Princely Family current events 3: May 2007-

[lucien]

Originally Posted by Warren

Thanks for this article Kerry.
Apart from the art, the story contains a clue which explains the wherewithall for restoration of the Vienna palaces and the acquisition of artworks:
Operating under the slogan "Invest like the Prince", LGT now manages assets of SwFr 100bn ($84bn) (profits for the first half of this year were SwFr136m).

From an online currency conversion calculator, half-year profit of 136 million Swiss francs =
Australian $148,500,000
Euro €86,450,000
Stg £68,340,000
US $136,500,000

There would appear to be no cashflow problem in the Liechtenstein household budget.

Oh say that again,it's not like they have a shortage in cash-flow,they are a billionaire family,euro-billionaires that is,there is that slight difference these days...And it was all done by selling stamps and accomodating bank secrets,now why didn't we think of that,you tell me.

Never underestimate the smallest Monarchies here,they also happen to be the wealthiest

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by lucien

Oh say that again,it's not like they have a shortage in cash-flow,they are a billionaire family,euro-billionaires that is,there is that slight difference these days...And it was all done by selling stamps and accomodating bank secrets,now why didn't we think of that,you tell me.

Never underestimate the smallest Monarchies here,they also happen to be the wealthiest

I wonder if ALL the princes of liechtenstein get an allowance? If that was possible, since there are hundreds of them, that would be quite an expense of the family purse. Perhaps that's why most (all?) of them work in some capacity and the biggest allowance goes to the hereditary crown prince couple (and everyone else gets a smaller share).

[Warren]

The Fürstenhaus Liechtenstein House Laws of 2003 at Part III The Reigning Prince, Article 12(7) merely state:

As Chairman of the princely foundations and as the usufructary of the family's assets, the Reigning Prince shall support members of the Princely House who find themselves in financial difficulty, insofar as the income from the assets so permits.

Since the Princely House is run as a virtual corporation, I would imagine that members are "encouraged" to find gainful employment.

[lucien]

Originally Posted by BurberryBrit

I wonder if ALL the princes of liechtenstein get an allowance? If that was possible, since there are hundreds of them, that would be quite an expense of the family purse. Perhaps that's why most (all?) of them work in some capacity and the biggest allowance goes to the hereditary crown prince couple (and everyone else gets a smaller share).

None of the Princely family gets an allowance from the State.
They won't have it themselves.

The family assets provide all,and more.And about work,they all work because they were blessed with good sets of brains and loath freeloading.They all have careers,bankers,diplomats etc of their own as is their very own wish.

[BurberryBrit]

They all have excellent careers and educations which is why I respect them so much. I think it's great that they all work.

[HRH Kerry]

Peace Is Possible, Says Prince Alfred

Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein says peace is possible in this world and it all depends on the choices made by mankind.

"Peace is possible. We can make this world a better place by giving it a chance. It is our choice.

Full article here.

[HRH Kerry]

Another Peace story featuring Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein by NST Online.

[BurberryBrit]

Pic from Prince Philipp and Isabelle de L'arbre de Malander's wedding:

http://picture.belga.be/belgapicture...ev/8967380.jpg

Wenceslas looks exactly like him!

[HRH Kerry]

Yes, he does. So he will probably age gracefully like his dad. Thanks for sharing.

[Alisa]

Posted this earlier, but my post seemed to have disappeared.

Earlier this month, Princesses Marie (senior) and Nora of Liechtenstein attended a Special Olympics event.

http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7559556250.JPGThe Furstin with Prime Minister Hasler
http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7561118750.JPG

http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7561275000.JPG

http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7562368750.JPG
http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7562837500.JPG
http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7562993750.JPG
http://login.gmgnet.li/vkbl/grafik/F...7562993750.JPG Princess Nora

Photos from Liechtenstein Volksblatt

[lunormandie22]

Originally Posted by lucien

None of the Princely family gets an allowance from the State.
They won't have it themselves.

The family assets provide all,and more.And about work,they all work because they were blessed with good sets of brains and loath freeloading.They all have careers,bankers,diplomats etc of their own as is their very own wish.

That's so awesome, makes me admire them even more.

[HMTLove23]

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.

2008 geneolgical news

10.05. - Olivier de Quelen married Princess Hedwige von und zu Liechtenstein at the chapel of Waldstein Castle, Austria

from netty royalty page

[HRH Kerry]

MHTLove23, thanks for sharing the news. I'm sorry that her dad, Prince Vincenz, didn't live to walk her down the aisle. I'm sure she was thinking of him though. Congrats to the couple.

[BurberryBrit]

Picture of Lorenza de Liechtenstein's wedding (now divorced):
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...07/lorenza.jpg


I adore the outfits of the pages!

[olga101]

Yes, such exalting splendor. Divorced? I hope it (the marriaage) had some lasting happy moments. But such is life and it goes on, I'm sure.

[HRH Kerry]

Life certainly goes on for Lorenza. The princess and her partner, Francesco Trapani who just so happens to be the CEO of Bulgari, have a little girl together. Oh yeah, life certainly goes on!

[BurberryBrit]

Pic of Prince Philipp Erasmus and Princess Isabelle at the wedding of Prince Charles-Philippe and Duchess Diana:

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1781/scan0009fa6.jpg


(posted by Elsa M)

[TonyaR]

I'm excited, I can't believe National Day is this Friday! Does anyone know if Liechtenstein has any athletes competing in the Olympics? If so, are any members of the Princely family attending the Games in Beijing?

[BurberryBrit]

Originally Posted by TonyaR

I'm excited, I can't believe National Day is this Friday! Does anyone know if Liechtenstein has any athletes competing in the Olympics? If so, are any members of the Princely family attending the Games in Beijing?

Princess Nora is on the IOC so I'm sure there are some members at the Games. Not sure if the country sent athletes for any particular sport.

[Warren]

Here's the Liechtenstein page from the official Beijing Olympics website. There are several pics, and it looks like Princess Nora in the last one.