Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth May Be Affected by U.S. Ban on Foreign Students at Harvard
- SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS
- May 24
- 2 min read
Brussels, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, may be forced to suspend her studies at Harvard University following a decision by the Trump administration to revoke the institution’s ability to enroll international students.
The move, announced on Thursday, requires current foreign students to transfer to other U.S. institutions or face loss of legal status in the United States. Harvard officials described the measure as illegal and retaliatory, warning it could impact thousands of students enrolled in programs across the university.
Princess Elisabeth recently completed her first year of a two-year master’s degree in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. The program prepares students for leadership roles in public service and international affairs.
A spokesperson for the Belgian Royal Palace, Lore Vandoorne, confirmed the royal family is closely monitoring the situation.
“Princess Elisabeth has just completed her first year. The impact of the decision will only become clearer in the coming days or weeks. We are currently investigating the situation,” Vandoorne said.
Xavier Baert, Director of Communications at the Palace, added: “We are analyzing this and letting things settle. A lot can still happen in the coming days and weeks.”
Elisabeth is the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. Prior to enrolling at Harvard, she earned a degree in history and politics from Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
The Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard’s authorization to enroll foreign students marks a dramatic escalation in its broader immigration and visa policy agenda. It remains unclear whether the policy will be extended to other universities.