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1949 Duke of Edinburgh speaks at the University of Edinburgh
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2:19Now PlayingDate: 7th March 1949
Location: Edinburgh
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH Arrives with Princess Elizabeth at Edinburgh when she arrives at Edinburgh when she arrives at Edinburgh University to receive Doctor of Laws. Later, at Usher Hall, Freedom of City is conferred on the Duke, presented with the casket. Makes speech - adds his name to list of Freemen. Inspects servicemen and cadets
EDINBURGH. at Usher Hall, Duke of Edinburgh receives Freedom of City. Seen chatting with Servicemen and Cadets. Freedom of city given by Lord Provost, Sir Andrew Murray who presented Duke with casket containing Burgess Ticket. Dukemakes reply.
FREEMEN Philip receives the Freedom of Edinburgh from Lord Provost at Usher Hall. Makes speech
Provost Sir Andrew Murray Presents Casket and Burgess Ticket on Duke of Edinburgh in the Usher hall when he receives Freedom of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (LT Philip Mountbatten), Ceremonies - Local Government; Scotland
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