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Princess Elisabeth Set to Resume Harvard Studies After Court Halts U.S. Ban

A federal injunction has kept visas valid, allowing the Belgian heir apparent to rejoin her public policy program this fall.

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth attends National Day celebrations in Brussels, Belgium July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • Belgian Royal Palace spokesman Xavier Baert said conditions are in place for Princess Elisabeth to return to Harvard this semester.
  • A U.S. judge blocked President Donald Trump’s proclamation seeking to bar foreign nationals from entering to study at Harvard, restoring visa renewals.
  • The administration has appealed the ruling, but the injunction remains in effect with the new school year slated to start on September 2.
  • Elisabeth, 23, is entering the second year of a two-year master’s in public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
  • Harvard reported nearly 6,800 international students last year—about 27% of enrollment—highlighting the broader impact of the proposed ban.