Liechtenstein Princely Family: news and pictures

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by HRH Kerry

I found a blog about the couple which features the video made by our own BurberryBrit.

Oh really? Which blog? (PM me if you prefer)

[BurberryBrit]

Prince Vincenz von und zu Liechtenstein died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home near Graz, Austria in the night from Sunday to Monday aged 57. He was born at Graz on 30 July 1950 as the eldest child of Prince Heinrich and his wife Elisabeth née Archduchess of Austria. On Saturday he had attended the funeral of his uncle Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria. Prince Vincenz was a politician for the ÖVP. Prince Vincenz is survived by his second wife Roberta and his two daughters by his first wife Adelheid and Hedwig.
Taken from netty royals site

Vincenz is Hans-Adam's 2nd cousin (I posted the geneaology a while back) and Hedwig is engaged to be married (or was recently married?) to Comte Oliver de Quelen of France.

Dr. Vincenz Liechtenstein

[HRH Kerry]

OMG! How sad. I remember reading how excited he was announcing the engagement of Hedwig.

[Tara20052]

Can anybody tell me why Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela are rarely seen at a lot of official events?

[HRH Kerry]

The whole family is rather private. As far as I know, when it comes to most official events either the Reigning Prince or Hereditary Prince carries out the duties representing the country. Prince Max is very busy in his capacity as head of LGT Bank.

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by Tara20052

Can anybody tell me why Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela are rarely seen at a lot of official events?

There aren't that many official events in Liechtenstein. And the ones that happen usually only involve the hereditary couple and the reigning couple. Also, I would venture to say that most events that happen in Liechtenstein aren't covered by the press. You really have to dig for the few photos that we do get and when we get them, it's usually later than when it happened. Angela and Max have been at various society/royal weddings throughout the years and probably have a low-key social life with others in their social set. Max is th CEO of the family bank, so he's probably very active with that.

[HRH Kerry]

Originally Posted by BurberryBrit

Prince Vincenz von und zu Liechtenstein died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home near Graz, Austria in the night from Sunday to Monday aged 57. He was born at Graz on 30 July 1950 as the eldest child of Prince Heinrich and his wife Elisabeth née Archduchess of Austria. On Saturday he had attended the funeral of his uncle Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria. Prince Vincenz was a politician for the ÖVP. Prince Vincenz is survived by his second wife Roberta and his two daughters by his first wife Adelheid and Hedwig.
Taken from netty royals site

Vincenz is Hans-Adam's 2nd cousin (I posted the geneaology a while back) and Hedwig is engaged to be married (or was recently married?) to Comte Oliver de Quelen of France.

Dr. Vincenz Liechtenstein

I thought the couple had already married. There was a video link posted somewhere on TRF where Hans Adam was speaking. I thought that was at Hedwig's wedding. Maybe I'm wrong.

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by HRH Kerry

I thought the couple had already married. There was a video link posted somewhere on TRF where Hans Adam was speaking. I thought that was at Hedwig's wedding. Maybe I'm wrong.

No, that was from Prince Emmanuel vuz Liechtenstein's wedding.

[HRH Kerry]

Thanks for the correction.

Here is some info concerning Prince Vincenz's burial. Not much but it is something.

Translated version of http://www.kirchschlag.at/stocksport/NEWS-NEU/NEWS%20-%20A-%20.htm

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by HRH Kerry

Thanks for the correction.

Here is some info concerning Prince Vincenz's burial. Not much but it is something.

Translated version of http://www.kirchschlag.at/stocksport/NEWS-NEU/NEWS%20-%20A-%20.htm

Thanks Kerry. Such a sad start of the year for the Austrian and Liechtenstein families.

[Alisa]

The Prince be burried on Friday, 26 January at 2.00 pm at the burial vault at Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Source: Kleine Zeitung via RPF.

[BurberryBrit]

A video about the Princely House:
Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein - Princely House - Video: The Princely House

[GlitteringTiaras]

Wow, that was a nice treat. Thanks Burberry Brit for posting that video. Hans-Adam is very handsome looking, by the way.

I noticed on their website that Max and Angela are not listed. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are they in line to the throne or off the list? Sorry for the silly question.

[HRH Kerry]

Max and Angela are not listed just as well as the Constantin and Marie and Tatjana and Phillip. The only ones ever listed are the wife and children of the Head of State as well as the Hereditary Prince and his family. I doubt if this was a personal slight. Max and Alfons are 5th and 6th respectively in the line of succession. Max is listed as head of LGT just as his uncle Philipp was prior to him. (By the way, I think Prince Philipp still holds a key position at the bank.)

[HRH Kerry]

Here's some helpful info on the history of the LPF. Also includes links.

The Serene Orders of The Principality of Liechtenstein and The Royal Orders of the Kingdom of Serbia .

[HRH Kerry]

I knew that the Princely Family was big on art but I had no idea that they own 33 Rubens! OMG!!!!!!!!

The Daily Star - Forbes.com Features - The World's Richest Royals

Did I say OMG?!

[HRH Kerry]

The Princely Family makes the news in the art world...again.

PRIVATE COLLECTION OF THE PRINCES OF LIECHTENSTEIN TO BE SOLD AT CHRISTIE'S AMSTERDAM APRIL 2008

PRIVATE COLLECTION OF THE PRINCES OF LIECHTENSTEIN TO BE SOLD AT CHRISTIE'S AMSTERDAM APRIL 2008

[HRH Kerry]

...Visions and strategies for the Liechtenstein financial center, the integration of foreign inhabitants in Liechtenstein society, and the disentanglement of Church and State are some of the most important topics raised by Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II and Hereditary Prince Alois, Prime Minister Otmar Hasler, and Deputy Prime Minister Klaus Tschütscher in their perspectives for the New Year. Other topics include combating unemployment, realizing equal opportunity, family policy, and changes in education policy...

Liechtenstein, Offshore, Perspectives For 2008 - Government of Liechtenstein - 31/01/2008, Offshore Centres

[HRH Kerry]

The Greek ambassador to Berlin, Anastassios Kriekoukis, and Liechtenstein’s ambassador to Berlin, Prince Stefan von und zu Liechtenstein, will attend the ...

ekathimerini.com | ARTS & LEISURE - NEWS

[HRH Kerry]

I have an oxymoron for you. Here is some new old news or would you say old new news? Anyway, I had no idea that Liechtenstein had the largest royal family in Europe.

Letter from Liechtenstein: LETTER FROM LIECHTENSTEIN,: The New Yorker