Royal family in mourning after unexpected death of prince
Prince Constantin has died aged 51.
The European royal, who is the youngest son of Liechtenstein’s monarch, Prince Hans-Adam II, died "unexpectedly" on Tuesday.
“The Princely House regrets to announce that Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2023,” they said in a statement.
His cause of death has not been revealed, but he is survived by his three children with Princess Marie, Prince Moritz, 20, Princess Georgina, 18, and Prince Benedikt, 15.
Bishop Benno Elbs, Apostolic administrator paid tribute to the prince in a statement to the parliament.
"It was with great sadness that I learned today of the death of SD Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein," he said.
“On behalf of the Archdiocese of Vaduz, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to SD Prince Hans-Adam II, the wife of the deceased, Princess Marie, and their children Prince Moritz, Princess Georgina and Prince Benedikt.
“I am united with them and the entire royal family in mourning and praying for the deceased.
“This afternoon, at 3 p.m., the bells rang in all the parish churches of the archdiocese,” he continued.
“I invite all believers in the Principality to join in prayer for Prince Constantin and thus express their solidarity with the Princely House.
“I wish Prince Hans-Adam II, Princess Marie, the children and everyone who mourns the deceased a lot of strength and comfort in the hope of resurrection.
“You may feel supported by the many people who are praying for the deceased throughout the principality. God grant Prince Constantin eternal rest.”
The Prince's death comes just two years after his mother died of a stroke aged 81 in August 2021.
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