Brussels, May 24, 2025 – Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the 23-year-old heir to the throne, faces uncertainty over her studies at Harvard University after the Trump administration revoked Harvard’s certification to enroll international students. This policy change affects around 6,800 foreign students, including Elisabeth, who has just completed her first year in the Master of Public Policy program at Harvard’s Kennedy School. The Belgian Royal Palace is currently monitoring the situation and awaiting further updates.
In response, Harvard filed a lawsuit claiming the revocation violates the First Amendment and harms international students. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the ban, offering short-term relief, but the long-term outcome remains unclear. Princess Elisabeth, who holds a degree from Oxford University, is spending the summer in Belgium, with her ability to resume studies dependent on how the legal and political issues unfold.
