Belgium’s future queen celebrates graduation from Harvard

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCrown Princess Elisabeth and her fellow graduates celebrate with inflatable globes at a Harvard university-wide celebration at Harvard Yard, part of the Class of 2026 graduation days in Harvard University, in Cambridge, USA, Thursday 28 May 2026 (BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)Crown Princess Elisabeth, heir apparent to the throne in Belgium, is celebrating her graduation from Harvard University this week.The 24-year-old is graduating after completing a two-year master's degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.The princess is the eldest of four children born to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. Before attending Harvard, she earned a degree in history and politics from the UK's Oxford University.Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien is set to address Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday as Harvard commencements have grown increasingly political in recent years, partly due to ongoing disputes with the federal government.This year, striking graduate students at Harvard have declared their intention to picket the commencement, citing a lack of progress in contract negotiations with the university.In fullConan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as grad students picket outsideThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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