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

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

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

Personal life

On 25 September 2021, Marie-Astrid married the American businessman Ralph Worthington V, in a Catholic ceremony at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Orbetello, Italy. She wore the 19th-century Kinsky Honeysuckle tiara for the occasion. 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. Marie-Astrid gave birth to a daughter, Althaea Georgina Worthington, on 1 July 2022.