European Royals

Liechtenstein’s Prince Hans-Adam announces death of his youngest son

Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein has died.

He was 51 years old.

The prince was the third and youngest son of Liechtenstein’s sovereign, Prince Hans Adam II, and his late wife, Princess Marie.

In a short statement, on December 5th 2023, the Royal Household said that the prince passed away unexpectedly on December 5th 2023.

Prince Constantin married Marie Kálnoky de Kőröspatak in 1999. They had three children together – Prince Moritz, 20, Princess Gina, 18, and Prince Benedikt, 15. He worked as a businessman.

Prince Constantin was seventh in line to the throne of Liechtenstein.

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