Princess Maria Carolina is steadily recovering from a harrowing ordeal that saw her involved in a motorcycle accident. The Italian royal revealed through a heartfelt Instagram post on May 28th that she had been hospitalized following the incident, where she sustained severe injuries after colliding head-on with a wall while riding her motorcycle. Accompanied by poignant photographs depicting her pre-accident vibrancy and her subsequent time in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Maria penned, "I am incredibly fortunate to be alive today. I careered into a wall on my motorcycle, only to find myself in the ICU undergoing resuscitation. Surviving this near-fatal mishap is indeed a miracle."
In her post, the 21-year-old, who is the eldest child of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, emphasized the dual nature of motorcycles – thrilling yet uncompromising. "Having experienced this firsthand, I now understand more deeply than ever that while motorcycles offer exhilaration and power, they can also be unforgiving. Please, ride with caution and always wear comprehensive protective gear, especially a well-fitted helmet. Mine undoubtedly saved my life," she earnestly urged.
Maria extended her profound gratitude to the exemplary medical team at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace for their diligent care during her critical days and to the emergency responders who swiftly acted at the scene. "My heartfelt thanks go out to the exceptional professionals at the hospital and to those who were first on the ground. Their prompt and decisive actions in those critical initial moments truly made all the difference," she wrote.
Just moments before her accident, Maria had been basking in the glamour of the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo and had walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, accompanied by her proud parents. Sharing captivating snapshots from the starry evening, where she dazzled in an Antonio Grimaldi dress, Maria reflected fondly on the honor. Alongside images showcasing her striking two-toned gown, she posted on Instagram on May 15th, "It was an incredible honor to tread the red carpet at the prestigious opening ceremony of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival."
