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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Emma Guinness

Prince Laurent: ‘Belgium’s Prince Harry’ set to quit royal family for dream life abroad

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Prince Harry’s departure from the royal family changed the face of the British monarchy forever – but he is not the only royal black sheep to turn his back on palace life.

In Belgium, 60-year-old former playboy Prince Laurent has similarly established himself as an outsider in his own clan – much in the way that a young Harry did during his own turbulent formative years.

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