While Prince Franz I claimed that old age was his reason for abdicating, it is believed that he had no desire to be on the throne if Germany were to invade and occupy its new neighbour, Liechtenstein.
Sementara Pangeran Franz I menyatakan bahwa usia tua adalah alasannya untuk turun tahta, diyakini bahwa ia tidak ingin untuk duduk di atas tahta jika Jerman menginvasi dan menduduki negara tetangga barunya yaitu Liechtenstein.