Prince Emmanuel of Belgium has transitioned to a solo career as a DJ and producer under the name Vyntrix.
For a long time, the son of King Filip and Queen Mathilde produced music anonymously. That secrecy ended when he began appearing behind the decks as Vyntrix, a project that initially functioned as a duo. While the venture started as a collaborative effort, Emmanuel is now the sole driver of the project. On Instagram, the prince shared an image of himself sitting behind his PC while busy producing, with a keyboard also located on his desk.
The Dissolution of the Vyntrix Duo
The partnership between Prince Emmanuel and Louis-Elzéar de Monspey, a French composer, musician, and DJ, came to an end in late July. On July 26, Emmanuel used Instagram to notify his followers of the split, expressing a desire to continue the project independently.
Prince Emmanuel announced via Instagram story that he was sad to share that his friend Elzéar would not be continuing with the project, that he would proceed alone, and thanked Elzéar for everything he had done for Vyntrix.
This transition follows a period of steady output.
Musical Evolution and the ‘Emmanuel de Saxe’ Persona
The prince’s musical identity is rooted in his skill as a saxophonist. According to reporting from Soir Mag, he uses the stage name Emmanuel de Saxe
for his compositions—a play on the royal house name Saxe-Coburg and his preferred instrument, the saxophone.
To date, his discography includes six tracks: Rio
, Palace
, Free
, tempo
, Free Dimensions
, and the most recent addition, Wonder
. His production process involves a setup featuring a PC and a keyboard, as seen in imagery shared on Instagram.
Academic Pursuits and Professional Constraints
Despite his growing presence in the electronic music scene, Emmanuel’s primary focus remains his education. He is currently pursuing studies in International Business Management and Marketing. Sources differ slightly on the specific institution: Blauw Bloed reports he is at the Hogeschool UCCL, while La Libre notes he is studying as a chargé d’affaires commerciales
at ISTEC.
Before these studies, Emmanuel attended a football academy in Spain. This academic and professional path is a necessity of the Belgian royal structure. While Princess Elisabeth receives a dotation, her siblings—Emmanuel, Gabriel, and Eléonore—are required to work for their living.
Royal Perspective: Hobby vs. Career
The Belgian royal family has maintained a measured tone regarding the prince’s musical ambitions. Queen Mathilde confirmed his entry into the DJ world, though she characterized the pursuit as a loisir entre amis
, according to details shared with soirmag.lesoir.be and reported by Het Laatste Nieuws.
However, the potential for professional growth remains. There is speculation that Emmanuel could eventually perform at major electronic events, such as the Tomorrowland festival, potentially alongside Lost Frequencie, who is the most streamed Belgian artist on Spotify, or at the concert on July 21. There is nothing preventing the prince from developing Vyntrix to a professional level.
Future Trajectory of Vyntrix
The shift to a solo project removes the collaborative constraints of the original duo, allowing Emmanuel to fully integrate his saxophone compositions with his DJ sets. Whether Vyntrix remains a high-level hobby or evolves into a professional career will likely depend on how he balances his commercial studies with his output of electronic music.
With the release of Wonder
and the public announcement of his solo status, the prince has stepped out from the anonymity of his early production days, signaling a more transparent approach to his creative identity. This public emergence follows the Belgian court sharing photos of him for his twentieth birthday last year.
