A new decision by US President Donald Trump has put the future of many international students studying at Harvard University in doubt. Among these students are Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen of Belgium, and Cleo Carney, the daughter of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Recently, Donald Trump said that they (Harvard University) are giving more priority to foreign students than American students. In view of this, it was recommended to cancel the admission of foreign students at Harvard. After that, the names of these two influential family members have come up in discussion regarding Harvard’s academic decision.
Princess Elizabeth: Future Queen but Uncertain Academic Career
23-year-old Princess Elizabeth is currently the heir to the Belgian throne. She is studying public administration at Harvard University. She is currently in Brussels on summer vacation. But there are concerns about whether she will be able to continue her studies at Harvard.
Belgian royal sources said they are closely monitoring the matter and will take further action based on the decisions of Harvard and the US government.
Cleo Carney: Member of Canada’s influential family
Cleo Carney is the daughter of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. She is a first-year student at Harvard. She is studying environment and resource management. She has also faced similar uncertainty due to Trump’s proposed policy.
Harvard’s reaction and legal battle: Harvard University has taken a strong stand against this decision. They have also filed a case in the US court, where it is said that this decision is against academic freedom and immigration policy. The court has temporarily stayed the decision. But the final verdict is still awaited. The university authorities have said that they are determined to ensure the right of all their students, both domestic and international, to study.
Source: NDTV.