I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Delegation of Naples and Campania of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, and to all the staff of Palazzo Salerno, for their dedication, willingness and commitment in organising the various events.
Special thanks go to Father Mario Savarese, Rector of the Royal Pontifical Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito, for his spiritual participation and for accompanying such an important occasion for the Knights and Dames of the Order with the celebration of the Eucharist, recalling the importance of faith and Christian witness as the foundations of our commitment.
To the Delegate for Naples and Campania, Marchioness Donna Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo, I extend my appreciation for the work carried out and for the spirit of belonging she has demonstrated. I also wish to express my gratitude to the staff of Palazzo Salerno, whose professionalism and courteous cooperation helped ensure that the ceremony was conducted with the dignity and solemnity befitting the occasion, with particular thanks to Colonel Marco Pastore.
My sincere thanks also go to the Lorenzo Perosi Polyphonic Choir, whose singing enriched the celebration, and to Colonel Alberto Valent, Commandant of the Nunziatella Military School, who attended together with a group of cadets.
I would also like to thank the various associations and organisations in attendance: the Il Giglio Association, the 3D Association (Donne, Diritti, Destini), Asso.Gio.Ca, the young people from the Don Bosco community of Ercolano, and the prayer group from the Santuario della Madonna dell’Arco. Their participation made the day even more meaningful.
Finally, I wish to thank everyone present and all those whose efforts made the success of the day possible, helping to make these occasions particularly meaningful for the entire Constantinian Family.
Moments such as these represent precious opportunities to strengthen the bonds of fraternity, friendship and spiritual communion that unite the members of our Order, renewing our fidelity to its founding principles and to the mission of faith, charity and service that we are called to bear witness to every day.
May my warmest thanks reach each and every one of you, together with my personal appreciation and deepest gratitude.
Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Duke of Castro
Head of the Royal House
Grand Master
