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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.

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National Emblems

The coat of arms of the Prince of Liechtenstein has been used as the country’s greater coat of arms since 1719. That is when the two baronial estates of Vaduz and Schellenberg were elevated to the status of Imperial Principality.

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Since the dying out of the other family lines, the coat of arms has been used by all members of the Princely House of Liechtenstein.

The Six Motifs on the Coat of Arms

The shield in the center depicts the red and gold coat of arms of the Liechtenstein family.
The golden-crowned eagle refers to Silesia.
The chaplet of rue stands for the coat of arms of the Kuenringer.
The red and silver coat of arms indicates the Duchy of Troppau.
The black eagle with the head of a woman is in memory of Prince Gundaker’s first wife Agnes von Ostfriesland.
A golden hunting horn suspended from a golden cord at the base of the coat of arms refers to the Duchy of Krnov.

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The arms of the Princely House proper are used as the lesser arms of Liechtenstein.

More information on this can be found in the Law on the Coats of Arms, Colors, Seals and Emblems of the Principality of Liechtenstein (Coat of Arms Act).