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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the throne
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Key Points:
- Liechtenstein's royal family announced a change in succession laws to allow absolute primogeniture, meaning the first-born child, regardless of gender, can inherit the throne.
- The change was approved by a two-thirds majority of eligible family members and will apply only to the descendants of Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie born in the future.
- Currently, Prince Hans-Adam II is head of state, having delegated most powers to his son Alois, who is the heir apparent; Alois' eldest child is Prince Joseph Wenzel, followed by Princess Marie Caroline.
- Liechtenstein is known for its powerful monarchy with significant political authority, including veto power over referendums and government appointments.
- The principality has a conservative history, being the last European country to grant women voting rights in 1984, approved narrowly by male voters.
