Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein

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Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein (Marie-Astrid Nora Margarita Veronica; born 26 June 1987) is a member of the Princely family of Liechtenstein. She is the niece of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein.

Early life and family

Marie-Astrid was born on 26 June 1987 in Uccle, Belgium to Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and his wife, Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg.[1] Her father is the third son of Franz Joseph II and the younger brother of Hans-Adam II. Her mother is the daughter of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. Marie-Astrid is the sister of Princess Maria-Anunciata, and Prince Josef-Emmanuel.[2]

Education and career

Marie-Astrid has a diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in London and a masters degree in business administration from the London School of Business and Finance.[3]

She worked as an event manager in London.[3] She founded AvL Backgammon, a boardgame company that makes backgammon sets.[4] Her company donates a portion of their profits to the International Red Cross.[4]

Personal life

On 25 September 2021, Marie-Astrid married the American businessman Ralph Worthington V,[5] born on 5 April 1985, in a Catholic ceremony at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Orbetello, Italy.[6] She wore the 19th-century Kinsky Honeysuckle tiara for the occasion.[7] Wedding guests included Prince Christian of Hanover and Princess Christian of Hanover; Ekaterina, Hereditary Princess of Hanover; Princess Mafalda of Hesse; and Prince Lorenz and Princess Maria Laura of Belgium.[6][3]

The couple have two daughters and a son:Althaea Georgina, Aloisia, Anselm Nikolaus Ralph Talmage. [8]

References

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  5. 5."María Astrid de Liechtenstein: así ha sido la gran boda real de la princesa". HOLA. September 25, 2021. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
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  8. 8.Sekretariat SD des Fürsten von Liechtenstein