Amélia of Orléans was a French princess born on September 28, 1865, as the daughter of Prince Philippe, Duke of Orléans and Princess Marie Isabelle of Orléans. She belonged to the House of Orléans, a branch of the French royal family, and was known for her beauty and grace. In 1886, Amélia married Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, becoming the Duchess of Calabria. The couple had several children and lived primarily in Italy. Amélia's life was marked by her commitment to family and her role in the social circles of European nobility until her death on May 24, 1951.