Aymeric of Belgium, one of the lesser-known princes of King Philippe’s court, turns 20 this Saturday. He is the third child of Princes Laurent and Claire, eighteenth in line to the Belgian throne, and the king’s nephew.
Despite his impressive lineage, Aymeric has enjoyed a childhood and adolescence almost out of the public eye. Now, entering his twenties, he has become a prince who inspires admiration, particularly for his talent as a sports car driver.
The son of the often-controversial Prince Laurent, now sporting an intellectual look with glasses like his twin brother Nicolas, who bears a striking resemblance to King Baudouin, Aymeric has discovered a true passion for motorsports.
He recently took part in the Fun Cup race series, a competition where all participants race similar cars, in this case, cars resembling the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Both amateur and professional drivers can participate in this fun and unique series, which originated in Belgium in 1997 and has since spread across Europe.
A few days before his milestone birthday, Aymeric’s parents attended his driving session at the Jules Tacheny circuit in Mettet, a venue well-known for hosting car and motorcycle competitions. The experience was highly rewarding for Aymeric, as he shared on social media, describing it as an "amazing day" and sharing how grateful he was for the "invitation" and the experience.
Earlier this December, Prince Aymeric was selected to join the M3M Academy, part of a program designed for young drivers with promising futures in racing. Last summer, he was seen at Spa (Liège), demonstrating his technique and skill driving a GT3 car alongside his twin brother, Prince Nicolas.
Their older sister, Louise of Belgium (21), was also present at the circuit that day, which Aymeric described as “an extraordinary experience I will never forget.”
Beyond the racetrack, Aymeric has pursued other interests. After leaving the Royal Military Academy in Sint-Truiden in October 2024, just two months after joining, the 19-year-old prince decided to follow his own path, with the full support of his family.
According to Belgian media HLN, he left the military academy for “problems with mathematics, not incompetence, but specifically with geometry and trigonometry,” his father explained.
In addition to his love of cars, Aymeric is passionate about electronic music. In September, he attended The Hangar in Brussels with his father and siblings, a cultural venue and event platform known for its electronic music festivals. They enjoyed DJ sessions and a unique atmosphere in Belgium, recognized as one of the world’s great epicenters of electronic, techno, and new beat music.