Why Inigo?

 

• Inigo von Urach (born 1962) is the direct descendant of Lithuanian Grand Dukes and the last Lithuanian king Mindaugas II, Roman Catholic, family man and dedicated father of 3 children (2 of them-boys).

 

• The Prince is actively working on positive country image establishment leading to deeper European integration. He supports Lithuanian cultural center in Germany, learning its language and culture.

 

• Inigo is constantly visiting the country of his ancestors, meet Lithuanians from a wide spectrum of life, shares their interests and daily problems. His social activities gained interest of the international media, people’s love and recognition (he is a honorary citizen of Kaunas town). The Fürst's signature was added to the guest book of the House of Signatories of Vilnius and Kaunas Town Halls. ​

 

• The throne pretender should, obligatory, have successful military career to be able to play an important role in recognizing and supporting the work of the Armed Services. Inigo is the only von Urach family member to hold high military rank, serving currently in the army, and regularly participating in NATO military exercises. Because the pretender to the throne is a professional soldier of the high rank, he understands deeply the importance of strong armed forces and aspirations of the young people to serve to its native land.

 

• His ancestry should be impeccable due to his own Family regulations

 

• His Highness is willing to carry out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, through partnership with Lithuanian representatives of all walks of life in the frame of the joint socio-cultural projects regardless of whether constitutional monarchy in Lithuania will be the de facto restored.