Michel, Prince of Ligne
Michel de Ligne, 14th Prince de Ligne, Prince d'Épinoy, Prince d'Amblise, GE is the head of the princely House of Ligne. He is the eldest son of Antoine, 13th Prince de Ligne, and his wife, Princess Alix of Luxembourg; he is thus a nephew of the late Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and a cousin of former reigning Grand Duke Henri. He is also a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in Austria.
Early life
Michel was born 26 May 1951 as the first child of Belgian nobleman Prince Antoine of Ligne and his wife Princess Alix of Luxembourg.At the time of his birth, Michel was third in line of succession to the title of Prince of Ligne; he was also the first grandchild of his maternal grandparents.