Princess Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux Siciles, the 21-year-old daughter of Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, has survived a severe motorcycle accident after crashing headfirst into a wall. She was hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit but has since shared details of the incident and her recovery.
In a social media post, Princess Maria Carolina expressed gratitude for her survival, stating, "I’m incredibly lucky to be alive. I crashed headfirst into a wall whilst riding a motorcycle and ended up in reanimation in the Intensive Care Unit. Surviving this was nothing short of a miracle.” She emphasized the importance of motorcycle safety and protective gear, crediting her helmet for saving her life.
The princess also thanked the emergency responders and medical team at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace for their exceptional care during her critical condition. Their rapid and effective intervention proved vital in her survival and recovery.
About Princess Maria Carolina
Princess Maria Carolina is an Italian heiress and the elder daughter of Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. She has a younger sister, Princess Maria Chiara, aged 20. Maria Carolina pursued her studies at Harvard University and the International University of Monaco and later graduated from the Marangoni Fashion Institute in Paris.
Just days before the accident, Princess Maria Carolina attended the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, where she shared moments with British Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. She also recently appeared at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, describing the experience as an "incredible honour" while posting glamorous photos from the event.
