Future queen graduates from university, proud parents share photos

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has officially graduated from university.

The future queen of Belgium was joined by her family as she graduated from a three-year bachelor's degree in History and Politics at the University of Oxford.

Next, she will study public policy at Harvard University in the US.

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A series of photos shared on social media show Elisabeth, 22, accepting her testamur alongside her fellow graduates.

"Princess Elisabeth has officially graduated from the iconic Sheldonian Theater in the heart of Oxford!" one caption read.

"She is completing her three-year bachelor's degree in History and Politics at the University of Oxford. Next step: Master in Public Policy @harvard!"

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A second post read: "The King, Queen, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore are in Oxford for Princess Elisabeth's graduation ceremony!"

The graduation ceremony was held at the Sheldonian Theatre at Oxford University. The royal was enrolled under the name Elisabeth de Saxe-Coburg and was a member of Lincoln College.

The Belgian Royal Palace spoke of the royal's time at Oxford, telling Oxford Mail: "The Princess loved studying in Oxford and had a wonderful time in Lincoln College.

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During her time at the university the royal was an active member of her college's boat club.

For her graduation Elisabeth was dressed in a black shirt and white button-up shirt over which she wore her academic robe.

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Her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, watched on proudly as their eldest daughter accepted her degree.

King Philippe, 64, wore a navy day suit with matching tie. Queen Mathilde, 51, chose a vibrant dress with matching handbag.

Princess Elisabeth was greeted by vice-chancellor Irene Tracey during the ceremony which was also attended by her siblings Prince Emmanuel, 18, and Princess Eleonore, 16.

Older brother Gabriel, 20, was away at the Royal Military Academy of Belgium and was unable to attend.

Earlier this month Princess Elisabeth thanked the University of Oxford for three "wonderful years."

She will now move to Boston to continue her studies at Harvard where she has already passed the entrance tests.

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