Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein died
earlier today at the age of 81. She had been hospitalised since
Wednesday after suffering a stroke. Her family was with her when
she passed away in the hospital in Grabs and the announcement
stated that Princess passed away peacefully and with great trust in
God after receiving the holy sacraments. Church bells rang across
the small principality between…
The Principality of Liechtenstein is one
of the least known countries in Europe. Located between Austria and
Switzerland, this micro-state has an area of roughly 62 square
miles and a population of about 39,000. A mostly mountainous
country, the principality is one of two…
There will be no government celebrations
for Liechtenstein’s monarch, His Royal Highness Prince Hans Adam II
this year. The ruling monarch of one of the world’s smallest
independent nations has been the official head of state for 30
years this year, but it has now…
In his annual Christmas address, Prince
Hans-Adam II, the Head of State in Liechtenstein chose rather than
a review of 2017 to describe the history of the principality. This
is ahead of the upcoming celebration of 300 years since
Liechtenstein became a dynastic principality. The Prince can trace
his lineage via the direct male line to three of the previous
fourteen Princes of Liechtenstein and a…
