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For hundreds of years, the Liechtenstein family has abided by the law it set itself. According to this House Law, the Prince watches over the "reputation, esteem and welfare" of the Princely House of Liechtenstein.

House Law

The Princely Family is one of the oldest aristocratic families in the world.
History
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- History of the Princely House
- Biographies of the Princes and Princesses
Prince Johann Adam Andreas I took the opportunity to purchase the baronial estate of Schellenberg in 1699 and the county of Vaduz in 1712. The two territories were combined and in 1719 elevated to the status of Imperial Principality of Liechtenstein.

History of the Princely House

The Princely House has an important role in Europe for centuries.
Monarchy
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Unlike a politician, the Prince does not have to stand for reelection every four years. This means the Head of State is freer to address even unpopular issues. His official roles and tasks are for the long term and intended to continue for generations.

Official Roles and Tasks

The monarchy is of great importance for the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Commitment
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Commercial success enables the Princely House to act independently and autonomously for political, cultural and social purposes.

The Princely House as Entrepreneurs

The Princely House of Liechtenstein has many different business interests.
Organization and Services
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A selection of the most common questions and answers about the Princely House.

Questions and Answers

The Princely House and its administrative organization.

Welcome to the Princely House of Liechtenstein.

Official Roles and Tasks

Working together for Liechtenstein

Our Commitment

Patrons and Entrepreneurs

The Princely House of Liechtenstein

The Princely House of Liechtenstein has a history dating back hundreds of years, gave the Principality of Liechtenstein its name and is engaged in multiple spheres of activity.

Princely House

The Prince is both Head of State and head of the family. There are over 100 members of the Princely House, with only some of the family living in Liechtenstein.

History

The name of the Liechtenstein family may come from the castle of the same name perched on a limestone crag in Lower Austria.

History of the House of Liechtenstein

Monarchy

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a unique monarchy: the Prince and the people exercise the authority of state together.

Commitment

The Princely House of Liechtenstein is active in both the political and entrepreneurial spheres. It also champions art, science and social welfare.

The book: The State in the Third Millennium

More information

The state must serve the people and not the other way round: the vision of H.S.H. Prince Hans Adam II for the state in the third millennium.

Interesting Facts

Information about the Princely House of Liechtenstein at a glance:

The State of the Future

"It would be a mark of success if, in the third millennium, people managed to convert all states into benevolent service companies."
H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein

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