Installation Of Duke Of Edinburgh As Chancellor Of The University Of Wales (1949)

Bangor, Wales. Newspaper article detailing the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Elizabeth’s visit to North Wales. LV exterior of the University with cars driving in courtyard MS. Princess Elizabeth alighting from car and being greeted at top of steps by the Pro. Chancellor of the University, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh. SCU Mr Attlee walking into university MS crowds watching SCU. Princess Elizabeth, wearing robes, followed by the Duke in procession to the Hall. Ms. They mount steps and enter building. MS. The procession walking to platform down aisle of crowded hall while choir sings. LS. Back view Philip walking up onto platform. LS. Philip, Elizabeth and personalities (Attlee, Williams and Lady Megan Lloyd George) on platform. LS. Philip rises and walk forward to speak. MS. Philip preparing to speak LS. Philip preparing to speak. MS. Philip speaking. ’My. Lord Pro Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Mr. Warden, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you most warmly for the honour you have done me in electing me