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Italian Princess, 21, Details Scary 'Headfirst' Motorcycle Crash
Princess Maria Carolina di Borbone delle Due Sicilie says she is "lucky to be alive" after a crashing headfirst into a wall on her motorcycle.
The princess from Italy, 21, took to Instagram and shared a carousel showing her in her motorcycle gear. But the next photos are pretty haunting. She's in a hospital bed with a neck brace on while recovering in ICU.
"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 shared. "I wanted to share my own experience as I've realized now more than ever that motorcycles are powerful and thrilling but also unforgiving. Please ride with care. Wear full protection, especially a proper helmet."
Princess Maria says that the helmet truly saved her life.
"My deepest thanks to the outstanding team at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace for their expert care during those critical days, and to the emergency medical team and first responders on the scene, whose quick and decisive actions in those first moments made all the difference," she added.
Just days before the horrific crash, Princess Maria had attended the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. She also posed for a photo with F1 superstar Lando Norris.
Princess Maria is the eldest daughter of Prince Carlo, the Duke of Castro, and Princess Camilla, the Duchess of Castro.
The royal couple also share Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 20.
Italian Princess, 21, Details Scary 'Headfirst' Motorcycle Crash first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
