Belgian 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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"If I were to sacrifice that family name, it would be a betrayal of everything my mother has done for me."
— Clément Vandenkerckhove , Celebrity
Key People
Clément Vandenkerckhove is a Belgian man recently recognized as the son of Prince Laurent.
Delphine Boël is an artist and recognized daughter of former King Albert II of Belgium.
King Albert II is the former king of the Belgians, who abdicated in 2013.
King Philippe is the current king of the Belgians.
Prince Aymeric is Clément Vandenkerckhove's half-brother and a member of the Belgian royal family.
Prince Laurent is a member of the Belgian royal family.
Prince Nicolas is Clément Vandenkerckhove's half-brother and a member of the Belgian royal family.
Princess Louise is Clément Vandenkerckhove's half-sister and a member of the Belgian royal family.
Wendy Van Wanten is a Belgian singer and the mother of Clément Vandenkerckhove.
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Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
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