The appearances of Clotilde Courau and Emmanuel-Philibert de Savoie are rare so when they do take place, the magic is always there. On December 13, the couple married since 2003 appeared united in Paris for a major event: the gala of the dynastic orders of the royal house of Savoy at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. This evening took place in several stages as reported Point of view. First of all “a warm reception at the Salon Foch, the dinner was held at the Salon Marc de Beaumont, on the first floor of the elegant mansion which houses the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée“.
Currently on stage in A delicate situation which is playing at the Théâtre des Nouveautés until December 31, alongside Gérard Darmon and Max Boublil, Clotilde Courau arrived at this beautiful evening just after her performance and the actress did not come empty-handed since she brought with her two tickets for her play directed by Ladislas Chollat which were among the lots put up for auction. “This year, we are organizing a dinner, a dance and an auction for the Christians of Lebanon, he continues, a cause that is particularly close to my heart. We are honored by the presence of Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy and his wife Clotilde who has presided over this dinner for two years. And it is also important to emphasize that for the first time the prince comes as Duke of Savoy and Grand Master of the dynastic orders“, commented Stéphane Faudais, delegate for France of the dynastic orders of the House of Savoy.
The memory of Victor-Emmanuel of Savoy honored in the presence of Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy and Clotilde Courau
Indeed, since the death of his father Victor-Emmanuel of Savoy last February in Geneva (he was 86 years old), Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy took the title of Duke of Savoy in addition to that of Prince of Piedmont and that of Prince of Venice. Very elegant on December 13 in his tuxedo combined with a black bow tie, matching his wife Clotilde Courau who wore a black velvet dress with a high collar, the father of Vittoria and Luisa de Savoie (20 years old and 18 years old) was moved by a lovely surprise: a huge cake reproducing the basilica of Superga near Turin. It is in this place where the necropolis of the royal house of Savoy is located that Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy rests. “Today we will have a special thought for Prince Victor Emmanuel“, declared Stéphane Faudais as mentioned Point of view.
Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy in Corsica for Pope Francis
During the gala of the dynastic orders of the royal house of Savoy at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée, Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy announced that he would go a few hours later to Corsica for the official visit of Pope Francis. An event during which Patrick Fiori and Alizée notably sang. The Duke of Savoy made this trip alone. Accustomed to being separated from his wife Clotilde Courau, a lifestyle that they accept but which also leads to numerous rumors of divorce, Emmanuel-Philibert de Savoie had commented on his visit to Ajaccio before his departure.
“The teaching of Pope Francis is a necessary reference, not only for Christianity, but for all humanity. The apostolic journey of His Holiness to Corsica will represent a moment of prayer and enrichment of values to reflect on what is happening in the world and in the Mediterranean in this tormented historical period. The House of Savoy will always keep alive and fruitful this bond of faith which has united for more than four centuries the mission of the dynastic orders to the magisterium of the Church. Link that I want to strongly reiterate today“, declared the prince in an official message confirming his arrival.
