The Belgian Prince Laurent has acknowledged that he has a son with Iris Vandenkerckhove, better known as singer Wendy van Wanten. His brother, King Filip, reports this to the Belgian news agency Belga on Tuesday.
“With this message I acknowledge that I am the biological father of Clement Vandenkerckhove. In recent years we have spoken open and honestly about this,” said Laurent. He mentions the statement “the result of joint consultation” and based on “understanding and respect for those involved”.
Clement, now 25 years old, was born before Laurent fiancé with his current wife Princess Claire. The Belgian court informed the Belga news agency not to respond to the news.
According to Belgian media, the announcement is unexpected. It is also unclear why this statement is coming now. Belgian media point out that in 2021 Clement in the television program Het Huis still denied that Laurent was his father.
The father of Prince Laurent, the retired King Albert, also has an illegitimate child: daughter Delphine. She can call herself Princess Delphine since 2020.
Belgian Prince Laurent has acknowled that he has a son with iris vandenkerckhove, Better Known as Singer Wendy van Wanten. His Brother, King Filip, Reported this to the Belgian News Agency Belga on Tuesday.
“With this message, I acknowledge Being the Biological Father of Clement Vandenkerckhove. In recent years, we have spoken openly and honestly about this,” Said Laurent. He calls the statement “the result of joint consultation” and based on “understanding and respect for those Involved.”
Clement, Now 25 Years Old, was born Before Laurent Became engaged to his Current Wife, Princess Claire. The Belgian Court Told News Agency Belga That It would not comment on the news.
Accordance to Belgian Media, The Announcement Comes unexpectedly. It is also unclear why this statement is coming now. Belgian Media Point Out That in 2021, Clement Denied That Laurent was his father on the television program the house .
Prince Laurent’s Father, The Retired King Albert, also Has An Extramarital Child: daughter Delphine. She Has Been Allowed to Call Herself Princess Delphine Since 2020.