Princess Maria del Carmen of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was born on December 4, 1874, in Madrid, Spain. She was a member of the Bourbon-Two Sicilies royal family, which was a branch of the larger Bourbon dynasty. Her parents were Prince Alfonso of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. Maria del Carmen married Prince Louis of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in 1895, strengthening ties within the royal families of Europe. Throughout her life, she was involved in various charitable activities and was known for her dedication to social causes. She passed away on May 22, 1940.