Clément Vandenkerckhove
Prince Laurent of Belgium is the second son and youngest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and younger brother of King Philippe. Currently, he is 15th in the Belgian line of succession. He had been as high as third in line, but the constitution was amended in 1991 to extend an equal right of succession to women, putting him behind his sister, Princess Astrid, and her descendants.
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Aug 20, 2026
Lean Right
Belgian car salesman confirmed as a prince after royal parentage was established.
This odd royal story captures attention as a distraction from serious policy issues, but also underscores institutional absurdities.
Aug 20, 2026
Lean Left
A Belgian car salesman was confirmed as a prince after royal parentage was validated, a human-interest story in the news cycle.
Left views monarchy as anachronistic, using this story to critique inherited privilege and the absurdity of royal institutions.