Liechtenstein



Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne

  • Prince Hans-Adam II remains the head of state, but in 2004 handed over most of his powers to his eldest son, Alois, who is now 58
  • Under the new rule, the first-born child will become the heir to the throne, regardless of sex, Hereditary Prince Alois announced
By AP ·