Benedict XVI and Blessed John Henry Newman, The State Visit, September 2010, The Official Record.
This magnificent large-format book is the official record, in photographs, background information, speeches and addresses, of the historic State Visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Britain in September 2010. The colour photographs throughout capture all the events as recorded by the official photographers. All the addresses and homilies given by the Holy Father to the people of Britain during his visit are included. Readers will find the significance of the visit explained through commentaries and more than 30 post-visit reflections by some of the key people involved.
Pope Benedict XVI was presented with a copy of the swiftly produced but handsome and comprehensive Official Record of his State Visit to the United Kingdom by Peter Jennings, its author and editor, at the end of the Pontiff’s weekly audience in the Vatican on Wednesday 15 December 2010. A smiling Holy Father held the second impression of the book, Benedict XVI and Blessed John Henry Newman, The State Visit – The Official Record, and spent several moments looking at a number of the 250 pictures in the book. They comprehensively chronicle his historic and unforgettable four-day Apostolic Journey during September 2010. In the Press Office of the Holy See during Tuesday morning, 14 December, Peter Jennings presented a copy of the book to Papal Spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi, SJ, the Director, who is also General Director of Vatican Radio and Television. Mr Jennings also gave a copy of the book to Fr Ciro Benedettini, CP, Vice Director of the Vatican Press Office, who had contributed a post-visit reflection to its pages.
The British Ambassador to the Holy See, Francis Campbell – now Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, based in Karachi – who has two contributions in the book, one an outstanding post-visit reflection, graciously hosted a special reception at his Residence on 13 December 2010 to mark the publication of the Official Record. Ambassador Campbell spoke warmly about the book and in particular the contribution made by Peter Jennings, not only to the book and more widely to Catholic journalism, but also by his public relations work in the forwarding of the Newman Cause since the mid-1970’s. Mr Jennings is Press Secretary to Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, and to the Archdiocese of Birmingham, roles he also fulfilled under Archbishop Vincent Nichols during the latter’s time as Archbishop of Birmingham 2000-2009.
By Peter Jennings, A4 Softback, 208 Pages, more than 225 colour photographs and is available from the Chancery at GBP7.50 or EUR10.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
The Orders of Chivalry of the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies.
This is a comprehensive and detailed study of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies. This book is available in English or Italian editions. Written by renowned author, Ambassador Antonio Benedetto Spada, the book has been widely and positively reviewed as a “precious codex which is a point of reference in the millenary history of the Chivalry Orders and a sign of culture and art”. It has also been recommended for the authoritativeness of its contents, illustrations, overall elegance and modern day innovation. It is an invaluable volume and a run of only 600 copies has been printed and signed by the author.
The A4 sized hardback book with sleeve consists of 350 pages, ninety-seven of which are coloured illustrations and is available from the Chancery at GBP90.00 or EUR110.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Il Gran Magistero del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.
This is the latest comprehensive history book of the Grand Magistry of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
Its distinguished author, the late Professor Ettore Gallo, Honorary President of the Constitutional Court of the Italian Republic, has published in April 2002 this excellent and detailed account of the history and contemporary role of the Constantinian Order. The hardback book also contains a foreword by His Eminence Mario Francesco, Cardinal Pompedda, Grand Prior of the Constantinian Order and Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Segnatura. An English language edition will be available shortly.
Written in Italian and supported by many colour illustrat ions, it is available from the Chancery at GBP30.00 or EUR36.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
NEW! Almanacco Reale 2009 di Real Casa di Borbone delle Due Sicilie.
This is a hardback 284-page book listing most members of the principal Orders of Knighthood of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies up to 2009. The book also includes factual information on the dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, photographs of the Royal Family and an historical overview in key European languages including English.
The Royal Almanac 2009 in available from the Chancery at GBP40.00 or EUR47.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Almanacco Reale 2000 di Real Casa di Borbone delle Due Sicilie.
This is a hardback 270-page book listing most members of the principal Orders of Knighthood of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies up to 2000. The book also includes factual information on the dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, photographs of the Royal Family and an historical overview in key European languages including English.
The Royal Almanac 2000 in available from the Chancery at GBP10.00 or EUR14.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Addendum all’Almanacco Reale 2000.
This is a softback 40-page book listing newly invested knights and dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George from 2000 until 2002.
This publication is available from the Chancery at GBP5.00 or EUR7.50 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
2003-2004 Activities Report of the British and Irish Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
This is a 172-page report with illustrations of the activities of the British and Irish delegation from June 2003 to December 2004. It includes forewords from the British Prime Minister, the Irish Taoiseach, the leader of HM loyal opposition, the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the Delegate of the British and Irish delegation.
The annual report is available from the Chancery at UK GBP5.00 or EUR7.50 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
2002-2003 Annual Report of the British and Irish Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
This is a 75-page report with illustrations of the activities of the British and Irish delegation from June 2002 to November 2003. It includes forewords from the Delegate, the Grand Prior and the Prior of the British and Irish delegation.
The annual report is available from the Chancery at GBP3.00 or EUR5.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
2001-2002 Annual Report of the British and Irish Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
This is a 68-page report with illustrations of the activities of the British and Irish delegation from April 2001 to April 2002. It includes forewords from the Delegate, Vice-Delegate and Chancellor and the Grand Prior.
The annual report is available from the Chancery at GBP3.00 or EUR5.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Orders of Knighthood and of Merit.
This is a hardback 714-page book which presents many Catholic-founded Orders of Knighthood in existence including the Constantinian Order and other Orders pertaining to the Royal House of Bourbon Two Sicilies.
This excellent publication also examines the relationship, where one exists, to the Apostolic See and the Papacy, of many other dynastic, state and crown Catholic-founded Orders that exist today.
The book is available from the Chancery at GBP70.00 or EUR85.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Will I See You in Heaven.
We are delighted to offer this best selling book written by our longstanding Order chaplain, Father Michael Seed. ‘Will I see you in Heaven’ is an eclectic mix of celebrity contributions on their most intimate and personal views on the afterlife. Contributions include from sportsmen to agony aunts, prime ministers to royalty, horror writers to the homeless. The foreword is written by Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
This 208 page A5 hardback book with sleeve and many illustrations is available from the Chancery at GBP8.00 (RRP GBP10) or EUR12.00 including UK postage and package. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 75940275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
A 158 page hardback A4 version of this book is also available at GBP10.00 (RRP GBP20) or EUR14.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact th e Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Letters from the Heart.
We are delighted to offer this soft back update of the best selling book written by our longstanding Order chaplain, Father Michael Seed. ‘Will I see you in Heaven’ (above). is an eclectic mix of celebrity contributions on their most intimate and personal views on the afterlife. Contributions include from sportsmen to agony aunts, prime ministers to royalty, horror writers to the homeless. The foreword is written by Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
A soft back update of the original book, entitled ‘Letters from the Heart’ is also available from the Chancery at GBP6.00 (RRP £6.99) or EUR9.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
Assurance an Anthology and The Gift of Assurance.
Order Chaplain Father Michael Seed offers this moving and profoundly encouraging anthology in which a wide ranging list of prominent contributors have selected texts which have inspired and encouraged them in times of difficulty, crisis and hardship. The foreword is written by HRH The Duchess of Kent with contributions from Prime Minister Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton, John Le Carre, Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein, Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor and many of our delegation’s knights and dames.
This 188 page hardback book with sleeve and numerous illustrations is available from the Chancery at GBP14.00 (RRP £17) or EUR17.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
The Gift of Assurance.
We are delighted to offer this smaller hard back book featuring a selection of key contributions of the book “Assurance An Anthology” (above).
This smaller 80-page hard back book featuring a selection of key contributions, entitled ‘The Gift of Assurance’, is also available from the Chancery at GBP5.00 or EUR7.50 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
In the Shadows of Vesuvius: A Cultural History of Naples.
In the Shadows of Vesuvius is the definitive history of Naples , which finds its origins in Homer’s tale of Ulysses and the sirens. The city has long attracted visitors and foreign rulers, enticed not only by its commercial possibilities but also by the stunning beauty of its natural setting on the eponymous bay and the many cultural delights on offer, from the ruins of Pompeii to glittering performances at the San Carlo opera house. Naples was ruled by the Spanish, French, Austrians, and from 1734 by the Bourbon Two Sicilies dynasty before becoming part of unified Italy in 1861. From the time of the Grand Tour, the city has attracted travellers, from Goethe to Nelson to Dickens to Neruda, all eager to experience its legendary and seductive charms. Dr Jordan Lancaster’s sparkling guide will serve as an ideal companion for visitors and as a valuable cultural resource for all those who seek to expand their knowledge of the City or proudly trace their roots to Naples.
The 288 page hardback book is available from the Chancery at GBP17.50 or EUR22.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
A King from Canada.
The Chancery of the British and Irish Delegation is pleased to announce the publication of the autobiography written by our longstanding Council member, Sir Conrad Swan. The book illustrates the family life, carrier and work as a herald and ultimately Garter Principal King of Arms of Sir Conrad. A King from Canada outlines the important contributions made to the development of the expressions of sovereignty in various Commonwealth states by the former Garter Principal King of Arms and senior officer at the College of Arms. The book discovers how during more than three decades as a herald Sir Conrad’s roles were considerable in the founding of the Orders of Knighthood of several Commonwealth countries, including the Orders of Canada and the Orders of Australia, as well as in the establishment of both the National Flag of Canada and of the Canadian Heraldic Authority L’Aurorité héraldique du Canada.
Sir Conrad Swan was the first herald for several centuries to accompany from England the Sovreign, when proceeding abroad and he recounts these times with fondness. Contained within the book are intricate genealogical charts, as well as the now superseded, but historic, Introduction Ceremony into the House of Lords for a new Peer, illustrated with complete floor plan movements. This publication is available from The Memoir Club, Stanhope Old Hall, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2PF, Tel +44 (0) 1388 527215 at GBP22.00 or EUR27.00 including UK postage and packaging. For international postage please contact the Chancery on +44 20 7594 0275 or via email on chancery@constantinian.org.uk
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The Chancery of Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George
Delegation of Great Britain and Ireland
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