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