Prince Laurent
Belgium
Senator by Right
government
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 21, 2026
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The Belgian prince is in the news for having his son's parentage confirmed, adding another layer to the royal distraction story.
This reinforces the Labour critique of monarchy as an irrelevant institution that commands media attention away from democratic issues and public need.