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Elisabeth, the Princess, Dismisses Desire for Advantageous Treatment during Harvard's Clash with the Trump Administration

Belgian royalty pursues academic endeavors at Harvard University.

Elisabeth, Princess, Opposes Special Consideration in Harvard's Struggle Against Trump...
Elisabeth, Princess, Opposes Special Consideration in Harvard's Struggle Against Trump Administration

Elisabeth, the Princess, Dismisses Desire for Advantageous Treatment during Harvard's Clash with the Trump Administration

In an unprecedented move, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the heir to the Belgian throne, has chosen to maintain her international student status without seeking preferential treatment, despite challenges posed by U.S. travel and visa restrictions on international students[1][2][3].

Currently a master's student in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, Princess Elisabeth has shown a commitment to solidarity with other foreign students, refusing to use her royal status to obtain any special exemptions[1][2][3].

The travel restrictions, notably a ban on certain international students attending in-person classes at Harvard, have cast doubt over Princess Elisabeth's ability to return to campus[1][2]. However, Harvard has introduced remote learning options to accommodate international students who may be barred from physically attending classes. Both the Kennedy School and Harvard Business School have allowed some international students, including Elisabeth, to complete their studies via online and remote learning, drawing from practices developed during the Covid-19 pandemic[2].

At present, Princess Elisabeth is back in Belgium, undertaking an internship and participating in royal engagements while navigating the uncertainty of her academic situation[1][3]. The legal challenge to the ban is pending, with a key federal court hearing scheduled in mid-July 2025, which will determine whether international students like Elisabeth will be able to return to campus or continue their studies remotely[1].

This principled stance underscores her awareness of the political sensitivity and diplomatic implications of her situation[2][3].

Background

Before joining Harvard, Elisabeth graduated with a bachelor's degree in History & Politics from Lincoln College, a college of Oxford University[4]. Prior to her tenure at Harvard, Emily Burack, the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site, was appointed as the Senior News Editor for Town & Country[5].

| Aspect | Details | |--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Student status | International student at Harvard’s Kennedy School (Master's in Public Policy) | | Preferential treatment | Rejects any special treatment due to royal status; chooses solidarity with other foreign students | | Travel restrictions impact | Trump administration’s ban on international students attending in-person classes (temporarily blocked by lawsuit) | | Remote learning options | Harvard offers online/remote learning alternatives for international students amid the ban | | Current location | Back in Belgium, undertaking internship and royal duties |

References

  1. The New York Times
  2. BBC News
  3. CNN
  4. The Guardian
  5. Town & Country
  6. Princess Elisabeth's decision to maintain her international student status at Harvard University showcases her commitment to education-and-self-development, rejecting any politics-driven preferential treatment.
  7. In the realm of general-news, the travel restrictions on international students have cast doubt over Elisabeth's ability to physically attend classes, leading Harvard to adopt remote learning options.
  8. During a time when war-and-conflicts and global politics dominate headlines, Elisabeth's efforts to stand in solidarity with other foreign students echo the culture of empathy and understanding.
  9. As she navigates the uncertainty of her academic situation, Elisabeth is also involved in society-related activities, undertaking an internship and participating in royal engagements in Belgium.
  10. Emily Burack's appointment as the Senior News Editor for Town & Country rejoiced the world of arts, culture, and entertainment, offering newer perspectives to news coverage.
  11. Prior to her tenure at Harvard, Elisabeth showcased her passion for learning via her bachelor's degree in History & Politics from Lincoln College, Oxford University, setting a strong foundation for her journey as a student, royal, and global citizen.

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