Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
3 sources·Updated August 20, 2026
Belgian prince parentage
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- Global Ent·3h agoCar salesman becomes Belgian prince after royal lineage legally confirmed
Prince Laurent of Belgium publicly acknowledged last year that he was the father of Clément Vandenkerckhove, 26, but officially established paternity in February.
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Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Clement before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.
Read at NYT World → - BBC Top Stories·9h agoBelgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
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