Queen Camilla has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by The Princess Royal.
The Queen received the honorary doctorate in recognition of her promotion of literacy and literature over the years. She was awarded the honorary doctorate by the University of London by the University’s Chancellor, The Princess Royal, who is also her sister-in-law.
Queen Camilla was one of five awardees yesterday during the university’s Foundation Day. This day is held each autumn in Senate House and marks the establishment of the university by Royal Charter in 1836. Other recipients of honorary degrees include King George V and Queen Mary, when they were the Prince and Princess of Wales, Sir Winston Churchill, Dame Judi Dench and T. S. Eliot.
The four other recipients of honours for their exceptional contributions to society were Dr Nahim Ahmed MBE – Honorary Doctorate of Science (Social Sciences), Professor Sir Michael Arthur – Honorary Doctorate of Science (Medicine), Anthony Neoh – Honorary Doctorate of Laws and Abdul Fazal Bhanji OBE – Honorary Fellow.
The Queen has a strong interest in promoting the importance of literacy. While still Duchess of Cornwall, she became the patron of many organisations which support literacy. She also launched an online book club called The Queen’s Reading Room on Instagram.
The Princess Royal has served as Chancellor of the University of London since 1981.
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