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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne

Liechtenstein Royal Succession - (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Liechtenstein's royal house said Saturday that the tiny country's rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the principality's throne.

Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country's national day. He said it was approved on Wednesday by the necessary two-thirds majority of family members who can vote on such matters.

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