Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and her husband William Isvy have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Albert, who is now 11th in line to the throne
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and her husband William Isvy are over the moon after welcoming a new Royal into the family. Their baby boy, named Albert, made his grand entrance to the world on 26 January, giving everyone a wonderful surprise as the couple had kept the pregnancy under wraps.
A gorgeous picture of little Albert snoozing in a cosy cream outfit was shared by the Belgian Palace on Wednesday, as they announced: “Princess Maria Laura and Mr. William Isvy are delighted to announce the birth of their son Albert, born on Sunday 26 January in Brussels. Albert weighs 3.5 kg and is doing well, just like his mother. The families of the young parents share in their happiness.”
Named after his great-grandfather, former King Albert II of Belgium, the newborn is the first Belgian Royal not to be given a title at birth, while he is 11th in line for the throne.
Princess Maria Laura, 36, the niece of King Philippe and second child of Princess Astrid of Belgium, has been married to her British investment banker husband, William, since 10 September 2022. The couple said their vows in a civil ceremony in Brussels, followed by a religious celebration at the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula the next day.