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Nationalvia CTV News· August 15, 2026 at 09:33 p.m.

Liechtenstein Allows Women to Inherit Throne: Hereditary Prince Alois

Original headline: “Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne” — CTV News

Key takeaways

  • Liechtenstein has changed its succession laws
  • Women can now inherit the Liechtenstein throne
  • The change was approved by a two-thirds majority of family members

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein announced changes in the country's succession laws on its national day, stating that a two-thirds majority of family members voted in favor. The new rules now allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne.

The change was approved by the necessary voting members, marking a shift from the previous male-preference succession law.

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