The Principality of Lichtenstein-News, Current Events, Birthdays etc...

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Hereditary Princess Sophie attends a "topping off" celebration for the construction of a new housing unit for families.

Grossbaustelle "Im Zentrum Schaan": Richtfest geb?hrend gefeiert - Liechtenstein - Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, die Tageszeitung f?r Liechtenstein

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 Hereditary Princess Sophie of Lichtenstein attended a book release on November 4 which commemorated when women won the right to vote in the principality.

Als die Frauen endlich w?hlen durften - Liechtenstein

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 A rare glimpse into Lichtenstein's royal business as the Hereditary Prince opens Parliament.

https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1620117695869108230?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein gave his "Speech from the Throne" at the State Opening of Parliment last week.

You can find the full German text, and video along with an English Translation here

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A profile of the first woman of African heritage to marry into a European royal or princely family, Princess Angela.

The first princess of African origin: Princess Angela of Liechtenstein ? Royal Central

In January 2000, Angela Gisela Brown became the first person of African heritage to marry into a ruling European family. The marriage was ground-breaking in Liechtenstein and the union did receive negative remarks from some of the royal family, although most were happy for the couple and did not express any prejudice towards their new princess.

Angela was born in Panama into an ordinary family and went on to study fashion at Parsons Design School in New York. Angela excelled in her studies and won an award upon graduating. Whilst running her own design company called A. Brown, Angela met her now husband Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein.

Maximilian is the second son of the current reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. As Maximilian is not set to inherit the throne, the couple married and have lived a relatively normal life for royals. Maximilian studied business and is now the Chief Executive Officer of the LGT group which is an asset management and private banking group. This enterprise which began in the 1920s has made Liechtenstein one of Europe?s most wealthy monarchies despite being a tiny state.

Angela and Maximilian currently have one son together, Prince Alfons who was born in 2001. Prince Alfons is 6th in line to the throne of Liechtenstein. Other than her background in design and her marriage to Maxmilian, little is known about Princess Angela as the family are keen to stay away from the public eye as much as possible.

Princess Angela is part of a new generation of European monarchies. As Europe becomes more globalised with people moving from all corners of the world, it is refreshing to see the old dynasties adapting. Whereas in the past it was impossible for a Prince to marry anyone other than a Princess from another European family, it is now becoming the norm for royals to marry for love. From Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg?s marriage to his Cuban bride Maria Theresa torince Haakon of Norway marrying a single mother and former waitress Mette-Marit, after hundreds of years of stale protocol the royal houses of Europe are finally modernising.

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Felicitas von Hartig married Prince Johann Wenzel of Liechtenstein in Vienna, Austria on June 11, 2023.   
Royal Wedding :Felicitas von Hartig married Prince Johann Wenzel of Lichtenstein in Vienna - YouTube

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Prince Alois received the new ambassadors of Uruguay, Lithuania, Venezuela, Sudan, Iceland, South Africa, Japan and Australia today, June 29, 2023.

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Time for the annual Fatherland Day in Lichtenstein where pretty much the entire population comes to the castle and has a beer with the Princely family.

Liechtensteiner Vaterland - Fotogalerien - Vaterland online

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Time for the annual Fatherland Day in Lichtenstein where pretty much the entire population comes to the castle and has a beer with the Princely family.

Liechtensteiner Vaterland - Fotogalerien - Vaterland online

That?s the sort of thing that used to be done in smaller German Principalities and Grand Dukedoms on special occasions  before WW1.  I think it?s a great idea and really bonds the people and Princely family together

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Terrible news for the royal family. Prince Constantin, the third son of Hans Adam II has died. He passed away December 5th  :unsure: :cry:

Seine Durchlaucht Prinz Constantin ist verstorben - Vaterland online

The 51 year old died suddenly leaving behind a wife and 3 children ranging from 15 to 20.

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Was there a cause of death?

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Very sad, such a nice looking young man. My Condolences to the family during this time.

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Was there a cause of death?

Nothing seems to have been released. Simply that it was sudden and unexpected.

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Prince Hans-Adam II, Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein welcomed their guests to the traditional New Year's reception yesterday:

https://x.com/RFLiechtenstein/status/1745675877952741454?s=20