From the small screen to the catwalk! Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies gear up to model for Pierre Cardin at Paris Fashion Week – after starring in a reality show in the French Riviera this summer

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Princesses Maria Chiara and Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies are getting ready to take to the catwalk on Paris Fashion Week, they have revealed.

The Italian heiress sisters, who were born to Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro – who holds a claim to the now defunct throne of the former House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies – and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, shared snippets of their upcoming shows with Pierre Cardin. 

Chiara, 18, and Carolina, 19, have spent the summer soaking up the sun in the French Riviera – while rumours swirled that Chiara was dating Prince Christian of Denmark (reports she has strenuously denied). 

After announcing earlier this week that they had graduated from a fashion school in Paris, the sisters used their Instagram stories today to express their excitement for the ‘legendary fashion designer’ – and gave a glimpse into what the show, which will take place on Monday evening, will look like.

As the sisters prepare to become the face of Pierre Cardin’s newest line, they will add catwalk models to their list of achievements – having also become TV stars this summer.

Italian heiress sisters Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies have revealed they’ll be taking to the catwalk for Pierre Cardin at Paris Fashion Week

Last month the sisters announced they would be starring in ‘Côte d’Azur: In the Privacy of Billionaires, Stars & Princesses’ on the French streaming service, myCANAL.

In a snippet of the show shared on Instagram, Princess Carolina appeared to take a humble approach while shopping for sandals at a French market. ‘I’m not interested in the brand,’ she said.

During the clip, the sisters are seen enjoying the culture, restaurants and stunning views that the French town has to offer.

The siblings looked typically chic in casual but carefully curated outfits. 

Chiara later shared a picture of her and Carolina in alike patterned boho-chic blue dresses alongside the writing: ‘I hope you like it’.

The streaming platform explained: ‘The Côte d’Azur fascinates the most fortunate, like princesses Carolina and Chiara de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles or Pierre-Jean Chalençon.’

Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies posted a photo on her Instagram story of herself behind the scenes 

The news comes shortly after Chiara hit back at rumours she’s dating Prince Christian of Denmark. 

The Italian heiress, 18, took to her Instagram account to break her silence regarding speculation about her and the 17-year-old future King, insisting that ‘while we all enjoy dreaming of fairytales, what truly matters is reality.’

She wrote: ‘I would like to set the records straight with regards to the unfounded rumour that has been circulating about me. Prince Christian and I share a close friendship.’

The glamorous socialite added that ‘at first, this situation made me smile’ as she further discussed the ‘inaccurate information’.

Princesses Maria Chiara (pictured left) and Maria Carolina of Bourbon- Two Sicilies (pictured right) have filmed for French television while on holiday in the glamorous St Tropez

Chiara (left), 18, and Carolina (right), 19, feature in ‘Côte d’Azur: In the privacy of billionaires, stars & princesses’ on the French streaming service, myCANAL

However, Chiara, the daughter of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, added: ‘I believe it is now time to put an end to this rumour. When important events will occur in my life, I will be happy to share them with you.’

Her statement read: ‘I would like to set the records straight with regards to the unfounded rumour that has been circulating about me. Prince Christian and I share a close friendship.

‘However, some inaccurate information has been disseminated. At first, this situation made me smile; however, over time, this rumour has exceeded the limits of common sense and has spiralled becoming at odds with reality.

‘I believe it is now time to put an end to this rumour. When important events will occur in my life, I will be happy to share them with you. While we all enjoy dreaming of fairy tales, what truly matters is reality.’

Speculation on whether the two were dating began in May when a group photo emerged on social media of the duo standing close together at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Chiara courted attention after a group photo emerged where she stood next to the future King of Denmark (pictured together in Monaco) 

It was then reported that the prince – son of Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary – had hosted Chiara in Denmark in June, making the brave decision to introduce her to his grandmother, the Danish monarch.

‘Chiara was in awe of the Queen – it’s been a dream of hers to meet such an iconic female ruler and she’s been practising her curtsies for months,’ the source told Women’s Day.

Chiara, who spent her summer in St Tropez with her sister Carolina, 20, then recently told Italian paper Corriere: ‘We’ve known each other since we were little, my father Carlo is godfather to his younger sister.’

Her father Prince Carlo holds a claim to the now defunct throne of the former House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, a cadet branch of the Spanish royal family , which descends from the Capetian Dynasty and ruled over Southern Italy and Sicily during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Meanwhile, her mother, Duchess Camilla, born Crociani, is the daughter of Italian industry Tycoon Camilla Crociani and the actress Edy Vessel.

While Chiara seemingly likes to appear in the public eye, it seems Prince Christian has kept his private life quiet and has said he won’t take a royal pension when he turns 18.

He will only take money from the royal grant if his father ascends the throne, and will remain limited in his royal duties until he turns 21.

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