February 25, 2020

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in NYC with HRH Princess Beatrice di Borbone delle Due Sicilie (Part 2)

The Reception
After the Benediction, guests made their way to the rectory for a lavish reception
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
02/22/20: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Michael’s Church (424 W 34th St.) in Manhattan with HRH Princess Beatrice di Borbone of the Two Sicilies. The prayer service was followed by a reception in the rectory with the Knights and Dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George and friends. (See part one, The Benediction)
After the introductions, Dama Catherine Stevenson presents Her Highness with a beautifully "written" icon of St. George smiting the dragon
The Artist with her masterpiece
Very Rev. Msgr. Cav. Ambrosio blesses the icon
Her Highness warmly addresses the attendees
(Above & below) Guests enjoyed a delicious repast catered by the Vitale family 
(Above & below) Revelers mingled and took a few pictures with the Princess
(Above & below) A good time was had by all
Cake with the Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Fr. Rutler and Princess Beatrice cut the cake
After dessert, partygoers retired to the parlour and sang their hearts out  
The Mandolin Orchestra played all our favorite Neapolitan songs
A plaster bust of Fr. Rutler
(Above & below) I loved the eclectic decor
The Peace Emperor, Charles I of Austria