Constitution of the Princely House of Liechtenstein
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The Constitution of the Princely House of Liechtenstein of 26 October 1993 is the basic document that governs the Princely House of Liechtenstein
. It was signed by the reigning prince Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
and Markus Büchel
Head of Government of Liechtenstein. This princely constitution however is not to be confused with the Constitution of Liechtenstein
that was established in 1921. The document sets out things like Title of members of the Princely House, marriage, adoption, Succession to the throne and abdication
and renunciation of the right to succeed to the throne. The document opens with a preamble stated below:
For several centuries the Liechtenstein family has been governed by statutes. In parts the old provisions no longer met modern requirements. The family therefore decided on 26 October 1993 to repeal the previous statute and to adopt a new one in keeping with its traditions. These centuries-old family traditions include the Catholic faith, which shall also serve as a guiding principle in future decisions, whilst respecting the freedom of belief and conscience of the individual. We beseech God and the Mother of God to protect our family and our country in the future as they have done in the past.
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
. It was signed by the reigning prince Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Hans-Adam II , is the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein. He is the son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein and his wife Countess Georgina von Wilczek . He also bears the titles Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, Count of Rietberg...
and Markus Büchel
Markus Büchel
Markus Büchel is a former head of government of Liechtenstein.He was in office from May to December 1993. He has won the elections in 1993 as a candidate for the conservative FBP ....
Head of Government of Liechtenstein. This princely constitution however is not to be confused with the Constitution of Liechtenstein
Constitution of Liechtenstein
There has been a written constitution in the Principality of Liechtenstein since 5 October 1921. It was granted by Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, and established the rule of parliamentary democracy mixed with that of constitutional monarchy. It has twelve chapters covering the...
that was established in 1921. The document sets out things like Title of members of the Princely House, marriage, adoption, Succession to the throne and abdication
Abdication
Abdication occurs when a monarch, such as a king or emperor, renounces his office.-Terminology:The word abdication comes derives from the Latin abdicatio. meaning to disown or renounce...
and renunciation of the right to succeed to the throne. The document opens with a preamble stated below:
For several centuries the Liechtenstein family has been governed by statutes. In parts the old provisions no longer met modern requirements. The family therefore decided on 26 October 1993 to repeal the previous statute and to adopt a new one in keeping with its traditions. These centuries-old family traditions include the Catholic faith, which shall also serve as a guiding principle in future decisions, whilst respecting the freedom of belief and conscience of the individual. We beseech God and the Mother of God to protect our family and our country in the future as they have done in the past.