Former Car Salesman Confirmed as Belgian Prince Following Royal Paternity Test

POLICY WIRE — Brussels, Belgium — A former car salesman, Clement Vandenkerckhove, has been confirmed as a Belgian prince following a successful paternity test. The test verified his biological...

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August 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Brussels, Belgium — A former car salesman, Clement Vandenkerckhove, has been confirmed as a Belgian prince following a successful paternity test. The test verified his biological connection to the Belgian royal family.

Vandenkerckhove, who previously worked as a car salesman, shared a photo of himself with his father in June on Instagram. The confirmation of his royal lineage came after a series of DNA tests conducted to verify his claim.

The Belgian royal family has acknowledged the results, officially granting Vandenkerckhove the title of prince. This development marks a significant change in his personal and public identity.

No further statements have been released by the royal family or Vandenkerckhove regarding his new role or future plans.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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