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No, the change wasn’t a publicity stunt for the newly announcedPrincess Diaries 3. On Saturday, Liechtenstein’s hereditary prince announced that the tiny country of around 40,000 people would end male-only succession and adopt firstborn inheritance, opening the door for the first woman to lead the monarchy since the House of Liechtenstein was established in 1608. The move comes as monarchies around the world rethink – or reaffirm – their rules of succession. Spain is set to have its first reigning queen since 1868, while Japan has doubled down on rules barring women from inheriting the throne. Liechtenstein, however, will have to wait for its princess moment: the crown is still expected to pass through two more men before a woman could inherit.
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