Liechtenstein has changed its rules of succession, allowing women to inherit the throne
Liechtenstein has changed its rules of succession: from now on, the firstborn child, regardless of gender, will be the heir to the throne. The decision was announced on the national day of this Central European country with a population of about 44,000, according to BBC News World.
The Princely House of Liechtenstein has replaced the system of male primogeniture with absolute primogeniture. This means that going forward, the first-born child, regardless of gender, will become the heir to the throne and, in time, the Princess or Prince of Liechtenstein.
The current line of succession will not be affected by these changes for the time being. The current ruler of Liechtenstein, Prince Hans-Adam II, has headed the princely family since 1989, and his heir remains his firstborn son, Hereditary Prince Alois. Over the past two decades, Alois has carried out most of the official princely duties.
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The new rules will apply to the descendants of the four children of Crown Prince Alois and Crown Princess Sophie. Alois stated that the change is intended to ensure that the principality and the princely house are led by the person best prepared for this responsibility.
Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria. Unlike many other European monarchs, the ruler of this country has broad political powers.
