Prince Laurent of Belgium has acknowledged that he fathered a secret son with a Flemish model and singer before his marriage to Princess Claire. The royal, 61, publicly revealed he is the father of 25-year-old Clement Vandenkerckhove born from his relationship with Wendy van Wanten in a statement shared with Belga News Agency .

It read: "With this announcement, I acknowledge that I am the biological father of Clement Vandenkerckhove. We have spoken openly and honestly about this in recent years. This announcement is based on a sense of understanding and respect for those involved. It is the result of joint consultation."

"I kindly request that you receive this information with the discretion that the nature of this intimate matter requires. I will not make any further statements or p

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