Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz, was the scene of a glittering royal celebration as Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein wed Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer in a traditional Catholic ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Florin on August 30, 2025.
Who is Princess Marie Caroline?
Princess Marie Caroline is a member of the Princely House of Liechtenstein. Her full name is actually Princess Marie‑Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg.
She was born on 17 October 1996, Grabs, St. Gallen and is the only daughter of Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie.
As Liechtenstein follow Salic Law (i.e. only males can inherit the throne), she is not in the line of succession.
Marie Caroline studied fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She works in the fashion industry in London.
What did Princess Marie Caroline wear on her wedding day?
The 27-year-old princess arrived at the neo-Gothic cathedral wearing a lace gown with embroidered elements, coupled with a flowing plumetis veil.
The bride paid homage to her family’s history by donning the Habsburg Fringe Tiara, a dazzling heirloom first crafted in the late 19th century and worn by generations of Habsburg and Liechtenstein brides — it is valued at an estimated $470,000.
Who is Leopoldo Vollmer, the groom?
The groom, Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer, hails from a Venezuelan family with longstanding ties to European high society.
Like his now wife, he is based in London. He works as an investment manager and was educated at St Andrews and Cambridge.
Where did the royal wedding take place?
The wedding took place on August 30, 2025, inside the Cathedral of St. Florin in Vaduz.
The ceremony was celebrated as a solemn Pontifical Mass by Bishop Benno Elbs. Afterwards, the newlyweds shared their first kiss on the cathedral steps, greeted by cheers from locals and well-wishers who had gathered outside.
Celebrations continued at Vaduz Castle, the royal family’s residence, which was transformed with lush blue and white florals, greenery, and candlelight for a magical late-summer reception.
Which European royals attended?
Unfortunately, the more prominent European royals did not attend. Of course, Princess Marie Caroline’s parents, Prince Alois and Princess Sophie, her brothers, and her grandfather, Prince Hans-Adam II, were all there. Other royal kin included Princess Marie-Astrid, Princess Anunciata, Prince Nikolaus, and members of the Luxembourg monarchy.
Young Althaea (daughter of Princess Marie-Astrid) served as a flower girl. The ceremony was also attended by Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister, the President and Vice-President of the Landtag (Parliament), and the Mayor of Vaduz.
How long had they been engaged?
Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein and Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer announced their engagement in October 2024, as confirmed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. So ten months!
