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Chiara de Bourbon-Dos Sicilias tells us everything about her 17th birthday: snails, gifts and a hidden treasure

He already told us last year, when he turned 16, who did not seem good to celebrate a big birthday because of the health and economic situation that was being lived throughout Europe.And this year, although things are slightly better, they haven't made great celebrations.Of course, it has not been deprived of a family and friends meeting in which there have been many surprises, which is at the doors of the age of majority.Chiara de Borbón-Dos Sicilias tells us how he has celebrated his 17th birthday, in which no gifts have been missing, the typical 'scarves' French and even a hidden treasure.

Chiara is the little daughter of Carlos de Borbón-Dos Sicilias-pretending to the headquarters of the Royal House of the two sicilies-and Camilla Crociani.If that were not enough, it is also Duchess of Noto and Capri.But he is also a student of Social Sciences, Marketing and Management, and will soon begin to take fashion and design classes at the Marangoni Institute in Paris.One of his great passions is to travel to different countries, where he can practice and apply the six languages he has studied since he was born.And, as we can see in these photos that has given us, it is also seen that it is made to pose before the cameras.

This January 1, Chiara turns 17 and wanted to tell us how that celebration was, slightly anticipated so that it did not coincide with the New Year: "This year, having a few vacations from the different universities whom I attended at the same time, I celebrated myBirthday in Paris with my family, who organized a treasure search between the various Parisian monuments.There were also my most beloved friends.Everything was very fun, but above all you never tired of walking through the streets of this incredible city.To finish this unforgettable day, my parents surprised me having dinner at a Bateau Mouche - one of the discovered ships that make tourist excursions - in the Seine, where I could taste the famous 'French' snails '"snails'".

Of course, in such a special celebration, there was no lack of equally special gifts: "For me the most important gift has been to celebrate my birthday with the people I love, my family and my friends (but above all to receive all this love that made me make meThis day would become an unforgettable day), and I will never be grateful enough for the fact that we are all healthy, without health problem.But there were two more special gifts.One was a huge album given by my mother to place photos of the most precious and important moments of the year.My father, with an unusual gift, surprised me with a ticket to make a parabolic flight, which is a flight technique in which an airplane goes up and descends several times so that a state similar to that ofThe free fall in a vacuum, a feeling of ungravity ".

Chiara de Borbón-Dos Sicilias nos cuenta todo sobre su 17 cumpleaños: caracoles, regalos y un tesoro escondido

In addition, the little daughter of the Dukes of Castro shares with us an anecdote of her childhood that is related to her birthday and the fact that it is the first day of the year.It is a date that she loves, although many do not remember to congratulate her: "Born on January 1 means being born on a happy day and this is what makes this birthday always so special.For me it means starting the year until you reach the next birthday.At the same time, two important parties are superimposed, so it is a bit weird, and although not everyone wishes to me happy the most important birthday is that we all have a good time, "he confesses."When I was little we always celebrated my birthday on the Mauricio Islands...On the night of 31 there were fireworks and my parents used to say that they were for me, and that made this moment even more memorable ".

Chiara also confesses a small illusion, which is to participate in the dance of debutants that was held in Paris every year, as her sister Carolina already did a couple of years ago, so she is looking forward to the health situation being favorable so she can returnTo organize: "With this uncertain health situation, it is difficult to know what will be done in the next few days, much less this year.Of course, I can tell you that, if the 26th edition of the dance is celebrated, I will be happy to participate since it was an experience worthy of a fairy tale for my sister!As you find in children's stories, even older children dream of seeing beautiful girls dressed in these princess dresses, next to their 'blue prince'.In short, it is a magical moment that for a weekend allows us to get away from everyday life and meet the other debutants who come from all over the world ".

Of course, with this inn for photographer Michaël Guez makes it clear that another of his great passions is fashion, a world in which he wants to focus from now on: "My enthusiasm and my love for fashion has grown up and in February I will beginSome art and design courses at the Marangoni Institute, where I will have the opportunity to make my first creations.There I will totally experience the fashion world by immersing myself completely in key skills such as the development of collections, styling, creative direction or marketing strategies ".

"Now my main purpose is to focus on my studies," he continues, "but my real dream would be to work in the fashion world, a sector that really fascinates and attracts my curiosity.The most beautiful thing is that in fashion there are no borders or limits, but it gives you the possibility of being yourself, of developing your own style, of creating something new, unique.Maybe one day I have the opportunity to create my own makeup or clothing brand with which to express my personality ".