A New Kind of Heirloom: The Rise of DNA Determined Royalty The recognition of Clément Vandenkerckhove as a Belgian prince has shed light on a peculiar modern phenomenon: using DNA testing to establish royal heritage.
This development is part of a broader trend that challenges traditional notions of aristocracy and inheritance.
On one hand, the notion of using DNA to confirm royal lineage may seem like a straightforward application of science to verify paternity.