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A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition

Published by New York Times World By John Yoon and Alexandra E. Petri · 20 August 2026 at 13:44
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A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
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Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Clement before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.

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