In the United States, the Delegation of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy has long been led by His Royal Highness Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, an emblematic figure who perfectly embodies the meeting of European dynastic tradition and the dynamism of the contemporary world.
A cousin of H.R.H. Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Grand Master of the Orders, Prince Dimitri is the son of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, eldest daughter of King Umberto II, and represents a historical link to the roots of the Royal House. His deep bond with the spiritual tradition of the Italian monarchy was symbolically reaffirmed on October 19, 1983, when Prince Dimitri and his family were received in private audience by Pope John Paul II, on the occasion of the donation of the Holy Shroud to the Holy Father by King Umberto II—Prince Dimitri’s grandfather—as stipulated in his will. This highly spiritual gesture reaffirms the ideal union between the House of Savoy and the Church.
With discretion and determination, Prince Dimitri has successfully elevated the role of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy in the United States, especially in the cultural and philanthropic spheres, supporting initiatives that promote chivalric values in a modern context.
His work includes strengthening the organizational structure in the U.S., promoting charitable events, and reviving an important series of historical lectures in collaboration with the Savoy Foundation.
Thanks to his charisma and international experience, he has attracted the interest of new generations of supporters and benefactors, consolidating the image of the Orders as living institutions committed to charity, culture, and the promotion of moral values.
His leadership now stands as a key point of reference for the American Delegation, actively contributing to reaffirming the contemporary relevance of the Dynastic Orders in a world in need of stability, memory, and service.
