The world got a sweet surprise in October 2024. That’s when the Princely House announced the engagement of Venezuelan Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer and Princess María Carolina of Liechtenstein. Before this big news, the couple kept their relationship quiet. He was busy with international finance. She was active in the textile industry.
London, a city known for its culture and business, was the perfect place for them. Both lived and worked there. We don’t have all the details about how they first met. But people close to them and news reports say they moved in the same social and work circles in the English capital.
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After the engagement went public, the next few months were discreet. The couple focused on getting ready for their big day. Official notes and press reports shared some key facts. María Carolina, who is the granddaughter of the Sovereign Prince Hans-Adam II, lived in London for her job. Leopoldo was a banker and international investment manager. This explains why he spent his life traveling between flights and meetings.
As time went on, the Princely House set the religious wedding date. It was scheduled for August 30, 2025. The ceremony would take place at St. Florin Cathedral in Vaduz, which is the capital of Liechtenstein. The newspaper ABC reported on the event. It mentioned historical symbols, white flowers, and royal guests. The wedding joined European nobility with an important Venezuelan family.
The big day arrived, and Liechtenstein celebrated with joy. The bride wore a beautiful lace dress. It had a plumeti veil and the family’s historic “Fringe” tiara. This diamond piece stands for continuity and belonging.
Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein and Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer. Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images
After the ceremony, the happy couple headed to Vaduz Castle for their reception. Important guests included Princess Margarita of Luxembourg and the Duchess of Medinaceli. Many close family members from Liechtenstein were also there.
Pictures from the day show perfect manners and a beautiful blend of two worlds. There was the charm of the Alpine principality. Then there was the lively Latin American spirit that the groom brought to the mix.
Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer is 33 years old. He comes from one of Venezuela’s most respected families. This family is known for creating big business and social projects. For example, they are linked to Ron Santa Teresa and Fundación Alcatraz. This organization is a leader in programs that help people get back on track in society.
María Carolina of Liechtenstein is the daughter of Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie. She grew up balancing royal duties with her love for creative work. She studied fashion and works in the textile world. She prefers to focus on her professional life rather than seeking the bright spotlight that often follows other royals.