https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-law-to-allow-women-to-ascend-the-throneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-law-to-allow-women-to-ascend-the-thronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-law-to-allow-women-to-ascend-the-throne#u44893Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:20:33 +0000The 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 mattersLiechtenstein 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 foundin