Belgium's Prince Laurent Voices Support for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Exit from Royal Life
Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare getting support from someone who understands the ups and downs of royal life. Prince Laurent is no stranger to coming under criticism himself. In July, he made headlines fortaking a phone call during a military parade. And after attending a Chinese embassy reception last year without government permission, lawmakers voted for a 15% cut to his $378,000 annual allowance in March 2018, according to theBBC. “This allowance, the reduction of which is being discussed as a result of political or media currents, is the price of a life — the price of my life, which is largely behind me now,” Laurent wrote in a letter to parliament, arguing that he could not have a normal job due to his royal status....