Fra’ Matthew Festing pays his respects to Fra’ Norbert Kinsky

The new Grand Master of the Order of Malta, Fra’ Matthew Festing, made his first public appearance today, attending the funeral in Pisa of a much respected figure in the Order, Fra’ Norbert Kinsky de Wchynicz et Tetow, who died at the age of 83.

His Highness was among the many mourners at the solemn Requiem Mass in the church of Pugnano and spoke movingly of the dedication and commitment of this loved man, born in Prague, member of the Grand Priory of Bohemia, who lived in Pisa for most of his adult life. For many years he was Secretary General for Internal Affairs at the Grand Magistry of the Order, and a member of the Sovereign Council.