Liechtenstein Amends Royal Succession to Grant Women Equal Rights
Liechtenstein has updated its royal succession laws, ending a 400-year tradition that barred women from the throne. The new rule allows the firstborn child to inherit the throne, regardless of gender, establishing equal rights for women in the line of succession.
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Women were barred from Liechtenstein’s throne for 400 years; new rule lets the firstborn inherit regardless of gender
Liechtenstein has made a progressive move by updating its royal succession laws to favor gender equality. Now, the first-born child will inherit the throne, breaking traditional norms. This decision aligns with several European countries where female heirs are already established, like Great Britain, which pioneered similar reforms in 2011. Meanwhile, Japan still grapples with its frustrating male-only inheritance policy that raises many questions.
By TOI World Desk
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Liechtenstein has announced a change in its order of succession, doing away with male heir priority and giving women equal rights to the throne.
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