Until 1996, Alois worked at a firm of chartered accountants in London. In May of that year, he returned to Vaduz and became active in managing the princely families' finances.[1]
In the 2003 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum, Hans-Adam II retained his sweeping powers (the right to veto laws and elect judges).[3] On Liechtenstein Day in 2004, Hans-Adam II formally turned the power of making day-to-day governmental decisions over to Alois, preparing for the transition to a new generation. Hans-Adam II remains head of state.[1]
On 27 November 2005, Liechtenstein voters rejected an initiative that would prohibit abortion and birth control in the principality. The initiative was supported by Roman Catholic Archbishop Wolfgang Haas. Alois was initially sympathetic to the proposal, but he became neutral during the run-up to the vote. Instead, a government-sponsored counter proposal was ratified.[4]
In 2011, Alois threatened to exercise his princely veto if voters approved a forthcoming referendum to legalize abortion in the principality.[5] Such a veto was not necessary, as the voters rejected the proposal.[6]
Following the prince's threat, an initiative called "Damit deine Stimme zählt" ("So that your voice counts") was launched to change the constitution of Liechtenstein to prevent the prince from vetoing legislation approved in referendums. The referendum was held on 1 July 2012, and 76% of voters upheld the prince's power to veto referendum results.[7]
On 11 August 2022, Prince Alois said that same-sex marriage is "not a major problem".[8]
Quarterly: I Or, an eagle displayed Sable crowned and armed Or charged with a crescent treflée, issuing from the middle thereof a cross pattée Argent (Silesia); II barry of eight Or and Sable, a crown of rue bendways throughout Vert (Kuenring); III per pale Gules and Argent (Duchy of Troppau); IV Or, a harpy displayed Sable the human parts Argent crowned and armed Or (Cirksena); on a point entée Azure, a bugle-horn stringed Or (Duchy of Jägerndorf); en surtout, an inescutcheon per fess or and Gules (House of Liechtenstein).[14]
Ancestry
Ancestors of Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein[15]
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^Giles Hattersley (16 October 2011). "Sorry, Wills, Franz gets the crown". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
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^Coronation of Willem Alexander of the Netherlands
alois, hereditary, prince, liechtenstein, confused, with, prince, alois, liechtenstein, 1869, 1955, alois, hereditary, prince, regent, liechtenstein, count, rietberg, alois, philipp, maria, born, june, 1968, eldest, hans, adam, prince, liechtenstein, countess,. Not to be confused with Prince Alois of Liechtenstein 1869 1955 Alois Hereditary Prince and Regent of Liechtenstein Count of Rietberg Alois Philipp Maria born 11 June 1968 is the eldest son of Hans Adam II Prince of Liechtenstein and Countess Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau The heir apparent to the throne of Liechtenstein Alois has also been regent of the country Stellvertreter des Fursten since 15 August 2004 He is married to Duchess Sophie in Bavaria 1 who is a member of the House of Wittelsbach and second in line for the Jacobite succession 2 AloisHereditary Prince of LiechtensteinCount of RietbergAlois in 2018Regent of LiechtensteinRegency15 August 2004 presentMonarchHans Adam IIPrime MinistersSee list Otmar HaslerKlaus TschutscherAdrian HaslerDaniel RischBorn 1968 06 11 11 June 1968 age 55 Zurich SwitzerlandSpouseDuchess Sophie in Bavaria m 1993 wbr IssueDetailPrince Joseph Wenzel Princess Marie Caroline Prince Georg Prince NikolausNamesAlois Philipp MariaHouseLiechtensteinFatherHans Adam II Prince of LiechtensteinMotherCountess Marie Kinsky of Wchinitz and TettauReligionCatholicSignature Contents 1 Life and Career 2 Marriage and Issue 3 Honours 3 1 National 3 2 Foreign 4 Arms 5 Ancestry 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksLife and Career EditAlois attended the Liechtenstein Grammar School in Ebenholz Vaduz and then the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom He served in the Coldstream Guards in Hong Kong and London for six months before entering the University of Salzburg from which he earned a master s degree in jurisprudence in 1993 1 Until 1996 Alois worked at a firm of chartered accountants in London In May of that year he returned to Vaduz and became active in managing the princely families finances 1 In the 2003 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum Hans Adam II retained his sweeping powers the right to veto laws and elect judges 3 On Liechtenstein Day in 2004 Hans Adam II formally turned the power of making day to day governmental decisions over to Alois preparing for the transition to a new generation Hans Adam II remains head of state 1 On 27 November 2005 Liechtenstein voters rejected an initiative that would prohibit abortion and birth control in the principality The initiative was supported by Roman Catholic Archbishop Wolfgang Haas Alois was initially sympathetic to the proposal but he became neutral during the run up to the vote Instead a government sponsored counter proposal was ratified 4 In 2011 Alois threatened to exercise his princely veto if voters approved a forthcoming referendum to legalize abortion in the principality 5 Such a veto was not necessary as the voters rejected the proposal 6 Following the prince s threat an initiative called Damit deine Stimme zahlt So that your voice counts was launched to change the constitution of Liechtenstein to prevent the prince from vetoing legislation approved in referendums The referendum was held on 1 July 2012 and 76 of voters upheld the prince s power to veto referendum results 7 On 11 August 2022 Prince Alois said that same sex marriage is not a major problem 8 Marriage and Issue EditOn 3 July 1993 at St Florin s Cathedral in Vaduz Alois married Duchess Sophie in Bavaria now also Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein and Countess of Rietberg They have four children 1 Prince Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria of Liechtenstein Count of Rietberg born 24 May 1995 at the Portland Hospital in London Princess Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein Countess of Rietberg born 17 October 1996 in Grabs Canton of St Gallen Prince Georg Antonius Constantin Maria of Liechtenstein Count of Rietberg born 20 April 1999 in Grabs Canton of St Gallen Prince Nikolaus Sebastian Alexander Maria of Liechtenstein Count of Rietberg born 6 December 2000 in Grabs Canton of St Gallen Honours EditSee also List of honours of the Liechtensteiner princely family by country National Edit Liechtenstein Grand Star of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein 9 Foreign Edit Austria Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria 08 06 2000 10 11 Netherlands Recipient of the King Willem Alexander Inauguration Medal 30 04 2013 Sweden Recipient of the King Carl XVI Gustaf s Jubilee Commemorative Medal for the 70th Birthday 30 04 2016 12 Sovereign Military Order of Malta Grand Cross pro Merito Melitensi civilian special class 16 09 2011 13 Arms EditCoat of arms of Alois Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Coronet Ducal hat of Liechtenstein Escutcheon Quarterly I Or an eagle displayed Sable crowned and armed Or charged with a crescent treflee issuing from the middle thereof a cross pattee Argent Silesia II barry of eight Or and Sable a crown of rue bendways throughout Vert Kuenring III per pale Gules and Argent Duchy of Troppau IV Or a harpy displayed Sable the human parts Argent crowned and armed Or Cirksena on a point entee Azure a bugle horn stringed Or Duchy of Jagerndorf en surtout an inescutcheon per fess or and Gules House of Liechtenstein 14 Ancestry EditAncestors of Alois Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein 15 8 Prince Alois of Liechtenstein4 Franz Joseph II Prince of Liechtenstein9 Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria2 Hans Adam II Prince of Liechtenstein10 Count Ferdinand von Wilczek5 Countess Georgina von Wilczek11 Countess Norbertine Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau1 Alois Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein12 Ferdinand Vincent Count of Kinsky6 Count Ferdinand Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau13 Princess Aglae Franziska von Auersperg3 Countess Marie Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau14 Count Eugen von Ledebur Wicheln7 Countess Henriette Caroline of Ledebur Wicheln15 Eleonore Countess Larisch von MoennichSee also EditList of current heirs apparentReferences Edit a b c d e Hereditary Prince Alois Fuerstenhaus li Archived from the original on 21 June 2012 Retrieved 29 November 2012 Giles Hattersley 16 October 2011 Sorry Wills Franz gets the crown The Sunday Times Retrieved 6 November 2019 Liechtenstein prince wins powers BBC News Online 16 March 2003 Retrieved 29 December 2006 Rosenbaum Harry 28 November 2005 Voters defeat restrictive initiative Associated Press Archived from the original on 7 July 2013 Retrieved 7 July 2013 Liechtenstein prince threatens to veto referendum HuffPost 7 July 2013 Archived from the original on 7 July 2013 Retrieved 7 July 2013 Zeldin Wendy 27 September 2011 Liechtenstein No to Legalized Abortion Global Legal Monitor Archived from the original on 22 February 2013 Retrieved 7 July 2013 Liechtenstein 1 Juli 2012 Vermindertes Vetorecht des Fursten in German Sudd ch Retrieved 29 November 2012 Die Ehe fur alle an sich durfte kein grosseres Problem sein Volksblatt in German 11 August 2022 Coronation of Willem Alexander of the Netherlands Parliamentary question page 1381 eliechtensteinensia Vanitatis Sovereign Military Order of Malta The Emblems The Princely House of Liechtenstein Retrieved 20 June 2023 H S H Hereditary Prince Alois The Princely House of Liechtenstein Retrieved 20 June 2023 External links Edit Media related to Alois Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein at Wikimedia Commons Official websiteAlois Hereditary Prince of LiechtensteinHouse of LiechtensteinBorn 11 June 1968Liechtensteiner royaltyPreceded byHans Adam II Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein13 November 1989 present IncumbentHeir Prince Joseph WenzelLines of successionFirst Line of succession to the Liechtensteiner throne Succeeded byPrince Joseph Wenzel Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alois Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein amp oldid 1166086024, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
