The statue of San Gennaro with the Cross of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George |
HRH Princess Maria Carolina, Duchess of Calabria and Palermo, and HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies bestow the Cross of the Order upon the statue |
After the solemn ceremony, the Royal Family were given an extensive tour of Most Precious Blood Church (113 Baxter St.), the National Shrine of San Gennaro |
(Above & below) A French television film crew were documenting the Royal Family's visit to New York City |
In addition to the incredible collection of southern Italian religious artifacts, they were shown the major renovations taking place in the church basement Photo courtesy of Andrew Giordano |
Afterward, we stopped by Song' e Napule for some authentic Neapolitan Pizza and to say hi to our pal Ciro Iovine |
Ciro personally serves the Duke one of his delicious masterpieces |
The Prince approves |
Ciro shares his joy and excitement with French Television |
After lunch, the Prince discovers his family's coat-of-arms emblazoned on t-shirts at E. Rossi & Co. (193 Grand St.) |
A surprised and delighted Ernie Rossi greets the Duke |
Prince Charles happily autographs a couple of shirts for Ernie |
The Duke jokingly inquired about the royalties |
The Duke's autograph |