Princess Marie of Liechtenstein passes away

The Princess of Liechtenstein, Marie Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau, wife of Prince Hans-Adam II, has died at the age of 81.

In a statement, the family said: "She died, on Saturday, in a hospital in Grabs, Switzerland. Her health has deteriorated steadily after suffering a stroke on Wednesday."

Princess Marie was born in Prague. In 1967 she married Prince Hans-Adam II and had four children.