Liechtenstein to allow women to ascend the throne - BBC News

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.

Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, The declaration was made on the national day of the tiny country

Liechtenstein has announced that it has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne.

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.

Liechtenstein's current ruler, Prince Hans-Adam II, has been the head of their royal family since 1989. The rule change will not affect his heir, Hereditary Prince Alois, who was his first-born.

Alois has carried out most official royal duties for the last two decades.