Marangoni. I would guess that Tatler is mistaken and her sister is at the same campus, as Paris is one of the cities where they were raised, their father is French, and they seem to have always studied together.

https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencia...n-dos-sicilias-leonor-sofia-princesa_3548408/

Harvard University offers online courses which are open to the general public. That would have been compatible with on-campus courses at the International University of Monaco.

https://www.harvardonline.harvard.edu/
 
Chiara posted a statement on her Instagram on August 29 in English, Italian, and French (but not Danish).

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwh8EK0I8P1/

The English version reads:

I would like to set the records straight with regards to the unfounded rumour that has been circulating about me.

Prince Christian and I share a close friendship.

However, some inaccurate information has been disseminated. At first, this situation has made me smile; however, over time, this rumour has exceeded the limits of common sense and has spiralled becoming at odds with reality.

I believe it is now time to put an end to this rumour.

When important events will occur in my life, I will be happy to share them with you.

While we all enjoy dreaming of fairy tales, what truly matters is reality.
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Crossposted from here.
 
They are never invited to important tiaras events altough the Duchess has the Ancona and the Dragonfly tiaras.
 
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