Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies

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Princess Maria Chiara
Duchess of Noto and Capri
Born (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 19)
Rome, Italy
Names
Italian: Maria Chiara Carola Luisa Carmen di Borbone delle Due Sicilie
House Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Father Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro
MotherCamilla Crociani
Occupationsocialite, philanthropist, social media influencer
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Last updated: 3 December 2024

Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto and Capri (Italian: Maria Chiara di Borbone delle Due Sicilie; born 1 January 2005) is an Italian socialite, philanthropist, and social media influencer. She serves as the ambassador for the World Wide Fund for Nature.

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Early life, family, and education

Maria Chiara was born in Rome on 1 January, 2005 to Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro and Camilla Crociani. [1] She is the younger sister of Princess Maria Carolina. [2] [3] [4] She grew up between Paris, Monte Carlo, and Rome. [5]

She graduated from Istituto Marangoni and continued her studies at Harvard University. [5]

Adult life and charity work

Maria Chiara is a patroness of the Monaco-based charity Rokethon, which raises money for abandoned dogs, and an ambassador of the ocean conservation nonprofit organization Passion Sea Project. [5] [6] She worked with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and supported animal welfare causes through animal adoption, awareness campaigns, and volunteer efforts. [7] She was appointed as the ambassador for the Worldwide Fund for Nature in France and Italy. [7]

She is a social media influencer, with large followings on Instagram and TikTok. [8] She co-launched the YouTube channel Carolina & Chiara with her sister, which they started during the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]

In 2023, she attended the Monaco Grand Prix with Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark. [9]

In October 2024, she attended the opening of Christie's Asia Pacific Headquarters in Hong Kong with her family. [7]

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