TRH the Duke and Duchess of Castro and Family 2: June 2008-

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The Duke and Duchess of Castro attended the gala night following the 71st Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2013.



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[cupito]

it doesn't look like they will have a son so we may not see another Duke of Castro.

[USCtrojan]

Originally Posted by cupito

it doesn't look like they will have a son so we may not see another Duke of Castro.

Is there not anyone else who claim his title? A daughter? A brother?

[maria-olivia]

The Duke of Castro has 2 girls and the Prince of Venice has 2 girls only Aymone has sons. What will happen for the next generation ?

[MAfan]

At the death of the Duke of Castro, his successor will most likely be his second cousin, Prince Franz or by Franz's son Prince Antoine.
Currently the heir presumptive to the Duke of Castro's claims is Prince Antoine, born in 1929, the eldest son of the late Prince Gabriel (the youngest brother of the Duke of Castro's grandfather). Given his old age, I expect that he won't actually succeed to the Duke of Castro, but rather his son or grandson will.

ETA: the current line of succession to the Castro claims is:

1- Prince Antoine, b. 1929, eldest son of the late Prince Gabriel (brother of Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro);
2- Prince Franz, b. 1960, eldest son of Prince Antoine;
3- Prince Antoine, b. 2003, son of Prince Franz;
4- Prince Gennaro, b. 1966, second son of Prince Antoine;
5- Prince Casimir, b. 1938, younger son of Prince Gabriel;
6- Prince Luis, b. 1970, eldest son of Prince Casimir;
7- Prince Alexander, b. 1974, younger son of Prince Casimir; he is a priest.

[maria-olivia]

Thanks MAfan and for the Prince of Venice ??

[MAfan]

I don't want to delve into the debate of the dynastic rights of Vittorio Emanuele and Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, which would also be very off topic here; however - even considering that Emanuele Filiberto has dynastic rights - the Salic law followed by the House of Savoy prevents his daughters from having succession rights; therefore the Headship of the Royal House will eventually go to Prince Aimone and his two sons Prince Umberto and Prince Amedeo.

[QueenS5]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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The Duke and Duchess of Castro attended the gala night following the 71st Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2013.

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That is a beautiful gown. :-) GORGEOUS

[iceflower]

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The Duke and Duchess of Castro attended the 30th anniversary gala dinner of the Latin America Night in Monaco yesterday, July 20. Prince Albert of Monaco was present as well.



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The Duke and Duchess of Castro were among the guests at the Love Ball hosted by Natalia Vodianova in support of The Naked Heart Foundation in Monaco on July 27, 2013.


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The Duke and Duchess of Castro attended the annual Red Cross Ball in Monaco last Friday, August 2nd:



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[maria-olivia]

Of course they were there as always same attitude !

[iceflower]

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On September 14 the Duchess of Castro has honoured English sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who was voted Personnalité de la Mer 2013 (Personality of the Sea 2013) at the Monaco Classic Week 2013.



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[zarat]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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On September 14 the Duchess of Castro has honoured English sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who was voted Personnalité de la Mer 2013 (Personality of the Sea 2013) at the Monaco Classic Week 2013.



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The Duchess has really ameliorated her style: she's older but she looks more elegant.

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On 2 and 3 December, the Duke of Castro paid an official visit to Tirana, the capital city of Albania. He was accompanied by Crown Prince Leka of Albania, Cardinal Martino, the Grand Prior of the Constantinian Order of Saint George and Balboni Aqua, an ambassador. The Duke of Castro was received by Crown Prince Leka at his residence in Tirana:

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Le duc de Castro en visite chez le prince Leka II des Albanais | Noblesse & Royautés

[HereditaryPrincess]

The Duke of Castro was recently awarded The Grand Cross of the Order of Malta:

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Le duc de Castro décoré par l’Ordre de Malte | Noblesse & Royautés

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Yesterday, February 6, the Duchess of Castro attended the funeral of Michel Pastor in Monaco. Michel Pastor was a builder, art collector, chairman of AS Monaco Football Club from 2004-2008 and owner of the luxury food brand Hédiard for 12 years.



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Duke of Castro invested into the Portuguese Royal Order of Vila Viçosa - Sito Ufficiale del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio | Official Site of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George | Site Officiel de l

[LadyOlivia]

Originally Posted by cupito

it doesn't look like they will have a son so we may not see another Duke of Castro.

It is highly-doubtful that Camilla will have anymore children. Carolina is 11 and Chiara is 9 and both Camilla and Carlo dote on their daughters. Carlo often remarks that life with "3 woman of very strong opinions keeps me on my toes!" Despite her detractors, Camilla isn't obsessed with providing an "heir." I have known her since our days at university and NEVER recall her lamenting about not having a son. That being said, I believe the recent Act of Reconciliation will eventually iron out all the succession issues.

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The Duke and Duchess of Castro attended the annual Rose Ball in Monaco yesterday evening, March 29:



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