Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
Summary
Liechtenstein has changed its royal succession rules to allow the oldest child to inherit the throne regardless of gender. This means daughters can now become the ruler, not just sons, but the change will only affect future generations, starting with the children of Hereditary Prince Alois.Key Facts
- Liechtenstein changed its succession from male-only (male primogeniture) to absolute primogeniture, where the oldest child inherits the throne regardless of sex.
- The announcement was made on Liechtenstein’s national day.
- Prince Hans-Adam II has ruled since 1989, and his oldest son, Alois, is the heir but not affected by this change.
- The new rule applies only to the descendants of Alois and his wife, Sophie.
- Alois stated the change aims to have the best-prepared person lead the country.
- Liechtenstein is a small country between Switzerland and Austria with about 44,000 people.
- The prince in Liechtenstein holds significant political power, unlike many European monarchs.
- Britain adopted a similar rule change in 2011 to allow first-born daughters to inherit the throne.
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