Prince Laurent, Princess Claire & Family - News & Events, Part 7; Aug 2023 -

[iceflower]

Yesterday, September 4, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire attended a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Maldives in Brussels to celebrate the Maldives' National Day:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1831444002648007094

 

[Adda]

Princess Claire appears on this week's cover of Paris Match Belgium, alongside
Sophie Wilmès (Vice-President of the European Parliament).

 

[Adda]

Interesting ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838440858959421845

 

[PhillyMonarchist]

Interesting ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838440858959421845

i image him callling wim in the middle of the night to tell him these things

 

[Adda]

i image him callling wim in the middle of the night to tell him these things

Hahahaha, it's funny because it's true.

I have a soft spot for Laurent though.

 

[Alisa]

If he wants to "leave Belgium behind " will he renounce his Prince of Belgium title and simply be Laurent Saxe-Coburg?

 

[Mbruno]

If he wants to "leave Belgium behind " will he renounce his Prince of Belgium title and simply be Laurent Saxe-Coburg?

I don't think it is legally possible to renounce the title of Prince of Belgium as the title is conferred by royal decree and the current relevant royal decree in force (King Philippe's decree of 2015) makes no provisions for renunciation.

The Belgian government can, however, propose that Laurent's state funding be discontinued if he abandons the country. In fact, I would expect that to happen.

How will Laurent support himself and his family in Italy?