He sold cars for most of his life. Now a DNA test confirms he is a prince of one of Europe's oldest royal
- Posted on August 21, 2026
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He sold cars for most of his life. Now a DNA test confirms he is a prince of one of Europe's oldest royal
Belgium New Prince: Clement Vandenkerckhove, a 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, has been legally recognised as the son of Prince Laurent, younger brother of King Philippe. The recognition gives him equal inheritance rights to his father's estate, though Vandenkerckhove says knowing his father matters more to him than the money. His recognition adds another chapter to Belgium's complicated royal family history.
