Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne

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   Liechtenstein Allows Women to Ascend the Throne

   The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein has changed its law to allow women to inherit the throne, moving towards gender equality in royal succession. This change enables women to ascend to the throne in the future, altering the country's previously male-only line of succession. The new law brings Liechtenstein in line with many other European monarchies that have adopted similar rules.

   Why it matters

   Liechtenstein is a small, independent principality located between Switzerland and Austria. The country's royal family, the House of Liechtenstein, has ruled the country since its founding in 1719. The change in succession law reflects a broader trend towards gender equality in European monarchies.

   What is confirmed

   • Liechtenstein has changed its rules to allow women to inherit the throne.
   • The change allows women to ascend to the throne in the future.
   • Liechtenstein's new law brings it in line with many other European monarchies that have adopted similar rules.

   What to watch next

   • The first instance of a woman ascending to the throne under the new law
   • Reactions from other European monarchies and governments
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. AP News — Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne
   2. The New York Times — Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne
   3. CBS News — Liechtenstein moves to change rules of succession so women can inherit principality's throne
   4. france24.com — Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne
   5. BBC — Liechtenstein to allow women to ascend the throne
   6. People.com — Find Out What Country Just Changed Its Royal Succession Rules to Allow Women to Take the Throne
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