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Liechtenstein changes royal succession laws to allow women to inherit throne

The House of Liechtenstein has announced a historic change to its royal succession laws, ending the centuries-old practice of male primogeniture. During the country's National Day celebrations, Hereditary Prince Alois revealed that the Princely House has approved a shift to absolute primogeniture.

Under the new rules, the first-born child will become the heir to the throne regardless of gender. This reform, which was approved by a two-thirds majority of the voting members of the Princely House, aims to ensure that the principality and the royal family are led by the individual best prepared for the responsibility.

The change will not immediately affect the current line of succession. Prince Hans-Adam II remains the head of state, and the current heir, Hereditary Prince Alois, remains in place. The new law will apply to the future descendants of Prince Alois and his wife, Hereditary Princess Sophie. This means that while current heirs like Prince Joseph Wenzel remain unaffected, future generations will see women eligible to ascend the throne.

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Alois of Liechtenstein · Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein · Hans-Adam II · Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein · House of Liechtenstein · Joseph Wenzel · Joseph Wenzel, Prince of Liechtenstein · Liechtenstein · Marie Caroline · Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein · Prince Alois · Prince Alois of Liechtenstein

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