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.

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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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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.”

On 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.