Liechtenstein has announced the abolition of male-preference primogeniture, allowing the eldest child, regardless of gender, to inherit the principality’s throne. The decision, revealed on the country’s national day, marks a significant step towards gender equality within the ruling family. This change means that if the current Prince Hans-Adam II has no sons, his eldest daughter will be next in line for succession. The small principality, geographically positioned between Switzerland and Austria, operates as a constitutional monarchy. The ruling family stated the change reflects modern societal values. This amendment modernizes the succession laws of Liechtenstein, aligning them with practices in other European monarchies. The move positions Liechtenstein as a progressive force within the traditionally conservative landscape of royal succession.