On behalf of the entire Constantine Order as well, I join today, on the day of his funeral, in the grief of all those who knew and esteemed him, and I pray that his soul may find rest in the mercy of God.

Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies
Grand Master
Head of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies

L'articolo Condolences for the Passing of His Eminence Cardinal Camillo Ruini<br/> proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The memory of Saint Ferdinand, a Christian sovereign distinguished for justice, charity, and devotion, recalls the values that inspired the work and witness of Prince Ferdinand, whose memory remains alive within the Royal House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and the Constantinian family.

L'articolo Commemoration of Saint Ferdinand<br/> proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Rome, May 28, 2026 – On the centenary of the birth of H.R.H. Prince Ferdinand of Bourbon Two Sicilies, former Duke of Castro, the Constantinian Order of Saint George deferentially remembers his figure, his high sense of duty, and his constant dedication to the values of dynastic and Christian tradition.

Born in 1926, Prince Ferdinand knew how to embody with dignity and spirit of service the historical heritage of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, safeguarding its spiritual, cultural, and chivalric principles during complex years deeply marked by the changes in European history. A man of profound faith and authentic nobility of soul, he dedicated his life to defending the values of family, solidarity, and the continuity of dynastic institutions.

Father of H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, current Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Constantinian Order of Saint George, Prince Ferdinand transmitted to successive generations the sense of moral responsibility and commitment to others, leaving an example that remains alive today in the memory of Constantinian Knights and Dames.

L'articolo Centenary of the Birth of H.R.H. Prince Ferdinand of Bourbon Two Sicilies proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, wishes, in his own name and on behalf of the entire Constantinian Order of Saint George, to express to the Holy Father the deepest esteem of filial devotion and fervent good wishes.

During this first year of Pontificate, the voice of Leo XIV has risen steadfastly in defense of peace, justice, and the poorest. The Constantinian Order, which for centuries has placed the glorification of the Cross and the defense of the Holy Roman Apostolic Church at the center of its mission, fully identifies with this magisterium and renews its commitment to the service of the Gospel and of the most needy brothers.

With the hope that this Pontificate may continue to be a beacon of peace for the Church and for the world.

Carlo
Duke of Castro

L'articolo Message from H.R.H. the Grand Master on the Occasion of the First Anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Rome, April 23th, 2026 – H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master, wishes to express his deepest appreciation and gratitude to Noble Ranieri Gastone, Count Adorni Braccesi, for his commitment and dedication over the years during which he excellently led the Delegation, following his resignation from the position of Delegate for Tuscany.

On this day, H.R.H. Prince Carlo has decided to appoint Count Guido Francesco Poccianti, Noble of Livorno, Knight of Justice, as the new Delegate for Tuscany. The new Delegate can be contacted at the following email address:: delegato.toscana@ordine-costantiniano.it

L'articolo Acknowledgment and Appointment of a New Delegate for Tuscany proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

H.R.H. the Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, extends to the Knights and Dames his most heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the feast of Saint George.

In celebrating the Holy Patron of the Constantinian Order, the Grand Master hopes that his example may continue to inspire each person in their daily challenges, sustaining steadfastness of faith in the example of those who succeeded in defeating evil by following God’s will.

L'articolo Message of H.R.H the Duke of Castro on the Occasion of the Feast of Saint George proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Dearest Knights and Dames,

on the occasion of the feast of Saint George, glorious martyr and heavenly patron of our beloved Order, I wish to extend to each of you my heartfelt greetings, together with a thought of fraternal communion and the hope of a renewed commitment to the Christian life.

The figure of Saint George, so dear to our tradition, does not belong only to the memory of the past, but continues to question the present. His witness, marked by a clear faith and constant fidelity to Christ even unto martyrdom, reminds us of the truth of our vocation. Even today, in fact, we are faced with trials no less demanding: tensions between people, bloody wars in many regions of the world, and the spread of a culture marked by opposition, violence, and disdain for the dignity of human life.

In this context, we are called to understand more deeply the meaning of our belonging to the Order. Ours is a commitment not expressed through weapons, or arms, but through the following of the Gospel; a commitment that finds its strength in prayer and its concrete form in charity. It is there that the Christian leads the good fight: in the silence of prayer and generous service.

Peace, which we so deeply desire and invoke, cannot be imposed from the outside, but is born from reconciled and renewed hearts. With words that are at once simple and demanding, Pope Leo XIV, in his first greeting, reminded the Church and the world: ‘Peace be with all of you!’ It is a wish that increasingly becomes a responsibility. To embrace it means allowing ourselves to be formed in a peace that is first built in prayer, “on our knees”, and that becomes visible in our actions, in hands opened to encounter and sharing. A peace—as he himself recalled—‘unarmed and disarming,’ capable of touching hearts and transforming relationships.

In this horizon also stands our history, which has its roots in the very beginnings of the Christian era. It is not a heritage to be preserved only externally, but a living tradition that must be continually embodied in daily choices and attitudes. The virtues that distinguish our path – faith, justice, and charity – today find a fertile field of exercise precisely in dedication to the weakest and in the promotion of the dignity of every person.

On this day, I extend a respectful and sincere good wish to our Grand Master, H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, that he may continue to guide the Order with wisdom and a spirit of service, sustaining in all of us the desire for an ever more authentic witness.

To each of you I renew the invitation to live your belonging with awareness and responsibility: not as a social status, but as a concrete commitment. Our time calls for believers capable of doing good with discretion, of caring for those who suffer, and of building bonds of fraternity. It is along this path that our presence becomes credible.

We entrust our prayers and our vows to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Angels and Saints, and of Saint George.

With affection and blessing, Marcello Cardinale Semeraro
Grand Prior

L'articolo Message of H.E. the Grand Prior on the Occasion of the Feast of Saint George proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon of Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, sends his heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and joyful Easter to all Knights and Dames of the Order, as well as to their families. The Grand Master hopes that the Resurrection of Christ may represent for each of them a moment of inner and spiritual renewal, and mark the beginning of a period of peace and stability.

L'articolo Message from H.R.H the Duke of Castro on the occasione of Easter proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Dearest Knights and Dames,

as we approach Holy Easter, the beating heart of our faith, I wish to address to you a message of comunion, prayer and renewed hope in the Risen Lord.

May the light of the Resurrection, which breaks through the darkness of the tomb, illuminate our hearts and renew in each of us the awareness of the victory of life over death, of love over hatred, of peace over violence. As Pope Leo XIV recalled: “Peace is born in the reconciled heart and spreads as an active gift in the history of humanity.” And again: “There is no night so dark that the light of the Risen Christ cannot illumine.”

In this time marked by profound suffering, we cannot fail to turn our gaze to the tragedies affecting so many peoples in various parts of the world, particularly in these holy days in the Middle East and in the devastated Land of Jesus, where the mystery of our redemption was accomplished. The wounds of conflict, the suffering of the innocent, and the cry of those deprived of dignity and hope call upon our Christian conscience and our concrete commitment.

In this context, I wish to express, also on your behalf, sentiments of sincere gratitude to the family and to the Grand Master of our beloved Order, His Royal Highness Prince Carlo of Bourbon of Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro for the firm and generous guidance with which he continues to promote the values of faith, charity and service.

Dear Knights and Dames, Easter calls us all to be the credible witnesses of the Risen Lord in our daily lives. May our belonging to the Constantinian Order never be merely a distinguishing sign, but increasingly become a concrete witness of Christian life, in fidelity to the Gospel and in dedication to works of charity, especially toward the weakest and those in need.

With these sentiments, I wish you and your dear families, a Holy Easter filled with grace, certain that, even in the adversities of the present time, the Lord continues to work wonders and to bring forth seeds of goodness.

Christ is risen, alleluia! He is truly risen alleluia. This is our hope, this is our mission.

With heartfelt blessing,

Marcello Card. Semeraro
Grand Prior

L'articolo Message from H.E. The Grand Prior On the Occasion of Easter proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

On March 25th, the Monumental Complex of the Belvedere of San Leucio opened its doors for a day that marks a turning point between historical memory and a vision of renewed revival. On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Colony, the Orizzonti Foundation, in synergy with national and local institutions, promoted a solemn celebration dedicated to what was once one of the most advanced experiments in welfare and social innovation in Europe.

The solemnity of the event was marked by the participation of T.R.H.s Prince Carlo and Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, a testament to the historical and cultural bond that gave rise to this site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The day featured discussions between government representatives, local institutions, and leading figures of the territory, in a dialogue aimed at relaunching the role of San Leucio in the contemporary cultural and productive landscape. The proceedings were introduced and coordinated by the historian and essayist Paolo Mieli.

“San Leucio is the manifesto of a new productive and cultural humanism,” emphasized Giuseppe Menniti, President of the Orizzonti Foundation. “With the Leucian Year, we intend to transform memory into a living project, bringing Caserta back to the center of the international debate on labor and regeneration. We are not merely celebrating an anniversary, but starting again a driving force of civilization which, today as 250 years ago, shows the way to combine excellence of inventivness, the beauty of art, and the value of social cohesion.”

The initiative is part of the broader program of the Leucian Year, a structured calendar of cultural, institutional, and scientific events aimed at restoring both historical and contemporary centrality to the experience of San Leucio, relaunching its value in the national and international public debate.

Founded in 1776 by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, San Leucio immediately established itself as a manufacturing excellence and a laboratory of civilization. Through the renowned “Leucian Code,” the Colony introduced revolutionary principles for its time, such as compulsory education, labor protection, equality between men and women, and attention to public health, outlining a model of community that today, in the era of major economic and digital transformations, once again challenges the present with extraordinary relevance.

For over two centuries, the name of San Leucio has been synonymous with unparalleled production quality. Its silks, born from the meeting of technological innovation and artisanal mastery, have lasted over history, adorning institutional buildings and royal residences, and helping define worldwide the value of Italian craftsmanship. Today, that same community seeks to reaffirm its vocation and manufacturing greatness, relaunching them through renewed awareness of its cultural heritage, transforming San Leucio’s historical legacy into an active driver of development, identity, and international projection.

In the afternoon of the same day, H.R.H. Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by her consort and H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, visited the historic silk mills of San Leucio, a symbolic place of manufacturing tradition and Italian artisanal excellence.

The visit aimed to highlight the fundamental role of women in the history of the Royal Colony.
“San Leucio represents an extraordinary chapter of our history, in which women played a central role not only in production, but in building a community founded on fairness and respect,” declared the Princess. “Visiting the silk mills today means paying tribute to this heritage and reaffirming how relevant it still is to invest in talent and in the promotion of women’s work.”

The Princess also emphasized the personal and symbolic value of the visit, linked to her family’s history and to the meaning that San Leucio continues to hold as a model of social and cultural progress. “For my family, this place is not only memory, but a concrete example of vision and responsibility, inviting us to look to the future with awareness.”

L'articolo San Leucio: Utopia Becomes the Future. Solemn Celebration for the Two and a Half Centuries of the Royal Colony proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

On the occasion of Palm Sunday, H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master, wishes to address a brief message to all the Knights and Dames of the Order:

In expressing the hope that the forthcoming Easter festivities may be experienced in a spirit of serenity and harmony, I would like to extend to all of you and your families my warmest wishes on the Occasion of Palm Sunday, with the hope that it may represent a moment of reflection and a peaceful and meaningful beginning of the period leading to Easter.

L'articolo Message from H.R.H. the Duke of Castro On the Occasion of Palm Sunday proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Rome, March 20th, 2026– In commemoration of the passing of H.R.H. Prince Ferdinand of Bourbon Two Sicilies, 17th Duke of Castro and Grand Master and Head of the Dynastic Orders, H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, 18th Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House and current Grand Master, wishes to pay tribute to the memory of his distinguished Father, recalling with sincere emotion his remarkable human qualities, his profound nobility of spirit and his constant commitment to serving the traditions and values of the Royal House.

In renewing his memory, he also wishes to highlight how the example he left continues to inspire his own work and those of all who identify with the principles of dedication, responsibility and spirit of service that characterized his life.

L'articolo 18th Anniversary of the passing of H.R.H. Prince Ferdinand of Bourbon Two Sicilies proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.