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Trouble in Liechtenstein Royal House
Prince Alois faces rebellion over dynastic reforms and family wealth.
In brief
Prince Alois faces rebellion over dynastic reforms and family wealth. Prince Alois of Liechtenstein faces family rebellion over proposed reforms to dynastic status and financial control of the multi-billion dollar family fortune. Originally reported by MoneyWeek.
Royal dispute intensifies
The Principality of Liechtenstein is currently mired in a dispute that is consuming Europe's wealthiest monarchy with rebel royals threatening to sue the prince regent, Prince Alois.
Reform proposals under fire
Prince Alois's progressive plans to reform their dynastic status and the allowances that come with it face opposition from a third of the 50 princes eligible to vote.
Dynastic power shifts
The mooted changes reportedly give Alois more authority over their titles, coats of arms and dynastic membership of the princely house.
Family fortune at stake
The multi-billion dollar family fortune, much of it centred on LGT the private bank owned by the princely house and overseen by Alois's brother, Prince Max, is under threat.
LGT bank's financial impact
In 2025 the bank, worth more than $400 billion, paid out a dividend of about $878 million, leaving no one wanting to be cut out of their share.
Historical governance issues
The house law governing the ruling family, dating from 1136, sits outside Liechtenstein's constitution but grants the ruler power to veto laws, dismiss governments and dissolve parliament.
Family members' roles
Prince Max, 57, has been running LGT since 2006, expanding it from a regional European bank to a global operation with 6,000 employees across 30 countries.
Recent controversies
Recent opposition stretches beyond the family, with Liechtenstein in an uproar over Prince Alois's stance on abortion and his far-reaching constitutional powers.
In short
Prince Alois of Liechtenstein faces family rebellion over proposed reforms to dynastic status and financial control of the multi-billion dollar family fortune.
