Overview

• On Sept. 9, Laurent, 61, said via Belga that he "publicly recognizes" the paternity of Clément Vandenkerckhove, 25.
• The statement coincided with VTM’s documentary Clément, Son of…, in which Clément speaks publicly about his father for the first time.
• Clément was born in 2000 to singer and actress Wendy van Wanten after her 1990s relationship with Laurent.
• Experts note he could be eligible for the style of HRH and a princely title under a 2015 decree if legally recognized, but he would not enter the line of succession.
• The Royal Palace has not offered comment, and any change to Clément’s status or inheritance would hinge on formal legal steps.