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Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein

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Princess Marie-Astrid
Born (1987-06-26) June 26, 1987 (age 37)
Uccle, Brussels,
Kingdom of Belgium
Spouse
Ralph Worthington V
(m. 2021)
IssueAlthaea Georgina Worthington
Names
Marie-Astrid Nora Margarita Veronica
HouseLiechtenstein
FatherPrince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein
MotherPrincess Margaretha of Luxembourg
Styles of
Princess Maria-Anunciata of Liechtenstein
Reference styleHer Serene Highness
Spoken styleYour Serene Highness

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 two reigning monarchs, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein.

Early life and family

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Marie-Astrid was born on 26 June 1987 in Uccle, Belgium to Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and 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

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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

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On 25 September 2021, Marie-Astrid married the American businessman Ralph Worthington V,[5] 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]

Marie-Astrid gave birth to a daughter, Althaea Georgina Worthington, on 1 July 2022.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Princess Marie Astrid channels Sophie Wessex on wedding day – including sentimental accessory". HELLO!. September 27, 2021. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "In pictures: Princess Marie Astrid of Liechtenstein and Ralph Worthington tie the knot in Italy". today.rtl.lu. Archived from the original on 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  3. ^ a b c "Princess Astrid Of Liechtenstein Marries American Fiancé In Italy". September 26, 2021. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Astrid Von Liechtenstein: entrena tu mente y tu felicidad con sus juegos de mesa". HOLA. January 15, 2020. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  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.
  6. ^ a b "Princess Marie-Astrid of Liechtenstein marries in lavish ceremony at Tuscany's Orbetello Cathedral". Tatler. 27 September 2021. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  7. ^ Reddin, Dorothy (October 11, 2021). "Liechtenstein Princesses wear £1million tiara at weddings". Express.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Sekretariat SD des Fürsten von Liechtenstein