Coombs, Claire (1974–)

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Coombs, Claire (1974–)

English-born Belgian princess. Born Jan 18, 1974, in Bath, England; grew up in Belgium; dau. of Nicholas Coombs (British-born businessman) and Nicole Mertens (Belgian); m. Laurent, prince of Belgium (youngest son of Albert II and Queen Paola), April 12, 2003; children: Louise Sophie Mary (b. Feb 2004).

Was a property surveyor.

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