👍 Orléans Celebrates 50th Birthday of Duke de Chartres - brittanysmartin 0125

Today, a significant milestone is being celebrated by the French royal family as Prince Charles-Louis d'Orléans, Duke de Chartres, marks his 50th birthday. Born on July 11, 1972, at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Prince Charles-Louis is the second child and first son of Prince Jacques d'Orléans, Duke d'Orléans, and Princess Gersende (née de Sabran-Pontevès), who wed in 1969. This momentous occasion is a testament to the enduring legacy of the House of Orléans, a family deeply rooted in French history and culture. As the Duke de Chartres enters this new chapter in his life, he reflects on his multifaceted career, which includes his role as a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs and his passion for art. His artistic talents have been showcased in various exhibitions, including the "Princes et Princesses d'Orléans - Une Famille d'Artistes" exhibition in Paris, where he was joined by his family. This remarkable individual's journey is a true embodiment of the Orléans family's commitment to excellence and their dedication to the arts1.

Today, Prince Charles-Louis d'Orléans, Duke de Chartres, celebrates his fiftieth birthday.

Jacques and Gersende with their three children, 1979.

Born on 11 July 1972 at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Prince Charles-Louis Henri Foulques Benoït Elzéar Jean Marie d'Orléans was the second child and first son of Prince Jacques d'Orléans, Duke d'Orléans, and Princess Gersende (née de Sabran-Pontevès), who wed in 1969. Charles-Louis has two siblings: Princess Diane (b.1970; married Vicomte Alexis de Noailles) and Prince Foulques, Duc d'Aumale, Comte d'Eu (b.1974).

Charles-Louis and Illéana, 1997.

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In 1997, Prince Charles-Louis d'Orléans married Ileana Manos (b.1970).  The Duke and Duchess de Chartres have five children: Prince Philippe (b.1998), Princess Louise (b.1999), Princess Hélène (b.2001), Prince Constantin (b.2003), and Princess Isabelle (b.2005). The Duke de Chartres is a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs. He is also a talented artist. 

The Duke and Duchess de Chartres with the Duke d'Orléans during the "Princes et Princesses d'Orléans - Une Famille d'Artistes" exhibition in Paris, 2020. Photo (c) Getty Images / Luc Castel.

Many happy returns to the Duke de Chartres on his birthday!

As we conclude this article celebrating the 50th birthday of the Duke de Chartres, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of the House of Orléans, a family deeply rooted in French history and culture. The Duke de Chartres's multifaceted career, marked by his role as a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs and his passion for art, serves as a testament to the family's commitment to excellence and dedication to the arts. His artistic talents have been showcased in various exhibitions, including the "Princes et Princesses d'Orléans - Une Famille d'Artistes" exhibition in Paris, where he was joined by his family.

As we bid farewell to this milestone celebration, we are left with a deeper appreciation for the Duke de Chartres's remarkable journey. His life, marked by his family's rich history and his own multifaceted pursuits, serves as an inspiration to all who follow his path. We wish him a happy birthday and continued success in his endeavors. May his future be filled with joy, love, and continued artistic expression.