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Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by karenl on September 9, 2025, 7:24 pm

"The brother of the King of the Belgians has admitted that he had a son before his marriage.

Prince Laurent, younger brother of King Philippe, has confirmed he is the natural father of the son of a Belgian singer, Wendy Van Wanten.

The young man, Clement Vandenkerckhove, was born in 2000. There have been numerous rumours that he is Laurent’s son. Now the prince has confirmed to news agency, Belga, that he is Clement’s father.

The Belgian royal family is yet to comment officially.

Wendy Van Wanten, whose real name is Iris Vandenkerckhove, didn’t speak immediately after the revelation. However, just hours later it was revealed that she and Clement had given a TV interview in which they spoke about the situation. In the programme, by VTM, Clement is seen speaking about his uncle being the King of the Belgians.

https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/belgium/belgiums-royal-family-gets-new-member-as-prince-admits-having-a-son-before-he-got-married-213896/

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by Hollie24 on September 9, 2025, 7:34 pm, in reply to "Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

He looks like Laurent. I wonder if Claire and their children knew about Clement all along, or if this has just been dropped on them? Will this young man attempt to pull a Delphine?

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by Cynthia on September 9, 2025, 9:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

Queen Mary: "Really! This might be Romania!"

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by Hollie24 on September 9, 2025, 10:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

Me: "When did the Grimaldis move to Belgium?"

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by Martha on September 10, 2025, 3:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

The court ruled in Delphine's favor, so if Clement sued for recognition and a title he'd win. The precedent has been set. None of this is Clement's fault, but we'll see if he forces himself on the family or if he'll be happy as a private citizen.

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Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by Maureen on September 10, 2025, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

This could get interesting. We have probably all heard the rumors that Prince Laurent may not be the biological son of King Albert since both his parents had relationships outside of their marriage. It would be wise to come to an agreement without DNA tests being ordered by the court.

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by karenl on September 10, 2025, 9:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

Now it explains why Laurent and Delphine's relationship and why he was her champion. I don't know if Clement will pull the antics Delphine pulled and is still pulling, he seems more mature and has his act together. It sounds as if his mother, despite her "racy" reputation raised him in the right way. Of course, I may be proven wrong.

Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000

Posted by karenl on September 10, 2025, 9:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Prince Laurent Admits He Fathered A Child Born In 2000"

*Laurent and Delphine's chummy relationship.

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