President of Mauritius invested into the Royal Order of Francis I - Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George

Post published:8 January 2016
Post category:Newsroom

Port Louis, January 2016. Her Excellency Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, was invested into the Royal Order of Francis I during a ceremony held at her official residence in Port Louis, Mauritius on 8 January 2016. HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Constantinian Order invested Her Excellency as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I.

The Mauritian Head of State, besides her political life, is also an important scientist, who has led innovations in the fields of medicine and nutrition.

Constantinian Order

The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and the Royal Order of Francis (Francesco) I are ancient and internationally recognised dynastic Orders of Knighthood. The Constantinian Order is actively involved in the defence and promotion of the Roman Catholic religion, and together with the multi-faith Royal Order of Francis I, undertakes spiritual, humanitarian, hospitaller and charitable projects and initiatives across Great Britain and its dependent territories, Ireland and the world.