Belgian monarchy checking if princess affected by Trump’s student ban

The Belgian royal palace is examining the potential consequences of a possible US entry ban for Crown Princess Elisabeth at Harvard University.

“We are currently reviewing the possible implications of the Trump administration’s decision,” the palace said in response to a query from dpa.

“We are taking the time to observe further developments in the coming days and weeks.”

In mid-June, a US judge temporarily blocked another attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to bar foreign nationals from accessing Harvard University. The judge’s order allows foreign students to continue entering the United States to study at the elite university until the case is resolved.

Trump has accused Harvard and other universities of having a left-liberal orientation and criticized them for not taking a strong enough stance against anti-Semitism.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium is pursuing a 2-year Master’s degree in Public Policy at the elite university near Boston, according to the royal palace. She has just completed her first year of studies and would graduate in May 2026, if allowed to continue studying there.