H.R.H. Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto and Capri
Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies was born in Rome on January 1st, 2005. She is the younger daughter of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro. She lives between Paris, Monte Carlo, and Rome. Passionate about art, history and fashion, she is also committed to environmental and social initiatives, using her platform to support causes that align with her values. Alongside her sister, she works on projects that connect the past with the present in ways that are both meaningful and close to her heart.
EDUCATION
ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
From an early age, Princess Maria Chiara has represented her family at numerous public events alongside her parents, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Grand Master of the Sacred and Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, and H.R.H. Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. Through her involvement in the Constantinian Order, she has supported humanitarian projects worldwide.
Deeply committed to the protection of animals and the environment, she has been actively involved with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In June 2023, she was officially appointed Ambassador of WWF Italy and France, a role through which she continues to raise awareness and encourage concrete action on conservation.
In 2022, she collaborated with the Italian Red Cross to coordinate the delivery of over 30 tons of essential supplies to Ukraine.
She is also engaged in numerous environmental and social causes, supporting initiatives such as Ocean 1, UNICEF, and the Italian association Salvamamme. She regularly participates in Monaco’s “No Finish Line” charity event under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II. Dedicated to animal welfare, she has adopted endangered species and contributed to their preservation. A strong advocate against violence toward women, she took part in the “March in March” events in New York in 2016 and 2018, organized by the Women for Peace association under the United Nations.
Her longstanding humanitarian commitment, which includes numerous charitable missions across Italy and abroad, was formally recognized in 2018 when she received the Premio Regina Maria Cristina Benedetta for her international humanitarian contributions.
In addition to her charitable work, she has gained hands-on experience through internships at the Monaco Red Cross in 2017, where she received first-aid training, at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in 2019, and at Sotheby’s, focusing on high-end jewelry and accessories.
Her cultural pursuits extend to literature and the arts. In 2021, she painted the cover of the French literary work « Et les vagues criaient Basheba », authored by her aunt, Princess Anne of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, which has been published and sold worldwide.
In 2025, she collaborated with her sister, Princess Maria Carolina, and the French luxury brand Olympia Le-Tan on a capsule collection entitled Dolce Vita del Mezzogiorno, which celebrates southern Italian artistry and the sisters’ cultural heritage through craftsmanship and storytelling.
Her passion for the arts, fashion, and cinema is also reflected in her personal pursuits. She attended drama school in Monaco and appeared in the 2014 film Grace of Monaco alongside Nicole Kidman.
Her commitment to charitable causes extends to local associations as well, including Les Anges Gardiens de Monaco, which supports vulnerable people in Nice, and Action Innocence Monaco. In recognition of her ties to her heritage, a rose cultivated at the Italian Agricultural Technical Institute of Caronia (Sicily) was named in her honor.
Today, Princess Maria Chiara continues to embody the values of tradition, creativity, and service, balancing her roles as cultural ambassador, humanitarian, and artist.
