Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein

Marie (born Countess Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau; 14 April 1940) is current Princess consort of Liechtenstein as the wife of Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein. By birth, she is a member of the House of Kinsky.

Marie
Princess consort of Liechtenstein
Tenure13 November 1989 – present
BornCountess Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau
(1940-04-14) 14 April 1940
Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
Spouse
Issue
Full name
Marie Aglaë Bonaventura Theresia[1]
HouseKinsky
FatherCount Ferdinand Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau
MotherCountess Henriette of Ledebur-Wicheln
ReligionRoman Catholic

Life
Princely family of Liechtenstein

HSH The Prince
HSH The Princess

Princess Marie was born on 14 April 1940 in Prague as the daughter of Count Ferdinand Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau (1908–1969) and his wife Countess Henriette Caroline of Ledebur-Wicheln (1910–2001) in the Nazi-run Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (now the Czech Republic).

In 1945, her family fled to Germany where Marie began her education in Ering am Inn from 1946 to 1949.[2] Then she attended Lioba Sisters’ boarding school at the Wald Monastery in Baden-Württemberg for eight years.[2] In 1957, she spent an extended period of time in England to improve her English, and graduated from the boarding school in 1958. She then attended the Academy for Applied Arts at the University of Munich, graduating in 1961. Following some time in Paris to perfect her French, she began working as an industrial designer for a printing house in Dachau, Germany.[1]

Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie married at St. Florin's in Vaduz on 30 July 1967 and have four children:

Princess Marie has been involved in many organizations within Liechtenstein, with her focus being on education, culture and the arts.[1] Princess Marie served as president of the Liechtenstein Red Cross from 1985 to 2015.[3] She is also a patron of the Red Cross and the Verein für Heilpädagogische Hilfe,[2] a foundation for people in Liechtenstein with special needs.[4]

In 1976, Princess Marie became member of Liechtensteinische Gesellschaft für Umweltschutz (LGU), Liechtenstein's society for environmental protection.[5] She was the president of Society for Orthopaedic Aid from 1983 to 2005 and a patron since 2005. She is also a patron of Verband Liechtensteinischer Familienhilfen, a family support organisation.[5] Princess Marie is a member of the historical society of Liechtenstein.[5]

Titles and styles
  • 14 April 1940 – 30 July 1967: Countess Marie Aglaë Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau
  • 30 July 1967 – 13 November 1989: Her Serene Highness The Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein
  • 13 November 1989 – present: Her Serene Highness The Princess of Liechtenstein

Honours
See also: List of honours of the Liechtensteiner princely family by country

National

Foreign

See also
  • Princely Family of Liechtenstein

References
  1. "Princess Marie of Liechtenstein". Unofficial Royalty. 12 July 2014.
  2. "H.S.H. Princess Marie". Liechtenstein Princely House Official Website. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. "Geschichte". Liechtensteinisches Rotes Kreuz (in German). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  4. "Verein für Heilpädagogische Hilfe". Verein für Heilpädagogische Hilfe Official Website (in German). Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  5. "Princess Marie of Liechtenstein". Luxarazzi. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  6. Photo and video of Princess Marie wearing the decoration
  7. Ytimg
  8. Military Collection
  9. Parliamentary question, page=1656
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein
House of Kinsky
Born: 14 April 1940
Liechtensteiner royalty
Preceded by
Georgina von Wilczek		 Princess consort of Liechtenstein
1989 – present		 Incumbent
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