Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

Liechtenstein has officially changed its royal succession rules to allow women to inherit the throne. This significant announcement was made on the country's national day. The change shifts the succession from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture, meaning the eldest child, regardless of gender, will become heir. This new rule will apply to future generations, specifically descendants of Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie, and will not affect the current line of succession. The House of Liechtenstein stated the aim is to ensure the principality is led by the best-prepared individual.

Liechtenstein's royal house has changed its rules of succession to allow women to inherit the throne. Hereditary Prince Alois announced the shift from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture, meaning the first-born child will become heir regardless of sex. This decision was approved by a two-thirds majority of voting family members. While this change will not immediately affect the current line of succession, it signifies a move towards gender equality in the principality's monarchy. Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation with an unusually powerful monarchy, previously granted women the right to vote in national elections in 1984.