Former first daughter Malia Obama is reportedly dating fellow Harvard student Rory Farquharson.
Many want to know who this mystery man is, and how the couple got together. Here’s
what we know about the posh life of Malia Obama’s British boyfriend Rory Farquharson.
Rory and Malia met in 2017 while attending
Harvard University. Romance rumors began to heat up after footage showed what seemed to
be the pair kissing during a school football game. They were also recently spotted out
and about in New York City, enjoying a walk. Photos were captured of them smiling, laughing,
and just enjoying each other’s company.
According to Harvard University's site, tuition begins at $43,280 per school year. Add room
and board, and you're up to around $63,000. While the Ivy League school accepts financial
aid, Harvard definitely seems to favor the rich. Farquharson is no exception.
Before attending Harvard, Rory had some impressive accomplishments. He won the title of Head
Boy at the Rugby School, which is a prestigious, $47,00 a year, English boarding school. The
school announced Rory would be attending Harvard in a statement celebrating the students’
academic performance. In addition, he played golf and rugby, and was a member of a chemistry
club called The Blue Bunsen Society.
It’s probably safe to assume money is no object for this family. Rory’s father, Charles
Bowen Farquharson, is the chief executive and director of Insight Investment Management
Limited. His mother, Catherine, is a qualified accountant. Their wealth has allowed them
to live in a $2.2 million six-bedroom home in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Malia’s new love interest has an interesting
link to the British royal family. He is the cousin of the Queen’s former aide, Andrew
Farquharson. Andrew served as the Queen’s assistant master of the household at Buckingham
palace. For roughly 10 years, Andrew was head of her entertainment team, where he organized
events.
Many sons want to be like their fathers, and it seems like this is true for Rory. There
are rumors that he might be interested in following his father’s footsteps. His Twitter
account, which has since been taken down, suggested the Harvard student was very interested
in the banking industry. If that is the case, this isn’t much of surprise, considering
his father is a successful executive.
Sure, Farquharson has the accent, but does he have the look? Of course! He and Obama
both have "mastered New York City street style." Farquharson was photographed in a puffy blue
jacket but all eyes were on his sunglasses — his tiny sunglasses. A popular trend in
the '90s is being revitalized by the likes of Selena Gomez, the Kardashian and Jenner
clan, Rihanna, and now, of course, Farquharson.
Although Farquharson was raised in the United Kingdom, he is now a resident of New York
and has his opinions on American politics. As Obama's supposed suitor, you'd have to
assume he's a Democrat, right? Well, no matter his politic affiliations, he's definitely
not a fan of Donald Trump. Farquharson shared his criticism of President
Trump via social media.
Dating can be tough for teenagers, but it doesn’t look like Rory had a lack of options.
It seems like he caught the eye of a few ladies during high school. Apparently, he had plenty
of admirers hoping to snag a date. An insider said, some describe Rory as “quite a catch”
and “very popular.” His intelligence, athleticism, and good looks likely contributed
to his appeal.
Former President Barack Obama isn’t breaking
out in a cold sweat when it comes to his daughters and their love lives. In fact, he’s quite
relaxed about the whole thing. He credits his wife, Michelle Obama, with being an excellent
role model. Also, not long ago, Obama said he was OK with the fact that his daughters
are dating because they have Secret Service protection. “They’ve had Secret Service.
There’s only so much these guys can do,” joked Obama in a radio interview with North
Carolina radio station.