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Liechtenstein’s ruling princely house announced on Saturday a change to its succession rules, ending male primogeniture and allowing the firstborn child to inherit the throne regardless of gender.
The reform, disclosed during the principality’s National Day celebrations, replaces the previous system under which only the eldest son could ascend to the throne. A statement from the House of Liechtenstein said the shift to absolute primogeniture ensures the most prepared individual—whether male or female—will lead the country. “With this modification of the law, we want to guarantee that both the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Princely House are governed by the person best prepared for this task,” Prince Alois said in his address .
The change was formally announced by the dynasty itself, according to reports from AFP . Liechtenstein, a constitutional monarchy of roughly 40,000 people nestled between Austria and Switzerland, has been ruled by Prince Hans-Adam II since 1989, though his son, Hereditary Prince Alois, has handled most official duties since 2004.
Alois and his wife, Princess Sophie of Bavaria, have four children. Their eldest, Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria, born in 1995, remains the presumptive heir under the new rules. The princely family traces its origins to Lower Austria and acquired the territories of Vaduz and Schellenberg in 1699 and 1712, respectively, unifying them as the Principality of Liechtenstein in 1719 .
The reform makes Liechtenstein the latest European monarchy to adopt gender-neutral succession, following similar changes in other royal houses. The announcement came during traditional National Day festivities at Vaduz Castle, where hundreds of citizens gathered for the prince’s speech, a toast to the nation, and a reception .
Liechtenstein is not a member of the European Union but participates in the European Economic Area and the Schengen Zone. The principality’s economy and political structure remain distinct from its larger neighbors, with the ruling family maintaining significant influence over state affairs.
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