Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein

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Princess Marie Caroline
Countess of Rietberg
Born (1996-10-17) 17 October 1996 (age 28)
Grab, Switzerland
Spouse
Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer
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(m. 2025)​
Names
Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata
House Liechtenstein
Father Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein
Mother Duchess Sophie in Bavaria

Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg (Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata; born 17 October 1996) is a member of the Princely family of Liechtenstein. She is the second child and only daughter of Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and a granddaughter of Hans-Adam II.

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Early life and education

Princess Marie Caroline was born at Grabs Hospital in Grabs, Switzerland on 17 October 1996 as the second child and only daughter of Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and Duchess Sophie in Bavaria. [1] [2] She is the granddaughter of Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein. [3] Due to Liechtenstein law excluding women from inheriting the throne, she is not in the line of succession. [4]

She attended Ebenholz Primary School in Vaduz and the Swiss International School in the Rheintal. [3] Marie Caroline then boarded at Malvern College in England. [5] She graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2020 with a degree in fashion design. [6]

Adult life

Marie Caroline lives in London, where she works in the textile industry. [3]

In October 2024, the Princely family of Liechtenstein announced Marie Caroline's engagement to Venezuelan investment banker Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer. [5] [7] On 30 August 2025, she married Maduro at the Cathedral of St. Florin in Vaduz. [8] The mass was celebrated by Bishop Benno Elbs, the Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vaduz. [3] Marie Caroline wore the Habsburg fringe tiara for the wedding. [3] The wedding was attended by members of the Liechtenstein princely family as well as Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas; Manfred Kaufmann, President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein; Princess Victoria, 20th Duchess of Medinaceli; Prince Jaime, Duke of Noto; and Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg. [3] Their reception was held at Vaduz Castle. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois". Liechtenstein Princely House Official Website. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022. Princess Marie Caroline, born 17 October 1996
  2. ↑ Stacey, Danielle (28 August 2025). "Meet Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein - her fiancé, glamorous job and family's staggering net worth". Hello . Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Inside Princess Marie-Caroline of Liechtenstein's Lavish wedding to Venezuelan banker Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer". ¡Hola! . 30 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Bickerstaff, Isaac (18 August 2025). "Here comes the bride! Princess Marie-Caroline of Liechtenstein and her fiancé make a rare outing ahead of their royal wedding". Tatler . Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 Stacey, Danielle (22 October 2024). "Liechtenstein royal family announces Princess Marie Caroline's engagement". Hello! . Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  6. ↑ O'Brien, Ellen (30 July 2025). "One of Europe's Wealthiest Monarchies Will Host a Royal Wedding Next Month—Here's What to Know About the Nuptials". Brides . Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Henni, Janine (29 July 2025). "Mark Your Calendars! There's a Royal Wedding Happening Before Summer Ends". People . Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Macleod, Melanie (30 August 2025). "Princess Marie Caroline dazzles in showstopping crown and sheer lace dress for her wedding". Hello! . Retrieved 30 August 2025.
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