Prince Laurent of Belgium legally recognised his once-hidden son Clément Vandenkerckhove as a prince six months ago. His son gets inheritance rights but no royal allowance.
Why it mattersAfter years of secrecy and rumour, the recognition shows a shift in how European royals handle who their children are.
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