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Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Responds to WWF France Ambassador Claims

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  • Photo courtesy of H.R.H. Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
  • Courtesy of H.R.H. Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies

Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies has issued a statement addressing recent reports that WWF France asked her to cease presenting herself as an ambassador of the organization.

The reports, first published by the French publication, La Lettre, indicated that WWF France had not granted such a title and does not maintain a formal relationship with the princess. The organization was also said to have expressed concern that the situation could affect its institutional neutrality.

In a statement released on Friday, May 1st, 2026, Princess Maria Chiara disputed those claims, stating that she had been invited in 2023 to serve as a volunteer ambassador for WWF in both France and Italy. She further indicated that this role had been formalized through an agreement signed on June 6, 2023, with representatives of WWF Italy and WWF France.

The princess also referenced correspondence from WWF France, including a letter from its honorary president acknowledging her engagement and thanking her for her involvement in environmental initiatives.

Describing her work as voluntary and motivated by a longstanding commitment to environmental causes, Princess Maria Chiara rejected suggestions that she had misrepresented her role, expressing concern over what she characterized as inaccurate and damaging claims.

The statement appears to differ from the position attributed to WWF France in the La Lettre report. No formal public confirmation of an official ambassadorial title from WWF France has been identified at the time of publication.

At the time of publication, WWF France had not issued a public response to the princess’s statement.

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Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies: Asked by WWF France to Cease Ambassador Claims Amid Sister’s Link to Far-Right Politician

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WWF France has reportedly asked Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto and Capri, to stop presenting herself as an ambassador of the organization, according to a report by La Lettre, a subscription-based French publication focused on political and institutional affairs.

The organization is said to have indicated that it never granted such a title and that it currently maintains no formal relationship with the princess.

The reported request comes amid increased public attention surrounding her elder sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Calabria and Palermo, who has been publicly linked to Mr. Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement National (National Rally), a French far-right political party.

According to La Lettre, WWF France has sent several letters since February 2026 seeking clarification, which have reportedly gone unanswered. The organization is said to be concerned that the situation could affect its image of neutrality, particularly ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election.

The publication further reports that WWF France maintains it has never formally designated the princess as an ambassador, noting that such a title does not exist within its structure. It also states that no contractual relationship is currently in place, despite a previous collaboration with WWF’s Italian branch.

In a social media post dated May 24, 2024, Princess Maria Chiara wrote that she was “honored to stand as an ambassador for WWF France,” describing her involvement in promoting environmental initiatives.

Separately, a press release published on June 9, 2023, on the official website of the Real Casa di Borbone delle Due Sicilie announced her appointment as an “Ambassador of WWF for Italy and France,” reflecting how the role has been presented by the princess and her family. No formal confirmation of such a title from WWF has been publicly identified.

Princess Maria Chiara is the youngest daughter of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro. Prince Charles is the godfather of Her Royal Highness Princess Josephine of Denmark, the youngest daughter of Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark.

At the time of publication, WWF France has not issued a public statement addressing the matter.

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TRHs Prince Emanuele Filiberto and Princess Clotilde of Savoy Attend the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

SavoyOn the evening of February 24, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Emanuele Filiberto and Princess Clotilde of Savoy attended the ultra glamorous 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California.

The royal couple partied the night away alongside every A-list actor and actress on the planet, hundreds of obnoxious and stressed-out agents from CAA, ICM, and William Morris, as well as hundreds of really good-looking people in fabulous outfits.

Finally, after a long and fun night the prince and princess left Los Angeles this afternoon  to return to their lovely villa somewhere in Europe.

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Random Royal News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy (VIDEO)

It was recently announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will “…participate in the draw for the Davis Cup play on April 6-8, 2012.” At this time it is unknown if Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco will also attend the  upcoming event.

Meanwhile, it was announced this morning that His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy had another operation on his nasal septum to remove several tumors.  The prince is recovering at a hospital in Geneva whereupon he recently tweeted, “Operation done … now I sleep.  Thank you for all of your messages [of support]“

Click here to watch a news clip. (in Italian)

Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco and Emanuele Filiberto via Twitter.

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Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy and Princess Clotilde.

As you may or may not know by now, His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy is currently filming his new reality show, Il Lavoro Nobilita.  As part of an upcoming episode producers thought it would be a great idea to have the mildly dashing Italian prince working in a deli whereupon he cuts meat as well as vegetables and delivers them to clients.

Click here to watch a video Prince Emanuele chit-chat about his experience (in Italian.)  Please click here for more information as well as to view photos (also in Italian).

Meanwhile in Paris, France, Her Royal Highness Princess Clotilde of Savoy attended the Giambasttista Valli Fall/Winter fashion show on March 5, 2012.  

Click here to view photos.

Sources: La Corte Reale and Pure People

Photo courtesy of Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy (thanks, dude!)   🙂