Hereditary Prince Alois (1968- ), Princess Sophie (1967- ) and Family

[iceflower]

Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, German President Horst Koehler, Switzerland's
President Pascal Couchepin and Austrian President Heinz Fischer pose for a
picture prior their meeting in Rapperswil near Zurich November 25, 2008.

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[alterego]

They make a descent couple. :) I just found an interesting coincidence that 3 generations of Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein (Franz Joseph II, Hans-Adam II, and Alois) all have several sons, but only one daughter. :P

[principessa]

Here is the speech of Prince Alois to the national Feastday of 2009:

http://www.fuerstenhaus.li/_news/att...09_deutsch.pdf

And an interview of Alois with Michael Benvenuti about an agreement with Germany:

http://www.fuerstenhaus.li/_news/att...D_Erbprinz.pdf

[iceflower]

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with Alois, Hereditary
Prince of Liechtenstein, at Barvikha residence outside Moscow,
Russia, September 17, 2009:


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[Al_bina]

It appears that the Liechtenstein Princely family is busy in Russia: promoting the country, opening the art exhibition and meeting the Russian beau-monde and government. It is not surprising because Russian rich people use the Liechtenstein banks quite a lot.

http://www.kp.ru/daily/24362.4/547367/
As reported by Komsolskaya Pravda, Hereditary Prince Alois presented the brooch "Monomakh's Cap" to President Medvedev. Prince Alois returned the above brooch to Russia fulfilling Mr. Dvorsky's request, who was a native Muscovite and is a citizen of Liechtenstein. Made by Faberge, the brooch "Monomakh's Cap" will be kept in the Armory Chamber (http://www.kreml.ru/en/main/museums/armoury/).

[Al_bina]

Photos of Hereditary Prince Alois meeting Mr. Medevdev and presenting the brooch.
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[principessa]

Here is the official announcement of Prince Alois visit to Dmitri Medwedew:

http://www.fuerstenhaus.li/_news/att...i_Medwedew.pdf

[Alisa]

Two photos of the the couple and their children on Liechtenstein family day earlier on this year..

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Yfrog - liechtensteinfamilyday2

photos from exclusiv.li

[MAfan]

Oh my God! Joseph Wenzel has grown up so much! And he is only 1 year older then his sister...
Btw, thanks for these pictures.

[Warren]

They've successfully managed to keep Josef Wenzel under wraps. He's been virtually invisible for ages.

[MAfan]

Not only him, but all the children...and not only Alois and Sophie did, but all the Princely Family...
Where does Joseph Wenzel study and/or live?

[rchat]

Yes, they seem to stay out of the limelight which is good. Nice picture of the family.

[sgl]

They are quite a handsome family. It is nice to see that they purposely avoid the limelight. Life for the children is probably more balanced and relaxed than for those royals who are always being chased by photographers.

[Hereditary Thane]

With all respect to Warren and his incredible knowledge on these matters, I believe his interpretation of protocol and precedence is a little misleading. An annointed sovereign, whether or not he is an ex-king, always outranks a prince who may be an extant head of state. The formal court protocol of any state is only valid within that country; there is no universal rule other than those of a diplomatic and UN nature.

The Grimaldis of Monaco were accorded high precedence by Queen Victoria, but within the European high nobility are considered of equal status to nobles bearing the appellation, Serene Highness.

[Florencia]

L-R Roswitha Merz, wife of President of Switzerland Hans-Rudolf Merz, Margit Fischer wife of Austrian President Heinz Fischer and Princess Sophie wife of Liechtenstein's Prince Alois pose on a balcony in Esterhazy castle in Austrian Eisenstadt on October 28,2009.

Photo from Getty Images - L-R Roswitha Merz, wife of President of News, photos, topics, and quotes

Photo from Getty Images - L-R Roswitha Merz, wife of President of News, photos, topics, and quotes

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Photo from Getty Images - L-R Roswitha Merz, wife of President of News, photos, topics, and quotes

Photo from Getty Images - L-R Roswitha Merz, wife of President of News, photos, topics, and quotes

[Alisa]

Oct.30, 2009 Hereditary Prince Alois attended a WorldSkills function in Liechtenstein. He congratulated the seven participants on their success and then invited for an aperitif at Vaduz Castle.

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photos from Liechtenstein Volksblatt

[Alisa]

October 29, 2009 Princess Marie at Welt der Wiegendrucke

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Photo from Liectenstein Volksblatt