Belgium's Prince Laurent has lost a legal attempt to receive social security benefits in addition to his royal allowance of €388,000. He argued for welfare based on his self-employment status due to his royal duties and charity work. A Brussels court deemed his claim unfounded, although it acknowledged his entitlement to a pension. Laurent's lawyer indicated the request was serious, and the prince expressed concerns about his family's financial future after his royal allowance ends. Laurent has a history of controversies, earning him the nickname 'the cursed prince.' Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)