https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-rules-to-allow-women-to-inherit-the-alpine-principality-s-throneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-rules-to-allow-women-to-inherit-the-alpine-principality-s-thronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-changes-its-rules-to-allow-women-to-inherit-the-alpine-principality-s-throne#u44530Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:18 +0000The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein has changed its rules of succession to allow women to inherit the throne, moving towards gender equality in the royal family's line of succession.Why it mattersThis change brings Liechtenstein in line with many other European monarchies that have already adopted gender-equal succession rules. The principality has a long history, and its royal family has traditionally followed a system of agnatic primogeniture, where the throne passes to the eldest son. The change reflects a broader trend towards gender equality in European royal families.What is co