Princesses Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry. The two young royals caught the attention of photographers and the press, intriguing the public with their splendid evening gowns. Maria Carolina wore a champagne-colored chiffon gown by Valentino Haute Couture, embellished with rhinestones and an open back. Maria Chiara opted for a fiery red dress by Giorgio Armani, with a black and shiny appliqué on the back.
Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara attended the opening ceremony of the 76th Cannes Film Festival and the premiere of the film Jeanne du Barry, which tells the story of Jeanne Bécu, a courtesan in Versailles and lover of King Louis XV, their ancestor. The two princesses descend from Louis XV through his daughter Louise-Élisabeth and from Francis I of the Two Sicilies, a grandson of Louise-Élisabeth. Their participation in the event was therefore motivated by their interest in their family history. As they ascended the steps of the Palais des Festivals, the two young royals behaved like true stars, attracting media attention. Their maternal grandmother was an actress in the 1960s, so the world of cinema and entertainment is not unfamiliar to them. Along with other members of royal families such as the Grimaldis of Monaco, the Bourbon princesses enlivened the gala evening, inaugurating a sparkling week.
