Background
Prince Nikolaus was born in Zurich as the third son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (25 July 1938 – 13 November 1989), and his wife, Countess Georgina von Wilczek.
Prince Nikolaus was born in Zurich as the third son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (25 July 1938 – 13 November 1989), and his wife, Countess Georgina von Wilczek.
He was Ambassador of Liechtenstein in Belgium until September 2010, when replaced by the incumbent Kurt Jäger. Prince Nikolaus is the brother of the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince Hans-Adam World War II He was Chief Scout (German: Korpsführer) of Fürstlich Liechtensteinische Pfadfinderkorps Saint Georg from 1971 to 1989. Prince Nikolaus spoke at the European Forum of Guild-Scouts in Grossarl in 1990 about the topic of hunting and nature protection.
National honours Foreign honours.
Liechtenstein: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein, 1st Class Liechtenstein: Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of Prince Franz Joseph II Austria: Grand Cross of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Silver Holy See: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pope Pius IX Sovereign Military Order of Malta: Knight Commander of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, 3rd First Class Luxembourg: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau Luxembourg: Recipient of the Grand Duke Jean Silver Jubilee Meda
Today Prince Nikolaus is honorary member of the Scout association.