Marriage and Children
Prince Laurent and Miss Claire Coombs, born in Bath, England, but living in Belgium since childhood, were married in Brussels on 12 April 2003. Miss Coombs was also given the title of Princess of Belgium upon her marriage.
The couple have three children:
- Princess Louise Sophie Mary, b. 6 February 2004.
- Prince Nicolas Casimir Marie and
- Prince Aymeric Auguste Marie, twins, both b. 13 December 2005.
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