BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme berated the king's son in front of parliament Thursday, saying Prince Laurent should take government advice on trips in the future or become a mere citizen — without a cushy royal stipend.
The prince, who was not at parliament, was a constant target of legislators during an afternoon of discussions on his long history of controversies and annual subsidies of around €300,000 ($400,000) a year.
In comparison, President Barack Obama earns $400,000 a year plus travel and entertainment allowances.
When the government usually offers a reprieve of such royal criticism, Leterme piled it on.
Leterme says the prince …
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