The principality of Liechtenstein has announced a historic shift in its royal succession laws, moving from male-preference primogeniture to absolute primogeniture. This means the throne will now be inherited by the eldest child, regardless of gender. The change establishes equal rights for both male and female heirs to the throne, marking a significant move toward gender equality within the European monarchy. This decision, reported by AFP, modernizes the succession process in Liechtenstein. The alteration impacts future generations of the royal family, ensuring the most qualified heir ascends to the throne, irrespective of sex. This move aligns Liechtenstein with a growing trend among European monarchies to abolish gender-based inheritance rules.