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🚀 Royal Union: Duke of Noto's Wedding Date Set for September 25, 2021

The royal family of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is set to witness a significant milestone with the upcoming wedding of Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, and Lady Charlotte Diana Lindesay-Bethune. The ceremony, scheduled to take place on September 25, 2021, in Palermo, marks a historic occasion as it will be the first wedding of the Duke of Noto in ninety years, mirroring the 1931 nuptials of his great-grandparents, the Count and Countess of Paris, in the same location.

The engagement of Prince Jaime and Lady Charlotte was announced in May 2020, and their union is expected to be a grand celebration of love and tradition. Born on June 26, 1992, Prince Jaime is the eldest child of Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Doña Sofía Landaluce y Melgarejo. His parents' marriage in 2001 was a private affair, and Jaime was later joined by six younger siblings. The Duke of Noto's wedding will be a significant event in the royal family's history, and it is eagerly anticipated by those who follow the royal family's activities[1].

what is the significance of the wedding date for the duke of noto and lady charlotte lindesay-bethune

The wedding date of Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, and Lady Charlotte Diana Lindesay-Bethune, scheduled for September 25, 2021, holds significant historical and symbolic importance. It marks the first wedding of the Duke of Noto in ninety years, mirroring the 1931 nuptials of his great-grandparents, the Count and Countess of Paris, in the same location of Palermo, Sicily. This event is a testament to the continuity of the royal family's traditions and heritage, as well as the union of two prominent aristocratic houses from Europe.

what is the background of prince jaime of bourbon-two sicilies

Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, is a Spanish aristocrat born on June 26, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. He is the eldest son of Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, and his wife, Sofía Landaluce y Melgarejo. The family is an ancient branch of the Spanish royal family, who ruled in southern Italy for more than a century between 1734 and 1861.

what is the history of the house of bourbon-two sicilies

The House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon that ruled Southern Italy and Sicily for more than a century in the 18th and 19th centuries. It descends from the Capetian dynasty in legitimate male line through Philip, Duke of Anjou (later Philip V of Spain), a younger grandson of Louis XIV of France (1638–1715) who established the Bourbon dynasty in Spain in 1700 as Philip V (1683–1746). The House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was founded in 1759 when King Philip's younger grandson, Ferdinand IV and III, was appanaged with the kingdoms of Naples and Sicily, becoming the joint ruler of those realms. His descendants occupied the throne until 1861, when the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was abolished following the Italian unification. The family has since been in exile, with the succession disputed between the senior Calabrian line, currently represented by Prince Pedro, Duke of Calabria, and the junior Castro line, currently represented by Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro. The House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies has a rich history, with significant events including the French invasion of Southern Italy in 1799, the restoration of the monarchy, and the merger of the two states into one in 1816. The family has also been known for their patronage of science, art, and culture, with notable figures such as King Francis I, who introduced new agricultural systems and established the Royal Order of Francis I. The House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is significant not only for its historical role in shaping the region but also for its ongoing cultural and social influence. The family continues to be involved in various charitable and cultural activities, and their legacy is celebrated through various historical and cultural institutions.

The engaged couple.

Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, and Lady Charlotte Diana Lindesay-Bethune will marry in Palermo on 25 September 2021. Their union will take place ninety years after the 1931 nuptials of the Count and Countess of Paris, the groom's great-grandparents, and in the same location. Jaime and Charlotte's engagement was announced in May 2020. 

 
 
Don Jaime de Borbón y Landaluce was born at Madrid on 26 June 1992 as the first child of Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (b.1968) and Doña Sofía Landaluce y Melgarejo (b.1973). Jaime's parents married on 30 March 2001 at the Club de Hierro, Madrid, in an intimate ceremony attended by their family and close friends. In due time, Jaime was joined by six younger siblings: Juan (b.2003), Pablo (b.2004), Pedro (b.2007), Sofía (b.2008), Blanca (b.2011), and Maria (b.2015).
 
Anne and Carlos
 
 
The paternal grandparents of Prince Jaime, Duke of Noto, are the Infante Don Carlos of Spain, Prince of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria (1938-2015), and Princess Anne d'Orléans (b.1938). The maternal grandparents of Prince Jaime are Don José Manuel Landaluce y Dominguez (b.1944) and Doña Blanca Melgarejo y Gonzales (1946-2009). Jaime is a great-grandson of the late Count and Countess of Paris.
 
Anne and Carlos
 
 
The paternal grandparents of Prince Jaime, Duke of Noto, are the Infante Don Carlos of Spain, Prince of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria (1938-2015), and Princess Anne d'Orléans (b.1938). The maternal grandparents of Prince Jaime are Don José Manuel Landaluce y Dominguez (b.1944) and Doña Blanca Melgarejo y Gonzales (1946-2009). Jaime is a great-grandson of the late Count and Countess of Paris. Jaime's grandfather the Infante Don Carlos, Duke of Calabria, did not recognise the marriage of Pedro and Sofía as equal. In May 2002, a delegate of the Spanish branch of the Constantinian Order of Saint George wrote the following regarding the couple's union: "The marriage of the Duke of Noto was not authorised in accordance with the requirements of the Law on marriages of the Two Sicilies of 1829. No formal authorisation was given, the marriage did not conform to past precedents in the House, and the invitations were issued in the name of the bride and groom rather than jointly with the groom's parents. The descendants of this marriage will not therefore be Two Sicilies dynasts." Two years later, on June 2004, the same representative of the order, who was also a friend of the late Infante D. Carlos, stated: "D. Sofia is accorded the title of 'Duchess of Noto', but the children are not T-S dynasts; they are however Spanish dynasts. In the view of the Infante D. Carlos, they are Excelentisimo Senores." However, at some unknown date, presumably in or after 2004, the Infante D. Carlos decided to recognise the marriage of his son and daughter-in-law as dynastic. This change of heart was influenced by the Infante's first cousin and dear friend King Juan Carlos of Spain granting approval for the 2004 marriage of the Prince of Asturias, now King Felipe VI of Spain, to Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, now Queen Letizia of Spain. Since this retroactive demorganatisation, the children of the Duke and Duchess of Noto (titled Duke and Duchess of Calabria since 2015) bear the style of Royal Highness and the title of Prince(ss) of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
 
The 16th Earl of Lindsay
 
Lady Charlotte Diana Lindesay-Bethune was born on 12 May 1993 as the youngest child of the 16th Earl of Lindsay (James Randolph Lindesay-Bethune; b.1955) and the Countess of Lindsay (née Diana Mary Chamberlayne-Macdonald; b.1961). Lady Charlotte's parents' married on 2 March 1982. The couple have four other children: Lady Frances Lindesay-Bethune(b.1986); Lady Alexandra Lindesay-Bethune (b.1988); the Honourable William Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock (b.1990); and the Honourable David Lindesay-Bethune (b.1993; twin brother of Lady Charlotte).
 
David, 15th Earl of Lindsay
The Douglas-Scott-Montagu family by Bassano Ltd in 1934. Photograph (c) National Portrait Gallery.
The paternal grandparents of Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune are David Lindesay-Bethune, 15th Earl of Lindsay (1926-1989) and the Honourable Mary-Clare Douglas-Scott-Montagu (1928-2016). The maternal grandparents of Lady Charlotte are Major Nigel Chamberlayne-Macdonald (1927-2013) and Penelope Chamberlayne (b.1932).

As we conclude our coverage of the upcoming wedding of Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, and Lady Charlotte Diana Lindesay-Bethune, we would like to express our gratitude to our readers for joining us on this journey. The union of these two esteemed individuals, set to take place on September 25, 2021, in Palermo, marks a significant milestone in the history of the royal family. This event is a testament to the enduring traditions and heritage of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, which has played a pivotal role in shaping European history.

We hope that our readers have found this article informative and engaging. The wedding of Prince Jaime and Lady Charlotte is a celebration not only of their love but also of the rich cultural and historical context in which it takes place. As we look forward to the ceremony, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and honoring our cultural heritage. The union of these two individuals is a symbol of the enduring power of tradition and the beauty of preserving our cultural roots. We wish the happy couple all the best for their future together and hope that their love will continue to inspire and enrich the world around them[1].

what is the significance of the wedding date of prince jaime of bourbon-two sicilies and lady charlotte lindesay-bethune

The wedding date of Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune, set for September 25, 2021, holds significant historical and symbolic importance. It marks the first wedding of the Duke of Noto in ninety years, mirroring the 1931 nuptials of his great-grandparents, the Count and Countess of Paris, in the same location of Palermo, Sicily. This event is a testament to the continuity of the royal family's traditions and heritage, as well as the union of two prominent aristocratic houses from Europe.

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