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  LIECHTENSTEIN PRINCELY FAMILY
Prince Alois, the eldest son of the then Hereditary Princely Couple Hans-Adam and Hereditary Princess Marie of Liechtenstein was born on 11 June 1968 in Zurich and was given the names Alois Philipp Maria.
As the eldest son of the Ruling Prince, Hereditary Prince Alois is destined to be the Successor to the Throne, in accordance with the laws of the House of Liechtenstein.
On 3rd July 1993, HSH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein was married to HRH Duchess Sophie of Bavaria.
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 Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination
Hereditary Prince Alois was born in Zurich on 11 June 1968 as the eldest son of Prince Hans Adam II and Princess Marie of Liechtenstein and was christened Alois Philipp Maria.
Prince Alois spent his youth at Vaduz Castle with his parents, siblings, and grandparents.
On 15 August 1990, on the occasion of the oath of allegiance, Reigning Prince Hans Adam II and Hereditary Prince Alois jointly swore to uphold the Constitution.
www.princeton.edu /~lisd/about_lisd/alois.html   (370 words)

  
 The Imperial Reichs College of Princes and Counts of The Holy Roman Empire , Founded 1489 . The Imperial Nobility of ...
H.R.H. Prince Philippe of Belgium, Duke of Brabant.
Hereditary Prince / Furst of Mindelheim, Marquess of Blandford.
Prince Elector of the Palatine of the Rhine.
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 Prince Alois II.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Prince Franz Josef I. Prince Alois I. Prince Johann I. Prince Alois II.
Prince Alois II is very important for Liechtenstein, because he was the first prince to visit his country (1842 and 1847), contributing in an active way to its economic and political development.
Subsequent to the February Revolution in Paris in 1848, liberal tendencies began to be felt in Liechtenstein too, and the population demanded a liberal constitution in a petition addressed to the prince.
www.fuerstenhaus.li /fhl/en/fuerstenhaus/fuersten/fuerst_alois_2.html   (287 words)

  
 Prince Alois Of Liechtenstein
Hereditary Prince Alois Philipp Maria of Liechtenstein (German: ''Erbprinz Alois Philipp Maria von und zu Liechtenstein'') (born 11 June 1968 in Zürich), is the eldest son of Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein and his wife Princess Marie of Liechtenstein.
Hereditary Prince Alois was initially sympathetic to anti-abortion proposal, but became neutral during the run-up to the vote.
Alois of Liechtenstein was also the name of the grandfather of Hans Adam II, thus the great-grandfather of the current Alois.
www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Prince_Alois_of_Liechtenstein   (471 words)

  
 The Principality of Liechtenstein
It is not needed anymore that the wife of a prince of Liechtenstein is from noble birth.
The Princes of Liechtenstein perhaps descend from the Donauwörth family, landlords of Bavaria, who probably lived in Lower Austria in the 13th century.
Prince Franz Joseph II, son of Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Arch Duchess Elisabeth of Austria, was the first Prince who actually lived in Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle.
www.nettyroyal.nl /liechtenstein1.html   (671 words)

  
 Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein - News
Hereditary Prince Alois and Federal President Schmid cite the most recent agreement on mutual assistance in the event of disasters and serious accidents as a good example of the ongoing intensification of mutual cooperation between the two neighboring States.
Liechtenstein’s efforts to conclude an economic treaty with Switzerland were successful in 1923, when the “Treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein on the Association of the Principality of Liechtenstein with the Swiss Customs Area” was signed on 29 March 1923.
On 26 May 1924, Liechtenstein established the principle by law that: “The Swiss franc as the Liechtenstein franc shall be the exclusive legal currency.” After intensive consultations between the Liechtenstein Government and the Swiss Federal Council, a pragmatic solution had been found to use the Swiss currency in Liechtenstein without an international treaty.
www.liechtenstein.li /en/fl-portal-aktuell?newsid=13185   (771 words)

  
 Liechtenstein (12/05)
Branches: Executive--chief of state: Prince Hans Adam II (assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984, acceded to the throne on 13 November 1989); Heir Apparent Prince Alois, son of the monarch, was born on June 11, 1968.
Alois was appointed the permanent representative of the Prince on August 15, 2004.
The Prince nominates the government, district and high court judges, the judges of the Supreme Court, and the presidents and their deputies of the Constitutional Court and of the Administrative Court of Appeal on the basis of the names put forward by parliament.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/9403.htm   (3020 words)

  
 Liechtenstein hands prince total power - theage.com.au
Liechtenstein's ruling prince has won overwhelming support from his subjects to become Europe's only absolute monarch, after a referendum campaign marred by hate mail and mutilated animal parts.
The prince and his heir, Crown Prince Alois, whose family have ruled the principality for 300 years, thanked voters "for their confidence" in a statement published on the Princely House website.
Prince Hans-Adam had threatened to leave with his wife and son for their palace in Vienna if their subjects failed to show sufficient support.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/03/17/1047749716116.html   (315 words)

  
 Sound of silence from Liechtenstein - Marketplace by Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune
Liechtenstein was among 35 countries and jurisdictions threatened with sanctions by the OECD in 2002 for refusing to stiffen laws and provide more information to tax officials from industrialized nations.
Liechtenstein, which lies between Austria and Switzerland and uses the Swiss franc as its currency, is one of five that remain on the list.
Liechtenstein, home to 15 banks, including LGT, owned by the royal family, and VP Bank Group, agreed to levy the tax and distribute it to the countries whose residents have savings in the principality.
www.iht.com /articles/2006/03/21/bloomberg/bxprince.php   (757 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
On Liechtenstein Day 2004 Prince Hans-Adam II formally turned the power of making day-to-day governmental decisions over to his son Erbprinz Alois, as a way of transitioning to a new generation.
Vaduz, Herary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein married Duchess Sophie in Bavaria.
Alois of Liechtenstein was also the name of the grandfather of Fürst Hans Adam II, thus the great-grandfather of the current Alois.
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Alois_of_Liechtenstein.html   (221 words)

  
 Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He attended the Liechtenstein Grammar School in Vaduz-Ebenholz and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
On Liechtenstein Day (15 August) in 1990, he and his father publicly and jointly swore to uphold the Constitution.
On 27 November 2005, Liechtenstein voters rejected an initiative that would prohibit abortion and birth control in the principality.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Alois_of_Liechtenstein   (416 words)

  
 CNN.com - Prince wins Liechtenstein powers - Mar. 16, 2003
Liechtenstein's Prince Hans Adam II clinched a royal victory on Sunday as subjects rallied behind the 300-year-old monarchy to back controversial political reforms in the alpine state.
Prince Hans Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein had threatened to leave Vaduz for Vienna if voters rejected proposals he put forward that would grant him the right to sack the government, veto legislation and nominate judges.
Opponents say the prince's proposals would give him too much power in the 160 sq km (62 sq mile) principality, whose tax haven status has enabled it to become one of the world's richest countries in terms of income per capita.
www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/03/16/liechtenstein.reut/index.html   (486 words)

  
 About Liechtenstein - Hereditary Prince Alois von Liechtenstein profile
Prince Alois, the eldest son of the Prince Hans Adam and Princess Marie von Liechtenstein was born on 11 June 1968 in Zurich and was given the names Alois Philipp Maria.
As the eldest son of the reigning Prince, Hereditary Prince Alois is destined to be the successor to the throne, in accordance with the laws of the House of Liechtenstein.
Princess Marie Caroline Elizabeth Immaculata was born in Grabs (Switzerland) in 1996, with Prince Georg, born in 1999; and Prince Nikolaus, born in 2000.
www.about-liechtenstein.co.uk /history/royals/CPAlois.html   (495 words)

  
 Namnlöst dokument
Reigning Prince on March 24, 1805 upon the death of his brother, Alois I.
Parents: Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Elisabet Amalia of Habsburg-Lothringen.
Reigning Prince upon the death of Franz I.
www.warholm.nu /Princeli.html   (463 words)

  
 Liechtenstein Princely Family - The Royal Forums
Prince Hans-Adam II On August 15th 2004 H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II entrusts his son H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois as his representative with the exercise of all sovereign rights pertaining to him, in accordance with the Liechtenstein Constitution.
Prince Hans Adam II was born on 14 February 1945 as the eldest son of Prince Hanz Joseph II of Liechtenstein and Princess Gina.
Prince Hans-Adam I, who reigned from 1699 to 1712, was the founder of the Principality Liechtenstein, thanks to his purchases of the Lordship of Schellenberg (1699) and the County of Vaduz (1712).
www.theroyalforums.com /forums/f73/liechtenstein-princely-family-4684.html   (1552 words)

  
 WXIA-11alive.com - Print Article - Atlanta,Georgia,11Alive,ATLANTA,News,Weather,Doppler,sports,events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In a Europe of nations coming together in a vast continental superstate, Liechtenstein is a quirk of history that harks back to an older world — of separateness, neutrality and sharp survival instincts.
Alois, 38, is fully aware of how differently things might have turned out.
Alois' controversial father, Hans-Adam II, remains head of state, but has passed most of his sweeping powers — including the right to dismiss governments, veto new laws and cast the deciding vote on the appointment of new judges — to his son.
www.11alive.com /news/printarticle.aspx?storyid=81779   (493 words)

  
 Australia - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Liechtenstein is a small Principality on the east bank of the Upper Rhine, doubly landlocked between Austria and Switzerland.
Liechtenstein is one of the remaining four members of EFTA along with Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
Liechtenstein's industrial sector is widely diversified, but the focus is on high value niche products, and its companies are outward looking and export orientated, due to the small size of domestic markets.
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/liechtenstein/liechtenstein_brief.html   (1616 words)

  
 King Of Hearts
The Jim Thompson Museum, famous for its showcase of Thompson's extensive collection of Thai and Asian art and antiques, was closed to the public during the morning to host Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
At 9.20am Prince Alois arrived at The Jim Thompson House to a warm welcome from Klausner, who escorted the prince through the complex of six traditional Thai houses.
The museum also presented a necktie to Prince Alois, a scarf to his wife Sophie, Duchess of Bavaria, and Tshirts for all four of their children, said Klausner.
www.nationmultimedia.com /specials/60thking/june13_3.php   (409 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Tiny Alpine state flourishes after 200 hard years
Despite reservations over the powers of its princely family voiced by the political freedom watchdog Council of Europe, national officials insist its future is closely tied to the continent's integration process.
Liechtensteiners, in a 2003 referendum, gave a two-thirds majority to a new constitution allowing the prince to dismiss the government and veto legislation by the 25-seat parliament.
Alois, 39, has been in charge since 2004 when his father Hans-Adam, still formally head of state, left for Vienna to focus on running the family banking business.
news.scotsman.com /latest.cfm?id=965602006   (1035 words)

  
 Hereditary Couple of Liechtenstein - Royal Blue Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Prince Alois at a reception at the castle, welcoming a few ministers from Luxembourg.
There are also a few other towns (cant remember their names), but all in all Liechtenstein has around, I think, 5 towns including Vaduz, but this towns dont lie that close to eachother so maybe this is a sign to you that you were there.
As for how Liechtenstein looks: the western part of the country (which is bordering to Switzerland and where also the Rhine flows) is flat and there is a lot of fields and in this western part all big towns lie.
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 About Liechtenstein - Prince Alois II von Liechtenstein profile
The education of Alois II was first in the hands of Abbott Werner, a French priest, was then taken over by experts, including Leopold Trautmann, professor for agriculture at the University of Vienna, and the historical philosopher Friedrich von Schlegel.
The Prince continued the modernisation measures of his father and grandfather in the Liechtenstein estates.
The Prince was a member of a total of 74 humanitarian, scientific and industrial associations and contributed significant sums annually for charitable purposes.
www.about-liechtenstein.co.uk /history/royals/Alois-2.html   (355 words)

  
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VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein can see almost his entire realm from the castle _ mountain ridge to mountain ridge and down to the capital below.
In a Europe of nations coming together in a vast continental superstate, Liechtenstein is a quirk of history that harks back to an older world _ of separateness, neutrality and sharp survival instincts.
Alois' controversial father, Hans-Adam II, remains head of state, but has passed most of his sweeping powers _ including the right to dismiss governments, veto new laws and cast the deciding vote on the appointment of new judges _ to his son.
www.wftc.com /news/national/story.asp?1654365   (597 words)

  
 Liechtenstein Royal Family
All his possessions were inherited by his cousin Anton Florian of Liechtenstein and in 1719 The Holy Emperor Charles VI decreed that the counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg be raised to the dignity of principality within the Holy Roman Empire with the name Liechtenstein.
Although Prince Hans Adam II handed over political/executive power to his son Alois on 15 August 2004 he still retains his position as The Prince of Liechtenstein.
See 18.1511341 - Although Prince Hans Adam II handed over political/executive power to his son Alois on 15 August 2004 he still retains his position as The Prince of Liechtenstein.
www.btinternet.com /~allan_raymond/Liechtenstein_Royal_Family.htm   (348 words)

  
 Worldroots.com
Prince Aloys Gonzaga von und zu Liechtenstein and Archduchess Elisabeth Amalia of Austria)
-spouse of Prince and Duc Josef Leonard Balthasar d'Arenberg-
-spouse of Prince Franz Joseph Arnulf of Bavaria 1852-1907-
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 The Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna's newest temple of the arts
The Prince of Liechtenstein’s collections were an essential part of Vienna’s museum scene until 1938.
This library was to be transferred to the Liechtenstein garden palace in the early 20th century.
Continuing this active acquisition policy, the Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein (born in 1945) has pointed the way to the future of the collection with his spectacular purchases.
www.luxurytraveler.com /liechtenstein_museum.html   (1924 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
Ruling prince of tiny Liechtenstein hands power over to son, invites entire nation to garden party
Liechtenstein voters give prince more powers after unusually bitter campaign
Liechtenstein leader turns power over to his son Some residents hope young prince will be less confrontational
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