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| Duchess of Cornwall elected as university chancellor | Duchess of Cornwall elected as university chancellor |
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| The Duchess of Cornwall has been named as the next chancellor of the University of Aberdeen. | The Duchess of Cornwall has been named as the next chancellor of the University of Aberdeen. |
| Camilla, known in Scotland as the Duchess of Rothesay, succeeds Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, who stepped down at the end of December having served since 1997. | Camilla, known in Scotland as the Duchess of Rothesay, succeeds Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, who stepped down at the end of December having served since 1997. |
| The duchess was elected unopposed by the university's graduate body and will act as an ambassador for the university. Her role comprises ceremonial duties including awarding degrees to graduates at the end of each year. | The duchess was elected unopposed by the university's graduate body and will act as an ambassador for the university. Her role comprises ceremonial duties including awarding degrees to graduates at the end of each year. |
| Professor Sir Ian Diamond, principal and vice-chancellor of the university, said: "I am delighted that the Duchess of Rothesay will be our new chancellor. Lord Wilson was a wonderful champion for the university both here in the UK and abroad, and we know that the duchess will be a brilliant ambassador for the international centre of excellence in learning that we are proud to be. | Professor Sir Ian Diamond, principal and vice-chancellor of the university, said: "I am delighted that the Duchess of Rothesay will be our new chancellor. Lord Wilson was a wonderful champion for the university both here in the UK and abroad, and we know that the duchess will be a brilliant ambassador for the international centre of excellence in learning that we are proud to be. |
| "We have very much enjoyed the duchess's visits to our campuses and the huge enthusiasm and interest she has shown in meeting our students and staff, and hearing about their work and achievements. I look forward to formally welcoming Her Royal Highness to the university team." | "We have very much enjoyed the duchess's visits to our campuses and the huge enthusiasm and interest she has shown in meeting our students and staff, and hearing about their work and achievements. I look forward to formally welcoming Her Royal Highness to the university team." |
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