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The monarchy of Liechtenstein is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of Liechtenstein. The current monarch is Prince Hans-Adam II. [1]
There have been 16 monarchs of the Principality of Liechtenstein since 1608. The current Prince of Liechtenstein is Hans-Adam II, since 13 November 1989. [ 1] The current Hereditary Prince and Regent of Liechtenstein is Alois, since 15 August 2004. [ 2]
Liechtenstein ( / ˈlɪktənstaɪn / LIK-tən-styne; [ 11] German: [ˈlɪçtn̩ʃtaɪn] ⓘ ), officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein, pronounced [ˈfʏʁstn̩tuːm ˈlɪçtn̩ˌʃtaɪ̯n] ⓘ ), [ 12] is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in the Central European Alps, between Austria in the east and north and Switzerland...
- Brief History of Liechtenstein
- House Laws Governing The Royal Family
- Prince Hans-Adams II
- Important Events in Liechtenstein
Just like the royal family, Liechtenstein has a rich history behind it. The country is landlocked and is surrounded by Austria and Switzerland, both landlocked countries, on both sides. The country was born after the princes of Liechtenstein bought land in 1719 and was given the name ‘Liechtenstein’. However, the new territory was not occupied and ...
The House of Liechtenstein is governed by house laws. The document stipulates the preamble and has several articles bearing the house laws. As stated, the leadership of the principality has been designated for males from the house of Prince Johan I. The other requirement to the males in contention for leadership is that they should be members by bi...
Prince Hans-Adams II is the reigning ruler of the principality since the year 1989. He is the son of Prince Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina. Prince Franz was the head since 1939 and he had succeeded his uncle who had died without having a clear successor. By virtue of birth, Prince Hans-Adams is the rightful prince. He had a privileged childhood ...
The ruling house of Liechtenstein has seen the standards of living being ranked among the highest in the world today. With the world’s lowest tax rates, major companies have set foot here and brought business. Political stability has been maintained through democratic processes and diplomacy. For example, Prince Hans in 2009 had settled a dispute w...
Hans Adam II, prince of Liechtenstein, member of the ruling family of Liechtenstein who became prince (head of state) in 1989 following the death of his father, Prince Francis Joseph II. During Hans Adam’s reign, the country joined the WTO and the UN but not the European Union.
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The Principality of Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis. The Princely House thus has a significant political role in the reputation and the development of the country for the benefit of its people.
H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II is the Reigning Prince of the House of Liechtenstein and Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein. He has ceded the affairs of state to his first-born son and designated heir to the throne, H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois.
