Prince Ferdinand Maria, Duke of Castro
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Prince Ferdinand Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro (born 28 May 1926) is a claimant to the headship of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
He was born in Podzameze the son of Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro and Countess Carolina Zamoyska (1896-1968). He succeded as head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies on his fathers abdication in 1966. He is Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and the Royal Order of Francis I. He has been decorated with several dynastic and state orders.[1]
He was married in Giez on the 23 July 1949 to Chantal of Chevron-Villette (1925-2005), they had three children.
- Princess Béatrice of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (born 1950) ex wife of Prince Charles Napoléon
- Princess Anna of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (born 1957)
- Prince Charles, Duke of Calabria (born 1963)
| Preceded by Ranieri |
Head of the Royal House of Two Sicilies (Castro line) 1966-present |
Incumbent Designated heir: Charles |
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