February 18th 2024.
According to reports in the Belgian press, there were rumors that a young man from Rochdale, England, was dating the future Queen of Belgium, Crown Princess Elisabeth. The gossip suggested that the two had become close while studying at Oxford College. The media described the young man, Nicholas Dodd, as a "citizen boy" of wealthy descent and a good match for the princess.
However, when approached for comment, Nicholas' family quickly put an end to the speculation. They told the Manchester Evening News that the rumors were false and that Nicholas and Elisabeth were simply friends and classmates at Lincoln College, affiliated with Oxford University. They added that Nicholas, like any other young adult, has a group of friends and they cannot comment further on his personal life.
Princess Elisabeth, who is 21 years old, is next in line for the Belgian throne and the eldest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. She and Nicholas both study history at Lincoln College, but Elisabeth also takes classes in politics. It's not uncommon for royals to meet their future spouses in regular ways, such as at university. In fact, some have even had chance encounters in humble pubs that led to fairy tale weddings.
In other royal news, a shirtless British man recently made headlines for punching an air stewardess and causing damage to the toilets on a flight. Chilling photos have also surfaced of a supposed ghost roaming the hallways of a World War II-era MP's old home. And in regards to Prince Harry, rumors of his return to the royal family have been swiftly ruled out, with sources saying there is no way back for him.
On a more positive note, Prince William has announced plans to build houses for homeless individuals in his own backyard. This follows in the footsteps of other royals who have used their platform for charitable causes. In fact, the new King and Queen of Denmark, King Frederik X and his Tasmanian wife, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, have been praised for their philanthropy. Queen Mary, the world's first Australian-born queen, is beloved in both Denmark and her home country. She is the patron of 25 charities and has been named the world's most stylish royal not once, but twice.
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