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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

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Liechtenstein has officially amended its succession laws to permit women to ascend the throne. The announcement was made during the European nation's national day celebrations.

The policy change marks a significant shift for the principality, which maintains a population of approximately 44,000 people. The update aligns the country's royal inheritance practices with modern standards of gender equality.

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