Liechtenstein reforms succession law to allow firstborn child, regardless of gender, to inherit throne
Liechtenstein has amended its centuries-old royal succession laws to embrace gender equality in line with modern European norms. Under the updated rules, the throne will pass to the firstborn child regardless of gender, replacing the previous male-preference system that had stood for around 400 years. The change brings Liechtenstein in step with several other European monarchies that have adopted similar reforms. Great Britain was among the early adopters of gender-neutral succession, having introduced comparable changes in 2011. In contrast, Japan continues to maintain a male-only succession policy, a stance that remains a subject of ongoing debate.
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