Car Salesman Becomes Prince After DNA Confirms Father is Prince Laurent
Summary
A 26-year-old car salesman in Belgium has been legally recognized as the biological son of Prince Laurent after DNA testing confirmed a 99.5% match. Clement Vandenkerckhove will inherit from Laurent’s private estate but will not receive royal duties, a royal allowance, or succession rights.
Key Points
- Clement Vandenkerckhove has been legally recognized as the biological and legal son of Prince Laurent after a DNA test confirmed a 99.5% match.
- He gains inheritance rights from Laurent’s private property but will not receive royal allowance, formal royal duties, or any claim to the Belgian throne.
- The recognition was reportedly made privately about six months ago and only became public later.
- Vandenkerckhove previously worked at an Opel car dealership in Deinze and said he is proud of his Vandenkerckhove surname.
