Prince Laurent acknowledges illegitimate son: details of the royal family scandal.

Prince Laurent acknowledges illegitimate son

According to inkorr.com: Belgian Prince Laurent has officially acknowledged his illegitimate son, born from a relationship with the famous 80s singer Wendy Van Wanten. This was reported by 'Governer' citing the Daily Mail.

61-year-old Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe of Belgium, made an official statement and confirmed his paternity regarding 25-year-old Clement Vandenkerkhove.

Clement was born in 2000, the same year Prince Laurent met his future wife, British Claire Coombs.

Wendy Van Wanten, Clement's mother and a well-known host of the erotic TV show De Pin Up Club, has never publicly confirmed a romantic relationship with the prince, although they appeared together in public in the late 1990s.

Line of succession remains unchanged

Prince Laurent and Princess Claire married 22 years ago and have three children. This announcement will not affect the line of succession. The situation is reminiscent of the case five years ago when Laurent's biological father, King Albert II, publicly acknowledged his illegitimate daughter, Princess Delphine.

This step taken by Prince Laurent marks an important moment in his life, as he publicly acknowledged his son, emphasizing his desire to maintain open relations with family and society. Such a situation, similar to King Albert II's case, may indicate a shift in attitudes towards illegitimate children among European monarchs, who are increasingly moving towards openness in their personal affairs.