A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
A car salesman in Belgium has become a prince after a DNA test confirmed his royal lineage.
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A Belgian man who worked as a car salesman has been legally recognized as a prince. The man's royal lineage was confirmed through a DNA test, which established his paternity.
The son of Prince Laurent of Belgium is now a prince at age 26. The man's royal lineage was confirmed through a DNA test, which established his paternity.
The son of Prince Laurent of Belgium is now a prince at age 26.
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Coverage (7)
- Ex-car salesman becomes Belgian prince as father officially recognises paternity Sky News · 20h ago
- Bulletin AM briefing on Friday, 21 August The Independent · 20h ago
- At 26, He Was Officially Recognised By Belgium's Prince As His Son. Now He's Royalty Too NDTV · 20h ago
- Once-secret son of Belgium royal becomes a prince at age 26 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 20h ago
- Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after royal lineage legally confirmed Global News · 20h ago
- Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after DNA test confirms royal paternity The Times of India · 1d ago
- Prince Laurent of Belgium’s Secret Son Officially Recognized as a Prince Town & Country Magazine · 1d ago
Quick answers
Who is the man who became a prince?
The man is the son of Prince Laurent of Belgium.
How was the man's royal lineage confirmed?
The man's royal lineage was confirmed through a DNA test.
What was the man's occupation before becoming a prince?
The man worked as a car salesman.
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