Belgium's Heir Steals the Show at Harvard — Royal Parents in the Front Row

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Royals (1 / 1) 27.05.2026 22:59 / Günter

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium turned heads at Harvard this week after finishing a two-year master's in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde flew to Boston to celebrate with their 24-year-old daughter, even posing for photos as the proud monarch pulled out his phone to capture the moment. Read on to discover the full story!

Harvard milestone

The duchess completed the graduate program she began in 2024 and took part in the Class of 2026 Awards Ceremony on May 27; the diploma ceremony was scheduled for May 28. The event included an address by Zanny Minton Beddoes. Elisabeth previously earned a bachelor's in history and politics at Oxford.

Proud parents and royal family

King Philippe, 66, and Queen Mathilde, 53, shared the proud day with their eldest child. Elisabeth is the eldest of four: Prince Gabriel, 22, Prince Emmanuel, 20, and Princess Eléonore, 18.