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Princely Family of Liechtenstein, Royal Weddings

A Fairytale Princely Wedding in Liechtenstein: H.S.H. Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein Marries Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer at St. Florin Cathedral in Vaduz.

Photos courtesy of Fürstenhaus Liechtenstein/Iconoclash Photography/Teresa Mareni/ Daniel Bachler/Roland Korner

This morning, Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein married Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer at the Kathedrale St. Florin (Cathedral of St. Florin) in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

The Catholic wedding ceremony was presided over by Bishop Benno Elbs, the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Vaduz, and Father Martin Rauch, a longtime friend of the princely family of Liechtenstein, who delivered the sermon.

The Liturgy of the Word was conducted primarily in German, with select passages in English and Spanish.

Princess Marie-Caroline and Mr. Maduro Vollmer chose the Gospel readings, music during the ceremony, as well as close friends involved in the ceremony.

Guests attending the princely wedding included the bride’s parents, His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois and Her Royal Highness Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, His Serene Highness Prince Josef Wenzel of Liechtenstein, His Serene Highness Prince Georg of Liechtenstein, and His Serene Highness Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein.

The bride’s grandfather, His Serene Highness Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela of Liechtenstein, His Serene Highness Prince Alfons of Liechtenstein, Her Serene Highness Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein, and her husband, Mr. Philip von Lattorff.

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein (Princess of Luxembourg), His Royal Highness Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg, and Their Serene Highnesses Prince Philipp and Princess Isabelle of Liechtenstein.

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Josef-Emanuel and Princess Maria Claudia of Liechtenstein, Her Serene Highness Princess Maria-Anunciata of Liechtenstein and her husband, Mr. Emanuele Musini, Her Serene Highness Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein and her husband, Mr. Ralph Worthington V, Her Serene Highness Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, His Imperial Highness Archduke Alexander of Austria, His Royal Highness Duke Franz of Bavaria and his longtime partner, Mr. Thomas Greinwald, His Royal Highness Duke Max Emmanuel of Bavaria, and Her Royal Highness Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria.

The groom’s family, including Mr. Francisco Maduro Galindo, Mrs. Sofía Maduro Vollmer, Mr. Gustavo Maduro Vollmer, Miss Emilia Maduro Vollmer, Mr. Alfredo Maduro Vollmer, Miss Sofia Maduro Vollmer, Mr. Ricardo Maduro Vollmer, the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein, Mr. Manfred Kaufmann, and members of the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Following the ceremony, a private reception was held in the rose garden at Schloss Vaduz.

Princess Marie-Caroline wore the historic Habsburg Fringe Tiara, once worn by her grandmother, the late Princess Marie of Liechtenstein, on her own wedding day.  

The Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein announced the couple’s engagement on October 21st, 2024. 

Born Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein on October 17th, 1996, at Grabs Hospital in Grabs, Switzerland, she is the second child and only daughter of His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois and Her Royal Highness Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein.  

The Princess attended the Ebenholz Primary School in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and the International School Rheintal in Buchs, Switzerland. Princess Marie Caroline completed her formal education at Malvern College Boarding and Day School in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.

After studying at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, and New York City, New York, Princess Marie Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design in 2020. She currently lives in London, England, and works in the fashion industry.

Born on October 28th, 1990, in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer is the eldest son of Francisco and Sofia Maduro Vollmer, née Vollmer de Marcellus.

Mr. Vollmer attended primary school at the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola in Caracas, Venezuela.  He was then enrolled at the Harrow School in Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England. 

Mr. Maduro Vollmer received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Andrews and his postgraduate degree from Queens College, Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. 

In 2013, Mr. Maduro Vollmer moved to Paris, France, where he began his professional career in Investment Banking.  He eventually moved to New York City, New York, before he returned to London, England, in 2016, where he now works in Investment Management.

My warmest congratulations to Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline and Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, peace, laughter, and love.

All Photos courtesy of Fürstenhaus Liechtenstein/Iconoclash Photography/Teresa Mareni/ Daniel Bachler/Roland Korner

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H.S.H. Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein Set To Marry Wealthy Venezuelan Investment Manager in Vaduz

Photo: Robert Leslie/Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein

In Vaduz, the Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein issued a press release this morning to announce that Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein and Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer will marry on August 30th, 2025, at the Kathedrale St. Florin in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.  The Catholic wedding ceremony will be presided over by Bishop Benno Elbs.

Guests who will attend the princely wedding include members of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, close friends, and members of the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Following the ceremony, a private reception will be held at Schloss Vaduz.

The Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein also noted that residents of the Principality of Liechtenstein and tourists “… are welcome to be in front of the cathedral to witness the ceremonial entry and exit.”

The Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein announced the couple’s engagement on October 21st, 2024. 

More information about the wedding will be announced in due course, so please stay tuned. 

Born Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein on October 17th, 1996, at Grabs Hospital in Grabs, Switzerland, she is the second child and only daughter of His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois and Her Royal Highness Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein.  

The Princess attended the Ebenholz Primary School in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and the International School Rheintal in Buchs, Switzerland. Princess Marie Caroline completed her formal education at Malvern College Boarding and Day School in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.

After studying at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, and New York City, New York, Princess Marie Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design in 2020. She currently lives in London, England, and works in the fashion industry.

Born on October 28th, 1990, in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer is the eldest son of Francisco and Sofia Maduro Vollmer, née Vollmer de Marcellus.

Mr. Vollmer attended primary school at the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola in Caracas, Venezuela.  He was then enrolled at the Harrow School in Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England. 

Mr. Maduro Vollmer received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Andrews and his postgraduate degree from Queens College, Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. 

In 2013, Mr. Maduro Vollmer moved to Paris, France, where he began his professional career in Investment Banking.  He eventually moved to New York City, New York, before he returned to London, England, in 2016, where he now works in Investment Management.

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(VIDEO) TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit Liechtenstein.

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium along with His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, and Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein participated in the annual meeting of the heads of state of German-speaking countries held at the beautiful Schloss Vaduz in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Other attendees included the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck, the President of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer, and the President of the Swiss Federation, Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga.

During today’s meeting discussions focused on “…current political issues including the current migrant crisis in Europe…” according to the newspaper, Vaterland.

Please click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos from today’s meeting in Vaduz.

VIDEO, Photo Gallery, Photo Gallery 2 

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie Algae of Liechtenstein Visit Vienna, Austria. Plus, Other News.(VIDEO)

On April 9, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie Algae of Liechtenstein arrived in Vienna, Austria to begin their one-day official visit.

Upon their arrival at the beautiful Hofburg Palace Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie Algae were welcomed by the President of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer and his wife, as well as by several government officials.  After the traditional military honors ceremony in the courtyard of the Hofburg the princely couple were ushered into the palace for a brief photo-op.  Then, Prince Hans-Adam II and President Fischer accompanied by their delegations participated in a meeting inside the President’s office.  Discussions focused on the usual.  You know, bilateral and economic relations, etc, etc.

In the afternoon, a luncheon was held in the Prince and Princess’s honor at the palace.  Two hours later the princely couple toured Klosterneuburg Abbey and in the evening they, along with Their Serene Highnesses Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, visited the Stadtpalais Liechtenstein in Vienna.

Click here to view a photo gallery.

In other news, His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein recently received credentials from the Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco, Ms. Carole Lanteri, at Schloss Vaduz in Liechtenstein.   For more information about yesterday’s event please click here.

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His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein Calls for Austerity. (VIDEOS)

In German

On March 27, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Alois of Liechtenstein attended the opening session of Parliament in Vaduz.  According to AFP and Volksblatt, during yesterday’s session the prince gave a speech urging Parliament:

“…to prepare the Principality of Liechtenstein for austerity and to prepare a balanced budget as soon as possible.  The prince warned that forecasts for 2013 show a deficit of 172 million Euros which represents nearly a quarter of spending. The prince exclaimed ‘I see this situation with great concern for the long term good of our country…’

Liechtenstein has a AAA rating by Standard and Poor’s, which recently confirmed its rating with a stable outlook, highlighting that the Principality has stable institutions and a clear political line, which offers a guarantee of control of economic and financial challenges.”

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His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein Holds an Audience.

800px-Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svgOn Friday, January 18, 2013, His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein held an audience with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, at Schloss Vaduz.

During their meeting the hereditary prince presented the prime minister with the Grosskreuz des Fürstlich Liechtensteinischen (Grand Cross of Merit of Liechtenstein).

To view photos as well as to learn more about today’s meeting please click here.

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His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein Visits Japan.

His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in Tokyo yesterday, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Minister of Family Affairs and Gender Equality of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Dr. Klaus Tschütscher, to begin their  five-day official visit to Japan.

The purpose of the visit is to “…strengthen the relations between Japan and the Principality of Liechtenstein.” 

Any way, this morning Hereditary Prince Alois met with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito at Togu Palace.  Afterward, the two princes visited the National Art Center in Tokyo where they viewed an exhibition entitled, Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein.