ALBAWABA - The scholastic future of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, is in doubt due to a recent executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump prohibiting foreign nationals from attending Harvard University.
The 23-year-old queen just finished her first academic year of a two-year master's degree in public policy at Harvard. The princess's ability to finish her degree is called into question, however, since Harvard has implemented a new policy that requires overseas students to either transfer to other colleges or leave the country.
Given her special position, it is yet unclear whether Princess Elisabeth may be exempted from the new limitations, according to a statement from the Belgian Royal Palace. Officials are now awaiting word from Harvard administration and U.S. authorities about whether she will be asked to leave the country right away or be permitted to remain for her second year.
In addition to diplomatic interest from nations whose nationals are impacted by the abrupt policy shift, the move has caused significant alarm among international students in the United States.
