Brussels, Aug. 21 -- In a remarkable transition from an ordinary life to royal status, a 26-year-old Belgian car salesman has been formally recognised as the son of Prince Laurent, ushering a long-concealed paternity saga straight into the heart of the Belgian monarchy, ABC News reported.

Prince Laurent of Belgium established formal legal parentage with his son, Clement Vandenkerckhove, during a civil ceremony at a town hall six months ago, though details surrounding the event have only recently come to light.

The official recognition was initially uncovered by Belgian weekly publication Soir Mag, which indicated that the newly acknowledged prince is set to obtain an equal portion of his father's estate following the legal status change...