Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (born 2003)

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Princess Maria Carolina
Duchess of Calabria and Palermo
Born (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 21)
Rome, Italy
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Italian: Maria Carolina Chantal Eduarda Beatriz Jenara di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
House Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Father Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro
MotherCamilla Crociani
Occupationsocialite, model, social media influencer
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Last updated: 3 December 2024

Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Calabria, Duchess of Palermo (Italian: Maria Carolina di Borbone delle Due Sicilie; born 23 June 2003) is an Italian socialite, model, and social media influencer. She is the eldest daughter and heiress of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, the disputed head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

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Early life, family, and education

Maria Carolina was born in Rome on 23 June 2003 to Camilla Crociani, an Italian socialite and heiress, and Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, the disputed head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. [1] [2] Her maternal grandmother is the actress Edy Vessel, Countess Vitalini. Her paternal grandfather was Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Castro. She is the older sister of Princess Maria Chiara. [3]

She grew up between Paris, Monte Carlo, and Rome. [4] Maria Carolina was homeschooled, following the International Cambridge Educational System and regulations set in place by the National Centre for Distance Education, supervised by the Department of Education of Monaco. [5] She went on to study at the International University of Monaco, Harvard University, and the Istituto Marangoni. [4] [6]

Career, public life, and charitable work

Maria Carolina is an ambassador for the Passion Sea Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on ocean conservation. [7] She is also involved in charitable work with the International Red Cross and the World Wide Fund for Nature. [4]

In 2014, she made a cameo appearance in biographical drama film Grace of Monaco . [7] [5] She modeled for Chopard, Louis Vuitton, and Pucci. [7] [5] Maria Carolina is a patroness of Rokethon, a Monaco-based charity for abandoned dogs. [4]

In 2016, following her father's abolishment of Salic law, she became the heiress apparent to the headship of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. [8] [5]

In 2019, she was presented to society at le Bal des débutantes in Paris. [9] [10] She was dressed by Ralph & Russo for the event, and escorted by Prince Léopold of Nassau, son of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg. [9]

Maria Carolina is a social media influencer, with large followings on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. [5] [6]

In October 2024, she attended the opening of Christie's Asia Pacific Headquarters in Hong Kong. [8]

Personal life

Maria Carolina is fluent in six languages; Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Russian. [7]

In July 2024, she hosted a lavish 21st birthday party at the Cervo Hotel at Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. [7]

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