London – November 2001. The Duke and Duchess of Calabria were appointed as patrons of the delegation’s adopted charity, The Passage Homeless Centre. Accompanied by many knights and dames, Their Royal Highnesses attended ‘a night under the stars’ Royal Gala Concert at St John’s Church, Smith Square, Westminster.
This major charity event raised over UK£65,000 (€103,415) for The Passage. His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent(above), as principal Guest of Honour, offered his thanks to the Duke and Duchess of Calabria and the dynastic orders for their generous financial contribution and support to The Passage. HRH Princess Michael of Kent was invested as a Dame Grand Cross of Justice of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order on 23 April 1996.