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  LIECHTENSTEIN PRINCELY FAMILY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
According to the Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Prince is the Head of State and exercises his sovereign authority in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution.
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.
personales.ya.com /fororeal/enfrlie.htm   (1479 words)

  
 Princely Family - Liechtenstein Tourismus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Princely Family of Liechtenstein is one of the oldest existing aristrocratic families.
The Prince is the ruler of the Princely House and, according to House Law, he safeguards “the reputation, the honor and the prosperity” of the Princely House.
Prince Hans Adam II and Princess Marie, née Countess Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau, have four children: heir to the throne Prince Alois, born June 11th, 1968, Prince Maximilian, born May 16th, 1969, Prince Constantin, born March 15th, 1972, and Princess Tatjana, born April 10th, 1973.
www.tourismus.li /Detailseite.asp?lg=2&id=276   (251 words)

  
 Prince Alois of Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On Liechtenstein Day (15 August) in 1990, he and his father publicly and jointly swore to uphold the Constitution.
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 preparing for the transition to a new generation.
On 3 July 1993, at St. Florin's in Vaduz, Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein married HRH Sophie, Duchess in Bavaria.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alois_of_Liechtenstein   (297 words)

  
 Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Prince of Liechtenstein has sweepingly broad powers; a referendum to adopt Hans-Adam's revision of the constitution to expand his powers passed in 2003.
Prince Hans-Adam had threatened that he and his family would move to Austria (and, it was rumoured, sell the Royal Palace to Bill Gates) if the referendum had failed.
On August 15, 2004 Prince Hans-Adam II formally turned the power of making day-to-day governmental decisions over to his son Prince Alois, as a way of transitioning to a new generation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hans-Adam_II_of_Liechtenstein   (362 words)

  
 LGT :: The Liechtenstein Princely Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Liechtenstein Princely Family is one of the oldest noble families.
Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein was born on 14 February 1945 as the eldest son of
Hereditary Prince Alois, the Princes Maximilian and Constantin and Princess Tatjana.
www.lgt.com /group/en/lgt_expect_more/fuerstenhaus.html   (229 words)

  
 Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein - Princely House - Princely Family
The Princely House of Liechtenstein is one of the oldest noble families.
The Reigning Prince is the sovereign of the Princely House and, according to the Law on the Princely House
The Family Council acts as an instance of appeal for decisions arising from the Law on the Princely House.
www.liechtenstein.li /en/eliechtenstein_main_sites/portal_fuerstentum_liechtenstein/fl-fueh-fuerstenhaus/fl-fueh-fuerstenfamilie.htm?printout=1&   (147 words)

  
 Fürstenhaus Liechtenstein: Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The prince is the sovereign of the Princely House and watches over the "reputation, honour and welfare" of the Princely House according to the house laws.
Prince Hans-Adam II took over the regency on the 13th of November 1989 after the death of Prince Franz Josef II.
The Princely Family elects every five years a family council, which acts as a court of appeal for decisions in the context of the house laws.
www.fuerstenhaus.li /index.php?familie&lang=en   (121 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / World / Europe / Liechtenstein saved, turned away WWII Jews
Liechtenstein fared better in the review than neighboring Switzerland in a similar study several years ago, but the report found fault with the principality's royal family.
The family of Liechtenstein's Prince Franz Josef II bought property and art objects taken from Jews in Austria and Czechoslovakia and used Jewish inmates from a Nazi concentration camp near Vienna for forced labor on nearby royal estates, the study said.
The owner of the account, whose name was withheld at the family's request, survived a concentration camp and died in Jerusalem in 1949, it said.
www.boston.com /news/world/europe/articles/2005/04/13/liechtenstein_saved_turned_away_wwii_jews?mode=PF   (520 words)

  
 Fürstenhaus Liechtenstein: History (1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The early Liechtenstein Family had properties in the vicinity of the family castle and at the north-eastern border with Lower Austria.
The uninterrupted family line of the Liechtenstein Family began with Heinrich (I) (died 1265/66) of Liechtenstein, who obtained the lordship over Nikolsburg in South Moravia as free property.
The acquisition was of great political importance, because resulting from this, the family acquired a substantial possession within the territory of the Wenzel Crown.
www.fuerstenhaus.li /geschichte.0.html?&lang=en   (148 words)

  
 Liechtenstein (10/04)
In 1989, Prince Hans Adam II succeeded his father to the throne and in 1996 settled a long-running dispute with Russia over the Liechtenstein family's archives, which had been confiscated during the Soviet occupation of Vienna in 1945 and later moved to Moscow.
The Liechtenstein electorate on March 16, 2003 endorsed Prince Hans-Adam II's proposal for a revision of the Liechtenstein Constitution with 64.3 percent of votes.
Liechtenstein is a member of EFTA and joined the European Economic Area (EEA) in 1995 in order to benefit from the EU internal market.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/9403.htm   (2778 words)

  
 Liechtenstein Travel Article: Princely Moments
The reigning Prince Hans-Adam II is the successor of Prince Franz Josef II, the first Prince of Liechtenstein to also reside in the country.
Prince Hans-Adam II is the first Prince of Liechtenstein who was born and grew up within the country.
Hereditary Prince Alois married the Duchess Sophie in Bavaria in 1993.
www.worldcountries.info /Liechtenstein/a1-Liechtenstein-04.htm   (328 words)

  
 Genealogies of European Royal Families   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Genealogy of the Grand-Ducal Family of Hesse and by Rhine.
The Genealogy of the Grand-Ducal Family of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
The Genealogy of the Grand-Ducal Family of Saxe-Weimar and Eisenach.
www.geocities.com /henrivanoene/genealogy.html   (411 words)

  
 A Special Advertising Section on Liechtenstein
This is where the princely family of Liechtenstein has had its residence since 1938, and where the current ruler, Prince Hans-Adam II, lives with his family.
Although somewhat reluctant to discuss his family’s business affairs, which are themselves run out of several Liechtenstein foundations, the word about town in Vaduz is that his family holdings are in the range of $3.5 billion.
Liechtenstein is in a good position to do this because nobody suspects us of wanting to take over another nation or people, or [to harbor irredentist aspirations].
www.internationalspecialreports.com /archives/98/liechtenstein/10.html   (3805 words)

  
 Royal News: October/November 1998
In Vaduz the Princely Family of Liechtenstein announced the engagement of Prince Constantin, the youngest son of the reigning Prince Hans Adam II, with Marie Gabriele Franciska, Countess Kálnoky (born Graz, Austria, July 16th 1975).
Prince Albert said he is keen to end his bachelor days and settle down to start a family now he is 40.
Prince Albert also told he is not going to shy away from his duties, but he and his father have nothing planned yet on succession.
www.nettyroyal.nl /newsnov98.html   (1906 words)

  
 Namnlöst dokument   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
If they are complete and the Reigning Prince considers that all conditions for approval of the intended marriage are met, he shall declare that he consents thereto.
The Reigning Prince shall then notify all members of the Princely House who are of full age thereof, at their last-known address.
The rights of appeal laid down in Article 11 shall apply in respect of the Reigning Prince's decision, except that the period in which an appeal must be lodged shall be reduced to two weeks.
www.warholm.nu /Liaktenskap.html   (394 words)

  
 history of liechtenstein and other liechtenstein links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
History of Liechtenstein The modern territory of Liechtenstein formed at one time (an albeit diminutive) part of the ancient Roman province of Raetia.
Liechtenstein Time and Date Liechtenstein History Back to Top The Austrian Liechtenstein family acquired the fiefs of Vaduz and Schellenberg in 1699 and 1713 respectively, and they became an...
The modern history of Liechtenstein dates from 1719, when the Liechtenstein family of Austria consolidated its control of the feudal territories of...
www.aaronslinks.com /liechtenstein/022.htm   (286 words)

  
 Norway - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
After Denmark-Norway sided with Napoleon in the Napoleonic Wars, Norway was ceded to the king of Sweden in 1814.
However, Norway declared her independence, adopted her own constitution and elected the Danish prince Christian Fredrik as king on 17 May 1814.
Under threat of war, Norway was forced into a personal union with Sweden, but kept her liberal constitution and independent institutions, except for the foreign service.
open-encyclopedia.com /Norway   (1706 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - The History of Europe - The Royal Family of Liechtenstein
Prince Alois and his wife, Sophie, have four children: Prince Joseph Wenzel, born in 1995; Princess Marie Caroline, born in 1996; Prince Georg, born in 1999; and Prince Nikolaus, born in 2000.
March 11, 2005 - According to Forbes magazine's annual list of the world's billionaires, Prince Hans Adam II and his family are among the world's richest royals, with an estimated worth of $3.2 billion (in U.S. dollars).
Liechtenstein: History and Institutions of the Principality by Pierre Raton.
royalty.nu /Europe/Liechtenstein.html   (412 words)

  
 The Liechtenstein Princely Navy
In the greatest victory of its four year history, the Liechtenstein Princely Navy - the greatest naval force of one of the smallest countries in the world - secured a 6th place finish in the Cup Final of the prestigious Stanley Dragonboat Championships in Hong Kong, which attract over 140 teams each year.
LGT Bank in Liechtenstein, the exclusive private bank owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, remains the Navy's main financial backer together with Foster's - the Navy's exclusive fuel supplier.
An initial contingent of loyal Liechtenstein supporters had arrived in the meantime, including diplomats of the Swiss Consulate, which are the official representatives of Liechtenstein in Hong Kong.
www.silvancolani.com /navy/2003/race2003.html   (1216 words)

  
 Liechtenstein News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Johann Adam of Liechtenstein purchased the Lordship of Schellenberg in 1699 and the County of Vaduz in 1712.
The actual date that the Principality of Liechtenstein was formed is the 23rd January, 1719, being the date that Emperor Karl IV decreed that the County of Vaduz and the Lordship of Schellenberg become the immediate Imperial Principality of Liechtenstein in acknowledgement of services by Anton Florian of Liechtenstein.
Reigning Prince from 1712 to 1718 and from 1748 to 1772
www.news.li /fam/fam.htm   (140 words)

  
 Namnlöst dokument
In 1719 Vaduz and Schellenberg became a Reichsfürstentum with the head of the Liechtenstein family as Reigning Prince.
The part of the Constitution of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein that concerns marriages is found here.
Prince Hans Adam II and King Juan Carlos I are fifth cousins.
www.warholm.nu /FAQli.html   (1020 words)

  
 The Royal Forums - Liechtenstein Royal Family: Current Events Part 2
The family has never really married into the current reigning royal families and their history is more intertwined with the Habsburgs and the aristocracy throughout the former Habsburg empire, Bavaria, etc. Would anyone agree?
Prince Hans-Adam of Liechtenstein has announced that he will abdicate this weekend.
08-21-2004 02:29 PM So,i think that Prince Hans-Adams is the third European Sovereign to abdicate in 20th Century and 21th Century.There were also:King Edward VIII and the late Queen Juliana of The Netherlands.
www.theroyalforums.com /forums/f73/liechtenstein-royal-family-current-events-part-2-a-2578-print.html   (982 words)

  
 liechtenstein native tree and other liechtenstein links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Liechtenstein (2) Madagascar (41) Malaysia (6) Mexico (429) Mongolia (2) Morocco (1) Mozambique (4)...
History of the House of Liechtenstein Simplified family tree of the House of Liechtenstein Princely Family Prince Hans...
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www.aaronslinks.com /liechtenstein/100.htm   (279 words)

  
 Family Liechtenstein Royal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Our events provide great entertainment for families to visit, and we support our community by giving a portion of all proceeds to a local charity.
The Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein born, 1995.
The Princely House of Liechtenstein (official) The Princely House of Liechtenstein...
www.familyshowpromotions.com /family/family-liechtenstein-royal.html   (363 words)

  
 Comments on 20998 | MetaFilter
Along with Uzbekistan, Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
Liechtenstein is also one of the four doggedly determinedly non-EU states remaining in the EFTA free trade association (though now part of the European Economic Area, making their abstention little more than nominal).
It's also interesting how Liechtenstein managed to stay out of modern Germany or Austria, even as Napoleon, the Vienna Convention, and Bismarck managed to eliminate scores of quasi-sovereign city-states throughout central Europe.
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 Celebrity Baby Blog: Royalty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The new prince is the second child of Mette- Marit and her husband Crown Prince Haakon, and is third in line to the Norwegian throne.
Denmark's Princess Mary and Prince Frederik are trying to enjoy their new status as parents while rushing to prepare to formally introduce their newborn son to the world at his christening.
Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium are excepting twins.
celebritybabies.typepad.com /my_weblog/royalty   (4504 words)

  
 Austrian Castles
Today, 2 exhibitions are housed in 108 rooms of the fortress: The entire first floor, including the state rooms, are devoted to the 900 year old history of the princely Liechtenstein family.
bestowed upon the family of Osterwitz the hereditary office of the cup-bearer.
A disposition left by the builder George Khevenhüller dating from the year 1576, which can be read on a marble slate in the yard, expresses the wish to keep the citadel in the possession of the descendants, and who should always care for it.
gnetal.tripod.com /austrian_castles.htm   (407 words)

  
 Islamic World.Net: Countries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Liechtenstein News - official newspaper, providing tourist and hotel information in the principality.
Liechtenstein News: Princely Family - offers historical background and current news about the Princely Family.
Liechtenstein vs. Federal Republic of Germany - brought forth by the Principality of Liechtenstein before the International Court of Justice.
islamic-world.net /countries/liechtenstein.htm   (186 words)

  
 Worldroots.com
Felix Marie Vincent, Prince of Luxembourg, Prince of
Prince Henri of Luxembourg, Nassau and Bourbon *1955
Friesian Nobility as such was not very well-defined (first after Napoleon in 1815 a list was drawn up of families belonging to the "Uradel" and only a few more have been added since) as Friesland did not know a feudal system.
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