Event Brief
Belgian prince’s paternity legally confirmed
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Summary: Prince Laurent of Belgium publicly acknowledged in 2025 that he was the father of Clément Vandenkerckhove, 26. His paternity was officially established in February, completing the legal confirmation of the relationship.
WHO: Prince Laurent of Belgium
WHAT: Prince Laurent’s paternity of Clément Vandenkerckhove was officially established.
WHEN: Jan 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the legal confirmation followed his earlier public acknowledgment.
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