Edinburgh Degree for Prince Philip

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1158
Date Released
13 Aug 1951
Date submitted
9 Aug 1951
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Edinburgh Degree for Prince Philip. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Edinburgh received a very warm welcome at the McEwan Hall, where he was to receive a degree from Edinburgh University. He was presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Law. The degree was conferred by the Chancellor of the University, the Marquess of Linlithgow. Afterwards, the Duke delivered his presidential address to the British Association for the Advancement of Science. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Exterior - Duke arrives McEwan Hall. Interior - Procession down main aisle, Duke takes seat. Dean of Faculty of Law addressing. Marquess of Linlithgow confers degree on Duke of Edinburgh. Cut-ins applause. Duke addresses meeting. Cut-ins of audience. Finish on Duke speaking.
Keywords
Royalty; Education and training; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies
Card file number
55899
Credits:
Camera
Hilton Craig
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
153
Story extras:
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'Edinburgh Degree for Prince Philip', British Movietone News Issue No. 1158, 13 Aug 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17306 (Accessed 20 May 2025)