A Belgian prince's attempt to claim social security benefits on top of his six-figure royal allowance has been rejected by a ...

A court case by the Belgian king’s younger brother argued that he was entitled to a state pension to keep his wife and adult ...

The so-called “cursed prince” had argued that he was eligible to receive cash welfare on top of his annual handout and rent-free accommodation.

A Brussels court rejected a request for welfare by the 61-year-old, who receives an annual allowance of €388,000 and ...

While the debate about a princely pension can rage on, the incident has rekindled another question: are monarchies — not to ...

Prince Laurent, 61, the younger brother of King Philippe and a third cousin once removed of King Charles, received €388,000 (£333,000) last year from state funds and doesn't pay rent for his home.

The 61-year-old Prince Laurent, youngest of three children of the former king and queen, insists his work entitles his family ...

Prince Laurent, 61, who is the youngest brother of King Philippe, received €388,000 (£295,850) from state funds last year. However, without social security coverage he is not able to claim ...

The 61-year-old Prince Laurent, youngest of three children of the former king and queen, had insisted that his work entitled him to the coverage granted to independent entrepreneurs -- and that he ...

Belgian Prince Laurent insists his work entitles him and his family to social security coverage - Copyright AFP Richard A. Brooks Belgian Prince Laurent insists his ...